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SILVER REMONETISATION AGITATION IN U. S.
Action to Increase Value of Metal Rumoured Imminent NEW FLATS
TURBULENT EUROPE
THE FRENCH QUOTA BOMBSHELL
SIR JOHN SIMON ON THE British Opinion Much
OUTLOOK
AN INTERVIEW
IN ROME
London, Jan. 5. The Foreign Secretary, Sir John Simon, concluded his visit to Italy at noon when, accompanied by Lady Simon, he left Rome for
Sir John Slimon talking over dia- | Paris. armament with M. Paul Doncour, whom he met on the outward journey of his Continental "holiday"
CHINA SUSPECTS
NEW MANCHUKUO CONSTITUTION
In addition to the Britlah Ambassador, Sir Erle Drummond, and members of the Embassy staff, Signor Suvich, Baron Aloysi and signor Grandi were at the station to bid him farewell.
Before his departure, he received press representatives and discussed with them subjects raised during his conversations with Signor Mussolini.
Reports of the interview state that Sir John S.mon said that his visits to Paris and Kome had Leon most profitable. The Rome visit, in particular, hind served
to ampilty the ideas he alrendy
Disturbed
London, Jan. 5. The full implications of the revision by France of her import quotas are being - carefully studied in respon sible quarters here and opinion is much disturbed.
Special attention is directed to the unfavour- able effect of these trading restrictions on the prospects of the early initiation of negotiations for an Anglo French commercial agree- ment.-British Wirclean.
FRENCH REPLY TO
PRESSURE
ACTION URGED BY
· MANCHESTER
OFFICIALS SILENT
BIMETALLISM NOW THOUGHT TO BE PROBABLE
Washington, Jan. 5. Rumour that action imminent to increase the value of silver has persisted in Senate circles, despite the statement issued yesterday by Senator Robinson.
The Sonator snid. he had the authority of the President for any- ing that no action was 'con-
templated. Despite this, the sil-
ver bloc seems very confident.
For instance, in the expect
tion of early Presidential mone tary action, Senator Thomas has agreed to withhold his plan to have a Senate Sub-Committee ap- pointed to draft a monetary pro-
gram,ne.
COVER FOR NEW had regarding the views of the SURTAX RELIEF Roosevelt has made it clear that
EXPANSION
Fascist Government on the various problems weighing upon Europe.
VIDEAS AMPLIFIED.
He welcomed the invitation of
Official comment is lacking on the silver issue, but President
provision is being made to con- tinue gold purchases both in the United States and abroad.
BIMETALLISM.
Picture shows sandbag defences on the outskirts of Foachow, in pre paration for possible attacks. If Nanking claims are correct, the port
may soon be invested. (Photo: V. Musik).
NANKING CLAIMS VITAL
SUCCESSES
IN FUKIEN
ENVELOPING YENPING
NULLIFIED
Shanghai, Jan. 5. London, Jan. 5.
Reports that the Central Tientsin, Jan. 5.
A meeting of British exporters }
Government troops have de- Developments in -con- Signor Mussolini to visit Romo
The trend of opinion undoubted-finitely gained the upper nexion with the movement for he was eager to understand was held at Manchester to-day
the views of the Fascist Govern- to discuss the situation arisingly is away from paper money to hand in the fighting in for the expansion and re-ment as fully as he understood, from the surprise action of the wards gold and sliver revaluation, constitution of Manchukuo those of France as the result of French Government in reducing probably with a modifled form of Northern Fukien, have been
hia visit to Paris. He was now in the import quota licences in re-
bimetallism.
confirmed by latest reports are outlined in fresh reporta a position to prepare a detailed respect of United Kingdom cot
Senator Thomas favours a re- to 'hand.
port for submission to his Govern- ton goods by seventy-five per turn to the gold standard as soon from the front. ment on his return to London. cent.
as the international situation per- The Central Government's posi !mits ·but-at-a-lower-rate, whilo- DISARMAMENT PARAMOUNT. Manchester was of course in Senator Borah urges D White tion at Chlenyong and Chien-Ow
development, although the French nationsts and the hard money of the capture of Kwangchek, terested only in this phase of the House conference between the in- has been strengthened as a result
tests from the United States decree, which hus provoked pro- schools, with President Roosevelt well as britain, applies to a wide monetary dispute.
38 as umpire, in order to end the range of commodities and minnu-)
actured articies,
Certsin-influential-quarters in Changchun have suggested the adoption of the description "Man- mongkuo" (meaning the Empire of Manchuria and Mongolia) or the re adoption of Ta-bang-nuo," the vid title of the Chinese Empire.
In regard to disarmament Sir that problem must be solved before John declared his conviction that all others, and added that the Italian Premier was steadfastly Some monarchical elders and pos- convinced that the present turbu sibly some of the Japanese leaders lent situation in Europe must be benind the "Puppet State" have changed in order to secure world tentatively suggested "Chungwo" peace. (meaning equabieness) as the State title and the resumption "Hsuan Tung" as the reign title.
All statesmen with whom he had of had contact, he said, were con- vinced that in the event of war no The Japanese are said to belleve country. In the world would escape that the reconstitution of thojita bitter consequences,
The meeting decided to urge the Government to take strong action to protect the interests of British trade,
CONCESSION NUllified,
„MARKET WATCHING.
not
The Central Government troops are said to be enveloping. Yemping Land-Kutien
U.S. LIQUOR TAX BILL
Yonping was subjected to A In the metal market in New heavy air bombardment by Nanking
beon | planes yesterday.—Central News. York, no great notice has taken. of Senator Robinson's statement. Traders in silver are still watching for further develop ments in the silver remonetisa It is emphasised that the reduction agitation, which has Puppet State as a Monarchy would While the reform of League was nullified any benefits which might
ten in the quotas 'bas entirely slackened-Renter. remove certian objections of the important, perhaps, au wata waoin Powers regarding according re-be had spoken in his travels have been derived from the recent cognition to it.
were agreed that the complex pro-abolition of the fifteen per cent. On the other hand, it is also felt blem of disarmament must first be exchange surtux on British goods in Chiness circles that the Puppet discussed and a solution found imported into France.
which would recognise the moral It is suggested that representa- Stata might make use of the old equality of Germany. Sir John tions be made to the French Gov- Chineso Imperini 'titles as a cover Simon, who là making his journeyermont seeking the full restora- for carrying out ambitious schomes
London to-morrow within the Great Wall-Contral British Wireless, 'News.
NEW COMMERCIAL
TRÉATY
SHANGHAI FIRE
from Paris by air, is expected in tion of the original quotas pend. TRAGEDIES
afternooning the anticipated Anglo-French
commercial negotiations, provi sionally arranged for about the ond of February, Reuter.
DOUBLE-DECKER BUSES
BETWEEN ITALY AND FIRST TRIAL, RUN IN
RUMANIA
Rome, Jan. 5.
A new commercial treaty "be" twein Italy and Rumania, replac-
SHANGHAI
(Our Own Correspondent).
De Paramesh, Commright Talumengiktu Miran
ing all existing commercial agree-maner. 1816. Reesteed, January
monts between the two countrica, f. 11.04 a.m.)
was signed to-day by Signor Mus-] soni and the Rumanian Minister. --Router,
RUMANIA'S NEW
PREMIER
TO BE ALSO FOREIGN MINISTER
Bucharest, Jan. 6.
A last minute surprise has been provided in the formation of the now Cabinet.
Shonghal, Jan. 6.
Great interest is being taken here
NEW LORD OF APPEAL
Somerset Maugham's Brother
London, Jan. 5. Sir Frederick Maugham, the elder brother of the famous
TWO FATAL FIRES IN A DAY
QUICKLY PASSES
HOUSE
PREMIER ENDING
HOLIDAY
Returning to London During Week-End
London, Jan. 5.
The Prime Minister, who has been spending the Christmas holidays in Scot- land, has arranged to leave Lossiemouth on Sunday by the night train for London. -British Wireless,
QUEST FOR
UNITY- IN CHINA
SUN FO'S VISIT TO CANTON
Canton, Jan, 6. Messrs. Shao Fu-cheng and Tang Chek-yu, the older politlen) lenders of the South-western Administro- |tion, have issued a circular tele- J'gram to-day appealing for the im- mediate suspension of hostilities in. Fukten and suggesting that popular opinion be utilised as an Instrument to bring the rebels to their senses, instead of using
force. Washington, Jan. 5. The House of Representatives to-day passed the new Liquor Tax Bill, which is estimated to yield | $470,000,000 annually. --
Mr. Sun Fo. after completing his mission at Canton. is leaving, for Hongkong this afternoon, whence he will immediately and for the The Bill provides for a tax of North. He is reported to be satin- two dollars a gallon on distilled |fied with the results of his dia- spirits and Ave dollars a barrel on cussion with the Canton authorl- beer.
ties. He is nlag renorted to have
(Our Own Correspondent).
The tax on wines varies from Theen in full agreement with the four to forty cents a gallon accord- Canton ledors on Rattlin the fly Telegraph. Conwright. Telegraphte Mewing to the alcoholle content of the fantatandin national práblems mari. Ordinanes, 18741 Received," January liquor, but wines containing over with Mr. Hut Hon-min's eight sur- twenty-four per cent. of alcohol ratione contained in his recant will be subject to a two dollar tax declaration as guiding principled. on the same basis as spirits.
Blended spirits will be taxed at the rate of $2.30 a gallon. scarcely any discussion and was The Bill went through with
Shanghai, Jan. 6. Yesterday proved a day of fire tragedies in Shanghai, several persons losing their lives.
Three Chinzse children were
passed by 388 votes to 5.
The proposed taxes aro
OX.
FOR MID-LEVELS
BIG SCHEME BEING. UNDERTAKEN.
ON BOWEN ROAD
...SITE
Two well-known privato hotels on the Bowen Road level, "Derrington" and "Lauriston," are shorty to be demontaned and a big block of European fints erected on the sites.
The properties oeing demolished, ..ogether-with adjacent land, be-. long to the Land Investment and Agency Co., Ltd., which concern is to build the new flats, over elghty in number.
These will be thoroughly modern in type, and, situate on a con- veniont level, should meet a real need for those desiring accom mo.ation within easy distance of the city...
The guests residing at "Lauris- ton". have been given notice to leave by the 15th instant, and Mrs. M. K. More, who has resided there, for over twenty years, is to give up possession by the end of the month.
Full details of the new acheme are not yet available, as the plane have not yet been finally passed by the Public Works Department.
"ROUGH HOUSE" ON TAI LEE WAH
FIREMEN BATTLE WITH SEAMEN
A fight between seamen and fire- mon aboard the s.s. Tai Lee Wah at Samarinali, Dutch East Indies.. fiftere days ago, was brought to light with the arrival of the ship: In Hongkong yesterday,
A seaman, Taang Hi-kau, aged 20, was removed to the Government Civil Hospital, suffering from ab dominal injury which my prove serious. The injured man is not. aware who struck him.
BRITISH MINISTER'S FLIGHT
Visiting East African Colonies
London, Jan. 6, Sir Philip Cunliffe Lister, the Colonial Secretary, who is on an air tour of British possessions in East Africa, arrived at Athens from Brindisi this afternoon in an Im- perial Airways senplans. He leaves
for Cairo Wireless.
to-morrow:-Britisk
STOP PRESS
In a trial run of the city's frat novelist, Somerset Maugham, burned to donth and their mother clusive of import duties. Reuter.tang. This is evidenced by forced three months after
double-decker bus.
and another child, seriously Injur has been appointed Lord Justice ad in a force blaze in the French
STRIKE
The bus will make its first run of Appeal in the place of Sir Concession, so quickly spreading LIGHTNING MILK down Nanking Road with promin-Paul Ogden, who has resigned. that their escape was cut off. ont officials as passengers..
Sir Frederick has been a Judge Other Posidents in the house had. The Introduction. of double of the High Court, Chancery very narrow serpes, decker buses is being encouraged an Division, since 1928, when he was part of a scheme to overcome some knighted, and is 67 years of age.
In another big blaze at Yangtse- of the chronic traffic congestion in the International Settlement.
poo, several Chinese women were Farmers Rebel in Chicago
of
Ho. has had a brilliant career. trapped in the building. The fire- At Cambridge ha diatiugulshod men carried out several galisat-ro- himself both in scholarship and scues, but not botore the Inmates Bport, becoming President of the had been badly burned, one CONTE VERDE DELAYED.
Union Debating Spelety as well as them later succumbing to her in The Lloyd Triestino liner. Conte occupying a pince in the Cam-Jurios in hospital. M. Tartarescu, the new Premior, Verde is dus here from Singapore bride crow in 1888 and 1889, row will himself be Foreign Minister at noon, will borth at Kowloon ing No. 7. He also won various Wong Ping, aged 56 years, living provisionally, instead of M. Wharf, and will sail for Shanghai trophies at Henley Regattan, Titulescu: who wrote from the at four p.m. sharp."
at 665, Shanghai Street, Wks sent to Called to the bar in 1890, hofthe Kwong Wah Hospital yesterday Riviera, it will be recalled naking The liner haa beon dolayed by took slik in 1918 and become, a suffering from the effects of suspected to be excused. Reuter.
heavy weather.
Bancher in 1916.-Routers.
polsoning through eating wild staro,
pro-
mission at Canton is that the elder Another result of Mr. Sun Fo's
|Southern, leaders have been por- suzdrd to co-operate with the Cen-
... Nanking, Jan. 6. tral Government In a more definite
Interesting Regulations COD- way through the coming Fourth Ceraing piracy on the China Coast Plenary Session of the Kuomin-Government, which are to be en- have been adopted by the Chinese atatement to the pressmen by bir.mulgation. The regulations pro- Shao Fu-cheng, to the effect that vide that Chinese and foraign the western Administration steamers along the China Count has started drawing up proposals shall receive protection equally in based on Mr. Hu Han-min's eight the event of piracy, Chinese war AURRcations, to be presented at the ships will be stationed at places Fourth Plonare::Bossion of the Icuomintang-Central News,
where piracy la frequent and. steamers may request search and examination by the police or navy for suspicious passengers,
TREASURY BILLS
London Jan. b.
Area
Chicago, Jan B. A lightning milk-atrike bas beon- A total of 270,200,000 was ap called by eighteen thousand or nlied for in tenders for £35,000.000 ganised farmers within a hundred-Treasury bills to-day: The amount miles radius of the city, who are allotted in bills at three months domanding higher prices.
was £30,000,000. The average rato. Adequate supplies are, however, per cont. was-18/11:50, as com promisad_from independent pared with 19/4.05d last week. |sources-Reuter.
British Wireless.
Steamers should instal wireless which should communicatò at least once every four hours with stationa designated by the Ministry of Com munications-Reuter,