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FOUNDE, 1831
No, 14250
二拜禮、魏十二月二英港香
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1934.
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SHANGHAI TRUNK MURDER TRIAL SENTENCE
Twenty Years' Exile Without Gaol
ANGLO-FRENCH
TRADE WAR
Satisfactory French
The
Roply
Paris, Feb. 20. French reply
to
the British representations against the French import quotes proposes the early opening of trade negotia- tions on the basis of the status quo. The Reply will be presented to-morrow.
The French Government undertakes to introduce legislation reducing Import
taxes.-Reuter.
DOLLFUSS HOPE FOR PEACE
SEEKING SUPPORT OF WORKERS
PROVISIONS FOR WELFARE
(Special to "Talagṛaph")
(ily Telegraph, Copyright, Telegraphic Mes edges Ordinance, 119. Received, February
Vienna, Feb. 20. In an endeavour to enlist the support of the working classes in support of his policies, an import- aut declaration was made by Dr. Dollfuss last night in the course of a speech on the position of Austrian workers.
MACAO HEARING
CONCLUDED
APPEAL TO BE MADE TO
GOA HIGH COURT
DEFENCE APPEALS FOR MERCY ·
(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT)
(By Telegraph. Copyright, Telegraphic Messages Ordinance, 1804. Received, February 20, 11.52 cm.)
MACAO, FEB. 20.
A SENTENCE OF TWENTY YEARS' EXILE IN TIMOR ISLAND, WITHOUT IMPRISONMENT, WAS THIS MORNING PASSED UPON PATRICIO DOS REMEDIOS, SELF-CONFESSED MURDERER IN SHANGHAI OF CHOY LING, HIS YOUNG CANTONESE COMMON LAW WIFE.
The crime was one of the most sensational in the annals of the International Settlement. It was discover- ed in Japan when an unclaimed trunk aboard the Shang- hai Maru was opened to reveal the body of the victim.
A Russian and a Japanese were first suspected when the investigation was commenced in Shanghai," but eventually the trial of evidence led to the Remedios brothers, Patricio and Jose.
of his
Mr. Waller F. Brawn, former Postmaster-General of the United Stator
AIR MAIL
RUSSO-JAPANESE Tokyo Cabinet Minister
RELATIONS
HIROTA SEEKING
AGREEMENT
C.E.R. SALE CONFERENCE
(Special to "Telegraph")
(Bu Telegraph. Copyright. Telegraphío diss soy Ordinanco, 1824. Received, February
a.m.).
20.
Tokyo, Feb. 20.. Foreign observers are now of opinion that the prospects of a conflict between Japan. and Soviet Russia in the near
SCANDALS future are exceedingly re-
mote.
If the Japanese at any time con- templated an invasion of Siberia,
MR. BROWN BEFORE it is generally accepted that the
SENATE
STRONGLY DENIES ACCUSATIONS
(Special to "Telograph") (Hy Talegraph, Copyright. Telegraphie sagen Ordinance, 1881. Itzesired; February
ID. . a.m.)
opportunity for successful action Was missed by delay twelve months ago. The rapid increase of the strength of Soviet defensive preparations have had the desired effect.
C.E.R. CONFERENCE.
An indication of Japanese feel- ing to-day is indicated by the an- Alza.nouncement that in an effort to smooth out Russo-Japanese dit- ficulties, the Foreign Minister, Mr. Koki: Hirota invited M. Yurencff. the Soviet Ambassador, to a con- ference on the Chinese Eastern
Washington, Feb. 19. Postmaster-General in the Hoo-
Mr. Walter F. Brown who was
Railway sale situation
ver Administration, and who it is learned that in the course of the yen-rouble exchange rates alleged to have ordered the des-of the conversations the problem
discussed, in were
connexion with the forthcoming huction of Soviet fishing concessions off the Maritime Province-United Press.
truction of certain files of official documents before leaving office
Jose dos Remedios was oven-accused were sent down to Macao tually cleared of compilcity in the in September. crime by the confession
Jose dos Remedios was released brother, who related that he kill-during the preliminary hearing of last March, appeared voluntarily ed Choy Ling in their flat with an the case in Macao. ice-breaker during a quarrel.
The Chancellor proclaimed that He put the body in the black; all citizens, could rely upon the trunk, thinking to remove the grim protection of the State and that evidence of the crime by sending the workers could trust the Gov- the body out of Shanghai in a ernment, which had already made steamer. provision safeguarding the materl- al welfare of the workers.
Now that political differences have beon settled, sald Dr. Dollfuss, a period of real domestic peace would ensue.
"WAR" CASUALTIES. While admitting heavy losses in the recent disturbances, he declar- ed that the number of casunities in the Aghting had been over- estimated abroad.
He declared that those killed numbered 241 and that the wound- ed and Injured totalled 658.- Router's Special Service.
MUTO MURDER RUMOUR
UNCONFIRMED PEKING REPORTS
(Special to "Telograph").
Poking, Feb. 20.
APPEAL FOR MERCY.,
.
before the Senate Committee which is investigating the air mail Although sentence was passed contract scandals. by Judge Vasconcellos ip the Mr. Brown vigorously denied incao Court this morning, low- that there was any collusion or ing an eloquent appeal for mercy fraud in the contracts awarded by on behalf of accused by the lawyer his administration.
He attacked the cancellation He enlisted the ald of his for the defence, Mr. Silva, who
was un- of the contracts as a colossal in- brother Jose in getting the claimed that the crime trunk aboard the steamer, but premeditated and that the fatal justice which was threatening to declared that his brother knew blow was struck without any in-destroy the private air lines. Mr. Brown explained that nothing regarding the gruesome tention to kill, the verdict is to be contents until after the Shang- remitted to the High Court at Gos, conference held between his do- hai Maru had sailed for Kobe.
The Attorney-General, while partment and air company officials agreeing to the passing of sen- prior to the award of contracts tence, notified the Court that an had no direct reference to the appeal would be lodged, in Goa awards but was held for the pur- for verification of the decision pose of studying the practical dimeulties connected with the In the case, as le customary in establishment of air mail services with a view to smoothing them out. -United Press.
The murder was committed on August 4 last year and the two
ADMIRAL WINS SEAT
THE PORTSMOUTH BY-ELECTION
MUCH REDUCED- VOTE
London, Feb. 19. The bye-election at Ports- |
An unconfirmed report received mouth (North), caused by the
by local Chinese newspapers from
elevation of Sir Bertram Falle
Changchun states that General to the Peerage, resulted in the
all major cases.
MITIGATION TO BE URGED. It is learned also that the de- fence lawyer will appeal to tho High Court at Gos for mitigation
of sentenco.
the
SOVIET AVIATION DEVELOPMENT.
BUYING ENGINES IN. UNITED STATES
(Special to "Telegraph")
(Dy Telegraph. Copyright, Telegraphía Mes
Refuses to Resign
SILVER PUZZLE IN AMERICA
Secret Well Kept By Administration Washington, Feb. 19. The Federal Mints are receiving large quantities of silver in accordance with the President's offer in December. Last weak, the total received was 232,630 ounces.
Mr. Morgenthau · states that the enquiry into New York speculative silver hold- ings is still uncompleted. He declines to indicate whether a new silver move is imminent.--Reuter.
STARTLING
SHANGHAI RUMOUR
DEVALUATION OF CURRENCY
OR EMBARGO ON SILVER
POLITICAL
CRISIS COMING TO A HEAD
NEW GOVERNMENT STILL EXPECTED
SAITO'S VIEWS
(Special to "Telegraph")
(ly Telegraph. Copyright. Telegraphio Mre sages Ordinancs, 1894. Kasnívaā, Pabruary 10, a.m.)
Tokyo, Feb. 20. The political crisis arising out of accusations of cor- ruption in high official cir- cles is nearing a showdown.
A surprise has been created
by the refusal of Mr. Ichiro
Hatoyama, the Minister of
Education, to resign.
"I refuse," ho declared to-day, "to be intimidated by false charges brought by political opponents.
"The
accusations have
all originated in a small group of politicians who are attempting to bring about the overthrow of the Saito Government." rematantebra
PREMIER'S ATTITUDE.
Indications are, however, that Rumours that the Nan-f Mr. Hatoyamn does not resign. the Prime Minister will eliminste king Government is con-him from the Cabinet by another sidering either currency de-expedient. The charges against the Minister are very explicit; valuation or an embargo on despite his denials. silver-have caused-easiness Admiral-Viscount-Saito---wall-
that he is willing to resign after -- to develop in the Shanghai March 4.
His willingness is believed to exchangc market.
be guided by the firm belief that. Some reaction has also been the Emperor would immediately felt in Hongkong, the dollar de entrust him with the task of for clining 1/8th on opening this ming a new Government, after morning and later dropping which he could organise new further 1/8th to 18, d.
Cabinet which would not include Mr. Hatoyama,
IL
PREMIER UNWELL.
Admiral Salto is at present in
Silver yesterday rose both in price of 48% cents in America ges Ordinance, 1991. Escaired, orary London and new York, the spot New York, Feb, 19. being the highest for over four 5 GM) Mr. Guy. W. Waughan, President years. In both centres, however of the Wright Aeronautical Com- the position eased off somewhat bed suffering from a feverish cold.. pany, announced at Washington after the opening, due in New He will not be able to attend the The opposition attack on his to-day that the Wright Corpora- York to speculative profit-taking Diet sessions for four or five days.. tion was in negotiation with and in London to heavy specula Russia for the filling of aeroplane tive buying and poor bank helling., Government is to be launched in engine contracts to the value of Conditions in Hongkong were the Diet this afternoon.-United
distinctly easy this morning, but "ress. HIM.S. Cornwall let Singapore two and a half million dollars,
The Soviet Government is con-in the afternoon the market again yesterday for Hongkong. She went to
Home waters some four months ago templating the purchase of large became steadier. Later, CHANG HSUEH-LIANG IN
for refit and recommissioning and la numbers of engines, building, the The prisoner will remain in expected horo on Tuesday next machines themselves. United Macao pending the final decision board her will be reliefs for the Press.
China Squadron. HMS. Somerset of the High Court at Goa.-shire Is due here with further reliefs Our Own Correspondent.
Plate in March.
•
LONDON MOTOR-BANDIT
RAID DRAMA
Muto was assassinated by three retention of the seat by the TAXI-DRIVER PREVENTS ESCAPE BY Chinese whon leaving his Conservatives, but by a much-
Aidence. One of the assailants is reported to have been arrested, while the other two fled.
The report alleged that the affair is being kept strictly secret, and no further details are avail- ablo at present.--Central News,
BARNSLEY GOING STRONG
HOME RECORD STILL PRESERVED
reduced majority.
DARING EXPEDIENT
DELIBERATE COLLISION
London, Feb. 19.
A remarkable scene in the
:
AL BROWN RETAINS WORLD TITLE
Defeats Young Perez on Points in Paris
Paris, Feb. 19.
It was reported in broking circles this afternoon that the Nanking Government has ratified the London Silver Agreement.
Later. Ratification of the agreement is denied in Nanking, though the necossary action is expected shortly.
BIG NAVY PLANS GO AHEAD
In a hard-fought contest over fifteen rounds for the world's bantamweight championship, the holder of the title, Al Brown SENATE (Panama) defeated Young Perez (France). the challenger, points-Router.
con- NEW AUSTRALIAN
LOAN
attention of the taxi-driver, who thought nothing of the sequences but deliberately drave his taxi into the salooh car, the bandits being captured,
COMMONS TRIBUTE.
CONSIDERING
BILLS
(Special to "Telegraph") "`
The Telegraph, Corsright. Telegraphis
Ordinens, ie Hoodand, February
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NANKING
Leaving For Hankow Shortly
(Special to "Telegraph")
Nanking, Feb. 20. Marahal Chang Hauch-ilang, ac- companied by his British adviser, Mr. H. W. Donald, and Mr. H. H. Kung, arrived hore from Shanghal- this morning. On arrival, he in immediately calling on Mr. Wang Ching wol and other Government leaders in connection with bandit- suppression problems in Central China. He is expected to stay. hore for few days before proceed- Ing to Hankow to take up his new Post-Central News.
Washington, Feb. 19. Tho donate to-day commenced consideration of the Vinson and Trammell. "Big Navy" Bills, the one providing for the building of somposer,
SIR EDWARD ELGAR
London, Feb, 19.
losing
Bir Edward Elgar, the famous
The result was as follows: Admiral Sir Roger Keyes
17,582, (Con)....
11,904. Mr. E. T. Humby (Lab.) Con, majority
6,078. Some 9,000 fewer voters wont to the poll than at the General Elec Lion, when Sir Bertram Falle (Con.) secured 26,381 votes against 12.182 cast for Rear-Admiral K. G. heart of London when a taxi- B. Dowar, the Labour nomineo, driver prevented the escape giving him a majority of 14,149.of smash-and-grab motor-
TO REDEEM OTHER
is rapidly The Conservative poll has de bandits by the extremely The hero of the affair was a man
ISSUES
the United Statos Fleet up to full strength. The patient is now ex cilned by 8,749, while the Labour daring expedient of a de-named William Tyrrell and his
treaty strength within five years tremely weak-Reuter. vote has shrunk by 278. In the Northern Section, Divis-
liberate collision, was men-public-spirited action was warmly
London, Feb. 19. and the other for the strengthen- Admiral Sir Roger Koyos, tho
commended by the Home Score- lon III, to-day, Halifax challonged
As an exceptional measure, the ing of the naval alt arm by a aeroplanes United Barnsley undefeated home record now member, won considerable tioned in the House of Com-tary, Sir John Gilmour, in the
House of Commons this afternoon, Chancellor of the Exchequer has thousand unsuccessfully. In a keonly con- fame in the Great War when, in mons to-day.
He mentioned that Mr. Tyrrell agreed to an immediato Common Press, tested game, Barnsley obtained command of the Dover Patrulhe Three motor-bandits had raided had been, personally thanked by the wealth of Australla Issue for the brought Barnsley's tally of points against Zeebrugge and Ostand. a firm of West End Jewellers and Police Commissioner, Lord Tron purpose of refunding certain The annual Unner and dance of the centred over the Yellow Bea. The the only goal scored. The victory was. In charge of the operations to 10 in 20 games. They are only He was Commander-in-Chief at were attempting to escapo in a hard, and that he is to be reim- Australian loans bearling Interest Honkong at. David's done, are dopression appears to have filled bursed for the damage to his taxi, at the rate of 515 per cent, and be held at-Lane Crawford's Re up,Local forecast:-N. D. winds
More moderate; fairs 5 per cent British Wireless, Vestaurant on March int four points behind the leaders, Fortemouth from 1929 to 1931, large saloon car
The hus and cry attracted the British, Wirelessäni Chesterfield,Reuter,
London, Feb. 19.
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FAIR WEATHER`
The anticylone has moved south- bastward and weakened; it is now