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FEBRUARY 24, 1934. 日一十月正
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NEVILLE CHAMBERLAIN DAMPS BUDGET HOPES
Larger Defence Votes MANAGUA
Foreshadowed.
THE FIRST
ESTIMATES
SLIGHT REDUCTION ON PAPER
SOUND FINANCE DOCTRINE
Civil estimates and the estimates for the revenue departments for the coming financial year were issued this evening to a total of £408,676,222, compared with £417,051,151, including the supplementary estimates.
amount
The Civil Estimates alone total £335,603,057, compared with £345,- the latter Agure 145,466, but
supplementary
included 2
timate for £25,872,107.
£8-
The total for the revenue de-i partments is £73,073,065 against £71,905,685 (or 1933.
too high
A warning against expectations in the coming Budget was uttered by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Mr. Neville) Chamberlain, in the course of a speech at Plymouth to-night,
It has been openly suggested in the London press Intely that
and reduction in income restoration of the salary cut could safely be anticipated.
SOUND FINANCES..
Mr. Neville Chamberlain, who last night warned that too much must not ba expected from the Budget, shown talking with the Prime Minister.
H. H. KUNG TO DISCUSS
SILVER
MEETING S'HAI BANKERS
U.S. CHAMBER- TAKES A HAND
(Special to "Telograph")"
Shanghai, Feb. 24. Itis authoritatively-learn-
Mr. Neville Chamberlain sought|ed that the Central Govern- to-night to moderate expectations.
Nobody, he
said
wns
more ment will carefully consider
anxious than he to mitigate the the views advanced by the heavy burden of taxation and to
restore the cuts in pay an soon Chinese bankers, and other
and as far as he could when he felt relative he could safely do so with due
regard to the soundness of the
country's 'Anance.
But, he said, there are certain charges which are continuing to increase automatically and next year was bound to cost more than the present.
DEFENCE NEEDS. Then again, the position of our defence forces must be consider- has od. The reductions which been effected in expenditure on the army, navy and air force by of building the postponement
of stores and the development could not be continued indefinitely, Referring to the outery for n larger air force, Mr. Neville that the Chamberlain remarked aeroplane was no substitute for the cruiser.
His apcech is generally inter- of bigger preted as a warning defence appropriations in the coming Budget, Reuter and Bri- tinht Wireless,
AMERICAN FARM LOANS
"LAST OF ITS KIND"
APPROVED
Now York, Feb. 23. President Roosevelt, intimating that it will be the last of its kind, has signed the Bill authorising n to the forty million dollar loan
a reduc- farmors In return for tion of crope-Renter
MINISTER TO THE HOLY SEE
factors, before the reaching decision on problem of ratifying the London Silver Pact
Dr. 11. H. Kung, Finance Minis- ter, who arrived here from Nanking yesterday, is taking the opportunity to enter into a thorough discussion with Chinese financial leaders on' this issue.
Meanwhile, Mr. T. V. Soong, has Intimuted that he will leave a state- ment on the silver situation to-day,
Central News.
AMERICAN MEETING.
Shanghai, Feb. 21. The local American Chamber of Commerce held an urgent meeting last night to discuss the situation created by the objection of Chinese bankers to the ratification of the London Silver Pact.
It was resolved that a message be sent to President Roosevelt re- commending a moderate course in dealing with the silver problem with which the Far East is deeply concerned.-Central News.
REACTION POSSIBLE.
Now York, Feb. 23.
MASSACRE
ARREST OF ASSASSINS
NOT EXPECTED
STATE OF SIEGE CONTINUES
(Special to "Tolograph")
(By Telepraph. Copyright. Telegraphia Men age Ordinance, 187. Received, February zi. 4.59 d.m.)
Managua, Feb. 23.
The swift measures taken by the Government to prevent dis- orders following the massacre of General Augusto Sandino and his have so far principal followers proved effective.
The state of siege which was declared by President Sacasa le still being strictly enforced and the censorship has not been lifted,
It is indicated that the murder of General Sandino was plotted by his political enemies, who, feared
Race results and cash sweep figures, as well as a full report of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank meeting, Final will appoar in Edition.
our
the famous leader's great ambition
FRANCO-BRITISH TRADE
Peace Negotiations Next Week
Landon, Feb. 23.
Д
It is anticipated that the announcement of the open- ing of negotiations for new commercial agreement between Britain and France will be made next week.
Confirmation was given in Paris to-day that, the suggested further ten per cent, cut in the quota of British coal entering France would not now be imposed.
British Wirelesa.
STOCK EXCHANGE
BATTLE
VICTORY FOR THE ADMINISTRATION
MR. WHITNEY'S OFFER
(Special to "Tolograph")
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and who alleged that he was lean-apre
14. . .] Ling towards Communism.
The silver markot advanced to- day, apparently on foreign buying. Thore is a feeling prevailing here.) that a reaction is probable, which may, however, be forestalled' by continued foreign purchases.—. Per Swan, Culbertson and Fritz,
MR. EDEN VISITING
ROME
Washington, Feb. 23. The apprehension of the as-1-
The scheme outlined to the sassins in considered to be very
of the Banking Committee unlikely.
General Sandino recently wrole Senate by Mr. Richard Whitney, a letter to President Sacasa de-President of the New York nouncing the National Guard as Stock Exchange, providing for and he was the creation of a co-ordinating unconstitutional, negotiating for their reorganien authority to regulate share mar- tion when he was treacherously kets, is regarded as a distinct
victory for the Administration, murdered.--United Press,
Until now, the New York Stock
HUNGER MARCH ON LONDON
EXTREMIST LEADERS
ARRESTED
POLICE READY FOR SQUALLS
LONDON, FEB. 23.
THE METROPOLITAN POLICE are makinG QUIET BUT EXTENSIVE ARRANGEMENTS TO PREVENT DISTURBANCES ON THE ARRIVAL OF THE SO-CALLED HUNGER-MARCHERS IN LON. DON.
Already two well-known extremists, who were
A bappy napshot of Mr. Justice Wood and hle, wife, who left for
Home as retiramant to-day.";
planning to play an active part in the demonstration, U.S. RECOGNITION
Tom Mann, who is still active in his 78th year, and Harry Pollitt, who stood as Communist candidate in Whitechapel in the last election, have been arrested.
The Prime Minister has refused a request from the organisers of the demonstration to receive a deputa- tion.
PREMIER DENIES AN AUDIENCE
Ten contingents of the so-called Commons for some time. He has active Labour leader, hunger-marchers are now converg- been, an ing on London from all parts of with extremist tendencies, for
sixty years. the country.
One large contingent has walked ing subsistence on their way by. all the way from Glasgow, obtain- collections and so on.
HYDE PÁRK MEETING. The combined forces of the
COMMUNIST PURPOSE.
OF MANCHUKUO
STRANGE REPORT
I LONDON
STIR CAUSED
(Special to "Telograph")
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rinses, 1191. Received, February
London, Feb. 24.
The Premier, in his letter of re-
The appearance in the fusal to receive the deputation London Morning Post of a which desired to regiater its pro.
test against the Unemployment report from their Washing- Bill, says that the deputation can ton correspondent Exchange leaders have strenuous.marchers will appear at Hyde Park do no good servico to the un-effect that the United States
GRUESOME ly opposed any and every measure on Sunday where they will be ad- employed.
FIND
dressed from eight platforme by of outside control.
Mr. Whitney made it plain that prominent members of the Labour the Exchange is now prepared for Party and Communists. a coordinating authority which would be composed chiefly of Gov-
omeials
individu- crnment
or
THIRTY-NINE DEAD as appointed by the Government.
IN DANUBE
MYSTERY SOLVED
(Special to "Telograph")
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Vienna, Feb. 23. Thirty-nine dead bodies have been found in the Danube, but they were not victims of drown- ing, and it is believed that a clue has at last been afforded to the mystery of what happened to the hundreds of Eocialists slain in the recent disturbances.
It is believed that the bodies were carried down into the river by the thawing snows.
There is good reason to believe that the discovery accounts for
A resolution wil be submitted and is practically certain of unanimous adoption, protesting against the Unemployment Bill GENUINE FEARS.
POLICE LEAVE CANCELLED.
The Observers of the situation ex-
"hunger-marcher": press the view that Mr. Whitney's tingents are expected to remain offer indicates that the leaders of in London for at least ten days. the Stock Exchange are genuinely It will be recalled that there were fearful of the effects of the drastica series of minor riots during a
LATE SIR EDWARD
ELGAR
Absolutely Private Funeral
London, Feb. 23, The funeral of Sir Edward Elgar, the famous composer, who died to-day at his home in Worcester, aged 76, will,
the disposal of many of the bodies in accordance with his awn
of the dead Socialists.
Until now, the disappearance of the Socialist dead has hoon a com- plete mystery-Reuter.
MASSIE DIVORCE ACTION
HONOLULU HONOUR CASE RECALLED
(Special to "Telegraph")
(Bu Telegraph. Copyright, Telegraphic klem magen Ordinance. 1181, Received, February 21, 2.40 m).
Reno, Feb. 23.
wish, ba absolutely private.
Telegrams of sympathy received by his daughter include a message from the King. The newspapers pay the highest tributes Elgar's genius and declare he was ong of the master musicians of the world.--- British Wireless.
to
inolastic regulations which are provided in the Flatcher-Rayburn B which is now pending in Congress.
Under the Whitney scheme, the Proposed coordinating authority fix the would be empowered to requirements for the listing of Mrs. Thalia Massie, who figured securities, controlling the pool
con-
similar demonstration last year.
This year, special constables will be on duty during the entire stay of the marchers and all leave of the regular police force has been cancelled in readiness for emergencies.
J
OUT OF THE WAY.
nL
It is understood that the arrest of Tom Mann and Harry Pollitt was ordered in connection with
speeches alleged seditious Glamorgan last week, though it is generally believed that the pur- pose is to get them out of the way during the visit of the hunger- marchers.
Tom Mann was sentenced to in- prisonment last year for making seditious spooches, leading to vigorous and persistent attacks on the Government in the House of
`INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC PROBLEMS
Sugar Conference to Be
Held in London
(Special to "Telegraph")
(lly Telegraph, Copyright. Telegraph
Organch, 1891. Becaived, February
ond
Whahington, Fob, 21.
to the
has-its-relations with Japan-
The Communist purpose of these marches is common know. under careful consideration ledge."
and might consider the re- The Premier adds that the Un-cognition of Manchukuo, has employment Bill now before the caused a considerable stir. House of Commons will facilitate
more satisfactory treatment of the Diplomatic circles and high off. whole question of unemployment.cials in Whitehall are particularly -Reuter.
COLLISION
IN THAMES
SEVERE FOG IN BRITAIN
DISORGANISES SHIPPING
London, Feb. 23. Shipping round the south
Interested and there has been con- siderable comment among them.
. One newspaper yesterday after- noon published a rumour to the effect that the Foreign Office, deeply concerned by the Morning Post report, had cabled to the Bri- tish Embassy in Washington in- structing the Ambassador to in- vestigato,
INQUIRY RUMOUR DENIED.". The United Press was, however, authoritatively informed that there la no truth in the suggestion that special enquiries have been sent afoot.
In view of the question put to President Roosevelt the other day. asking how the United States would. vlew recognition of Manchukuo by another Power, and his disinclina- tion to answer, the report that the United States may be the first to
the least. lern coast was disorganised act is considered surprising, to say to-day owing to severe fog. Generally, the opinion is held in Southampton water and that something more authoritative the Thames estuary.
must be forthcoming before any reliance.can be placed In the reporty The Danish steamer, Maju,United Pross steamer Camberwell (1,677 tons) were in collison off the Essex coast
(2,20 tons), and the London
and the Clacton lifeboat put out
LAST MINUTE CHANGE
FRANCE AND BRITISH IMPORTS
Paria, Feb. 23.
to the scano of the accident but roturned ftor the Iffeboatmen had bearded both vesaola and satisfied themselves that though both were damaged, no lives were fa.danger.
The fog delayed tho. departuro from Southampton by twolve hours
It is revealed that it was at the of the liner President Roosevelt, bound for Now York with passen- gera and nearly two million last moment and after the issue of several licences with the revised. The Secretary of State, Mr. Corpounds worth of gold.”...
The Hamburg-Amerika liner allowance that the Government our Slaying" ease in 1932, has Rayburn Bill would prohibit dell: Hull announced to-day that
Hamburg to cut in the British coal quota föri filed a suit for divorce agalust her untiraly) and define the terms un the United States has accepted an New York was delayed on its recided not to make the ten per cent.
Lieutenant husband,
Thomas der which Joint accounts and invitation to participate in a pre journey from
minary International sugar con- Massic, of the United States Navy options sifould be permitted, ference which is to open in Lon- Southampton and it was decided March.co
that she take on her passon- It is believed that the sudden. The Lord Privy Seni, Mr.
don on March 6. Mrs. Massie, when she arrived
conference will discuss gens and nearly two million vorsal of the decision was due Anthony Eden, concluded his visit at Reno early in Sir Charles Wingfield, the to Berlin to-day and left for Rome, phasised that the divorco was being The new body would strictly desirable methods for the stabl-pounds worth of gold for Now anxiety lest further aggravation
British Wireless.. Bellish Minister in Oslo, has been where he will discuss disarmament led at the request of her husband watch overall methods of oper.lisation of production and market-York In the Cowes roads.trade relations with Britain she
IngUnited Press, appointed Minister to the Holy problems with Signor Mussolini and had no connexion with the
British Wireless.
Honolulu caso.--Reuter Soo-Reuter,
SIR C. WINGFIELD APPOINTED
London, Feb, 23.
TO TALK WITH MUSSOLINI.
London, Feb. 23.
in the sensational Honolulu "Hion myndicates (which the Fletcher
·January “om-
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