DANUBIAN TRADE
AGREEMENT SIGNED IN
HOME
fact that the Danubian Agroa- ment is open to all nations to join, as the most notable feature..
that It is generally belleved Austria and Hungary cannot be permanently resuscitated without the collaboration of the Littlo
Rome, Mar. 17. · The tripartite agreement was Entente. alguod at 6 p.m. to-day, by the
As many
On the other hand, the Agree- Italian Premier Signor Mussolini, ment might stir un the Austrian Chancellor, Dr. Doll-difficulties as it allays. Czecho fuss, and the Hungarian Premier, Slovakia might join in Hungary'n demands for Treaty rovialon, and Genoral Gombocs.
It consists of two protocols, thus block the way.
dealing
with political and It
Yugo-Slavia is already excited by the rumours of heavy consign-
economic affairs respectively. ments of arma from Italy to is understood that it afirma the Austria, and is very jealous of independence of Austria and the Italy's ascendancy In Austria and intention of the three Powers to
Hungary. collaborato for the economie advancement of the Danubian countrică.
that
It notable
Franco, Germany, and the Little Entents will be invited to adhere.
aro
INSULL CAUGHT
MONDAY, MARCH 19, 1934.
THE
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.
THE NEW S.C.A.A.
PAVILION
·FRANTIC DASHI FOR
SAFETY FAILS
Athens, Mar. 18. Caught by a pursuing des- troyer just as he was on the verge of leaving Greek terri- torial waters in a frantic dnsh for safety from Ameri- can inw, Samuel Insull was brought back to Athens on Saturday and is now en route to Port Said by the steamer Malotla.
OPENED BY HE. THE GOVERNOR
"DARING ROBBERY
ARMED GANG INVADES MONEY-CHANGER'S SHOP
THE DISARMAMENT DEADLOCK
FRANCE REJECTS
BRITISH PLAN
Parls, Mar. 18: Approval has been given by the
Cabinet to the Note to Great Bri tain, which has been despatched
that
not prepared to accept the Bri- tish plan, which would legalise the re-armament of Germany to the limit of French armaments, with- out guaranteeing:
French security.
The Note declares that what is
being Just as business was closed down for the day and the Marking another milestone in cash was being put away, armed audden rush in- the progress of the South China gangstera made Athletic Association, tho into a money-changer's shop at 68 augural ceremony in connexion Shanghai Street, Yaumati at 8.25 with its new pavilion at Caroline o'clock last night, Hill was performed by. His Excel- They completely surprised the to London,
It is authoritatively Isarned that assistants, dragging them lency the Governor William Peel, two on Saturday afternoon, in the from behinil the grille and bund- the Note, which is couched in the
friendliest terms, states presence of a large gathering in-ling them, with the shopparing France is not opposed to the prin- cluding Government oftefuls and belonging to the rice-shop leading members of the Eurapaan the same promises, Into a back ciple of disarming further if her room, after having firet secured security is not imporilled, but sho The destroyer Piraeus, which and Chinese communities. Germany sees with dismay the
Illn Excellency, who WAN ac-the keys from the man in charge. centre of European trade diverted effected the capture of Insull just
Thereafter complete masters of from Hamburg to the Adriatic, inside the territorial limits, re-companied by Lady Peel, with Cap-
tain Walter, A.D.C. in attendance, the situation, they made a quick was received on arrival by member search of the counters, A anfo and the Berlin newspapers
of already canvassing the prospects
President of the Association, Mr. M.
the Committee, headed by the was also opened. any got between Germany
R. Le, and by the Hou: Mr. R. 11. desired that Central Europe
Kotewall (lionorary Vice-President); freed from the domination of any
Mr. O. W. Luke (Chairman,) Br. J. D. Bush, Mr. Poter Sin and others. one Power, and while the agree ment will probably entall sub- It is not improbable that the Insull's escape from Athona The gathering included, in addition
legitimista will stantial Italian economic concen- Austrian
be almost caused a Cabinet crisis to the Government House party, II.
three, possessed revolvers. Borro!, sions, It represents a triumph for stimulated to take a rash step, and has resulted in the dismissal E. Major-General and Mr. in the coup, only two, at the most
Capt. F. R. L. Mears, No arrests were made. Munsolini'n Iden
Central especially of
since the death on of the Minister of the Interior, M., D. C. to the General, the lion. European appeasement.-Reuter. Morch 14 of Prince Sixto de Mountsourlden, and the Chief of Sir Thomas Southern and Lady
Bourbon-Parma. the brother of Police, M. Hebert.
Southorn, the Hon. Mr. A. E. Wood, the ex-Empress Zita, has removed
the Hon. Sir Henry Pollock and The newspapers state that Mr. Lady Pollock, the Hon. Mr. G. G. S. in wise and restraining influence.ingull was attempting, to reach Mackle, the Hon. Mr. R. H. Kolewali, an example of an increasingly high armament could be continued in a
Meanwhile tho Agreement greatly strengthens the hands Ethiopia, where it is understood of Dr. Dollfasa in his fight against once planned a huge electri-
fication enterprise.-United Press, the Nazis, and binds Austrin to
Rumaulan Visa. Italy. ensuring a much
Athens, Mar. 17.
Signor Mussolini has always
bo
Consultative Pact.
Ronic, Mar. 18. signed at the Palace of Venice at pn., the Protocol pledging the three countries to consult each other, on all problems affecting
The Danubian Agreement was
them.
Yugo-Slavis.
Austrian Legitimists.
needed revival of prosperity to the ports Siguer Mussolini, Dr. Dollfuss of Trieste and Fiume. and Dr. Gomboes also signed
dent.
turned to. Athens on Saturday afternoon. It is planned to roturn Insull to the United States under the Extradition Trenty lawn by the Atlantic liner Aquatania on Tuesday.
Mr. Lo's Speech,
C.
left, they took with them cash in When tho robbers ultimately notes and coins, to the value of over $3,000,
Although six men participated
His Excellency the Governor, to love the game beyond its prize and to set the Hon. Mr. S. W. To and Birs, standard of aportsmanship, so that it To, the Hon. Mr. T. N. Cliau, His may make such a contribution to the Honour Mr Justice MacGregor and effort of the longkong Football Mrs. MacGregor, His Hon, Mr. R. E. Association In maintaining and Lindsell and Mrs. Lindsell, Capt. preserving football as a clean sport, Fleetwood, Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Mac- and to the cause and ide at stand Kichan, Mr. and Mrs. M. K. Lo, national friendship and understand- Britain's Interest reintes chlofly General Tsaldaris, the Premier, Mr. and Mrs. O, W. Luke, Mr. and ing, as shall be worthy of its prestige
an interview with Reuter's Mrs. J. D. Bunh,, Meaars, Lo Yuk- and tradition. (Applause). two Economic Protocols, which, to the Austrian railways, since, in
Bald
that Mr. tong. Wong Kwong tin, Ngan Shing
kwan, Lal Ping-chal, Chan Lim-pak. in pllect, extend the present Trade under the Agreement, they are correspondent,
between the three expected to buy British coal via Insull's return to Greece was reMok Kong-sang, Li Po-kwai and many Convention
others. nutions, and grant preferential Trieste, replacing European eon-quired because, although under tarifs for Austrian industrial tinental coul.-Our Own Correspon- supervision, he escaped and broke the laws governing the entry and products, facilitate Hungary
No Exclusive Bloc.
departure of aliens. wheat exports and facilitate the
Rome, Mar. 17. development of commerce at the
An inquiry would be held in- Italian
of
The Danubian Agreement was modintely after his return, after ports
and Tricstu
reached following a further three-which he must leave the country. Flume,
Dr. Dollfuss and 'Dr, Gomboes hour meeting between Signor) departed at 9.10 p.m., Dr. Dollfusa Mussolini, Dr. Dollfuss and Dr. He would then be free to go
anywhere by any boat he chose. travelling via Venice and Trieste Gomboes yesterday evening.
Dr. Gomboca
The agreement will be signed and
travelling
to-morrow and the detalls an- direct to Budapest,
Premier Mussolini, Signor nounced in a public declaration. Suvich, Baron Alolai and many An invitation to other nations
adhere
the bade to
to
agreemont other prominent persons them furewelt-United Press. furnishes an important feature. In any event, the three Powers ro-affirm that they have по intention of forming an exclusive
Triumph for Mussolini
Rome, Mar. 18.
The tripartite agreement be.blog. Liveen Italy, Austria and Hungary
In the meantime, it is reliably learned that Mr. Insul! has obtain ed a Rumanian visa.-Reuter.
Addressing the gathering, Mr. M. K. Lo the President of the Associa tion said:
presence,
on life
mu
Association
the
nooded is a European organisa tion to prevent infractions of Dis- armament conventions, and to sup- press all aggression to the Lengite
ganism capable of maintaining of Nations, which is the solo or- peace,
If Germany returned to Geneva, rejoining the League of Nations, she would give proof of her good faith, and the discussion on dia- useful manner.
USE
RESPIROIDS
FOR
COUGHS
SORE THROAT
ASTHMA
&
BRONCHITIS
COLDS
&
CHEST TROUBLES
RESPIROIDS, the now inhalant Treaty Violation,
Iszenges, provide a highly effective The Note further declares that treatment for roughs, sore throat; Germany has already re-armed in and bronchial troubles generally, violation of the Treaty of Versail. also, used in time, they check colds."
As Respiroids dissolve slowly in the les
Germany's demands for var mouth, you breathe-in-tho-cure, Carry material and armed forces are them with you. They are convenient contradictory to all the principles for the pocket, and aro obtainable hitherto adopted by the Disarma- from chomlata at $1.00 per bottle. ment Conference.
Or, post free, $1.20, from the Dr. Williams Medicine Co. 461 Klangso Road, Shanghai.
Inadequate,
'Paris, Mar. 17. The French Disarmament note, promised during Captain Anthony Eden's visit to Paris, will be final- ly approved by the Minister, to-
It is understood that they de- clare politely and firmly that the British memorandum Is Inado- quate, notably as regards control of execution.- and guarantees
Reuter.
His Excellency's Reply. His Excellency the Governor said: Mr. M. K. Lo, Ladles and Gentlemen- It is a great pleasure to me to open France necepts the British pro- this new Pavilion to-day. I COR- posals for the abolition of all gratulate the S.C.A.A. on their enter military aviation throughout the prino in preparing the ground, and in world, but if re-armament on land
fine building. I also Your Excelleney, Lady Peel, Ladies erecting auch and Gentlemen-In the name of 4,884 Join with Mr. Le in congratulating by certain parties is permitted, the architects and the contractors naval re-armament must inevit members, including $58 lady mem- bors, of the S.C.A.4. I wish to thank the successful completion of the work, ably follow.-Router. His Excellency the Governor very it is admirable building, though AB somewhat sincerely for kindly consenting to the steps strike
should cause new pavilion to-day, in steep. However, this open our spite of his numerous engagements no dificulty to the majority of the amongst the and the pressing call upon his time, lady mombers from
4,800 of this Association who and to thank Lady Peol for honour- ing the Association with her gracious patronise the modern skirt in vogue Papers Regularised.
to-day in Hongkong (Laughter.) The keen interest which His Ex- It is an especial pleasure, to per- | morrow. Athens, Mar. 18.
has done so The steamer Malotis docked In cellency and Lady Peel inke in the form this ceremony to-day; na I know
welfare of the Colony, and the im-that this port with the destroyer Piracas at provements which they have already much for the social and sporting
in the Colony, are well
Colony. The 6.30 p.m., Insull remaining aboard. effected
young soxes have made Italy will give preference to
known to us all, and, speaking as the Chinese of bath Influenced by public opinion, the President of one of the leading enormous strides in the matter of is regarded here as a triumph for Hungarian grain and certain in-
short time ago, Signor Mussollai's policy of pre-dustrial products and timber from tiovernment agreed to regularise Chiness Sporting Institutions, I have sport during the last 16 to 20 years. though I du think it can Ican venting the domination of Central Austrin. Both Austria and Hung-Insull's papers, in order to allow no hesitation in stating that the It xcome only a
the local sporting community" is under a will
to him to proceed, whereupon Europe by any one great power or
certain Italian exports, mainly Maiotls, with the famous financier great debt of gratitude to His Ex- than seventeen years, that, on going group of powers.
their my office in Penang one morning cellency and Lady Feel for uboard, sailed early on
about a quarter to ten on a hot day, While no actual invitation has manufactures.
Austria and Hungary are given morning, heading direct for the kindly interest in, and potent support but not too early as I have to pre-spatched. Disarmament Notes to-
of. Sports in genetal been sent to other nations
Red Sen-United Presa.
I extend a cordial welcome to all adhere to the agreement, the open
our other guests, and I thank them charneter of the paet is implicit.
for attending our function to-day. The political side, particularly
A Desperate Need. the consultative provisions, aro a
Franco-German Tariffs. plain intimation to nil nations to
This ground was allotted Paris, Mar. 17.
In those days this was an extra respect the Independence nf Designed apparently mainly as extradited from Canada to theby the Government an annual per- Austria. The creation of
retaliation for certain recent in- United States after protracted it in 1927. It was then full of ordinary thing to see, but times have "second Switzerland" in the form creases in Germany's tariffs, tegal proceedings.-Router.
hard rocks, and it seemed to some altered, and for some years past you have had a Chinese girl tennis cham- that it was Impracticable of Austria is regarded as a big decree has been issued subjecting step forward in safeguarding nifty-seven commodities to an aver- The deportation of Samuel invert it into a tuitable playing field. plon in this Celony. (Mrs. Enid Lo
But the S.C.A.A. was in desperate Litton), and some five years Italian security-Reuter, an age tariff increase of 100 per cent.cull from Greece and-the-extradinced of playing field for its rully Lo) in a very sporting way came to she and her brother (Mr. M..W both The list includes toys, chem-tion of his brother from Canada, increasing nembers and gratefully
tonnis eals, watches, clocks, many metal marks the closing of yet suather accented what the Government could Malayn to compete in the
championships there. They did not London, Mar. 18. turgical tools, mechanical motor-shapter in an affair that has offer. Diplomatic circles regard the horns and asbestos
they goods. provided one of the major financial has spent $15,000 on blusting, level showed us how the game could be
Since our occupation the S.C.A.A. succeed in winning any, but emphasis laid by Rome on the Renter Special.
tenantions of the past deende.
ing and forming the land, and I can played. say that our 'fine* playing ground of today is the result of vary arduous work and substantial expenditure of
European Renction
nry
give preference
A.
facilities for an outlet to the sea through the ports of Trieste and Fiume.--Reuter
WEDNESDAY
AT THE
Brother Extradited,
Sunday
Toronto, Mar. 18. Martin Insull, brother of the famous Samuel Insult, has been.
KING'S
The most colorful rote in the
tempestuous career of this flaming red-head. Here she is, folks, the one and only
Clara BOW
in the Swellest Show on Earth
HOOPLA
RESTON FOSTER RICHARD CROMWELL HERBERT MUNDIN. JAMES GLEASON MINNA GOMBELL An Al Rockott Production Directed by FRANK LLOYD From the play "The Barker" by”... · JOHN KENYON NICHOLSON Stage play produced by Chartos L. Wagner,
FOX
TIETOSI
mancy.
to us
to con-
serve the traditions of the Govern ment servants-(Laughter)-1 was astonished to see four stalwart Chin- ese girls playing teanls,
Times Have Changed,
Determination Necded
London, Mar, 18. Both Franco and Germany de-
day, the French Note being trans- mitted to the Ambassador in Lon- don, M. Charles Corbin,
The German Nole, which is a reply to the French Aide Mentoire
February despatched on
15, in It couched in conciliatory terms.
shys that Germany still believes that the requisites still exist for
needed. accord, and only determination is
It suggests that France seems to labour under misapprehensions on" several points, and says that Ger- many's relations with the League of Nations may be discussed as soon as the disarmament queation is settled.
Д
I have sold that the S.C.A.A. has Germany secs two possible been a big factor In the social and sporting life of the Colony, and 1eans of agreeement, namely. should like to add that within the either a five year arms truce, or an agreement for some measure The S.CA.A. has been wanting to mits of this Association what I may
of partial disarmament over build some kind of pavilion or club call the Lo Family have played a house on this innd ever since 1928, noble part, both an eminently good longer period. but prior
at games and Lo 1931 applications for performers permission to build were not success keen, supporters of sport. fut. In 1031, however, permisalon was granted, and the S.C.A.A. then proceeded with the-lask of finding thu Beccasary funds.
commence
We were unable to buikling operations until August, 1933, and the Pavilion which is Excellency has just opened was com pleted in seven months at a total cost, including equipment, of over $50,000 I should like to take this opportunity of congratulat- ing Messrs. Leigh and Orange the Architects, and Mésra, Sung "Keo & Co. the Contractors, for a bulliling of which they may well be proud.
The vital importance to a sporting institution, like the S.C.A.A., of
дво да
I
The Note offers a non-aggres- sion understanding with. Franco analagous to the understanding between Germany and Poland.
I wish to associate myself most strongly with Mr. M. K. Lo's 7C- marks on the subject of sport. agree with him that sport is a great
Germany's Offer. factor in lovelling ranks, and im-
Illustrating that Germany is proving international relations, but it
essential that it should be kept prepared to go to the extreme limit stean. One of the Governors under in undertaking not to resort to whom I served in Malnya used to violence under any circumstances, keep on a cardboard hanging up in the Note declares that Germany his office the lines of Kipling,
does not intend to Invalidate the The game in more than the player Locarno Paet by concluding non-
of the game "And the ship is more than the
crew"
Discipline and Rules.
aggression pacts,
Continuing, the Note declares that it is a universally recognised totals fact that the armamenta
having some reasonable accurity off games. You must think not of circumstances be considered ap- tenure in its playing ground is now generally recognised, and I venture to hope that in the not too distant future such security may be accorded to thin Association in the shape of a five-year or ten-year lense.
militarized.
-10
not
I commend these loss to all players fixed at Versailles can under no yourself, but of the game. Now toplicable to Germany. muintain the standard of a game at a The Note agrees with universal high level, it is necessary to conform restrictions, assuring that with discipline and with rulca. Noganisations outside the army do camo can be carried on without such. not posNCAR arms or are The player who sulks because he has toon penalised, or perhaps even suspended, and the player
It implies that Germany. Is nim- who grumbles because he has perhaps net ing at a standing army of 300,000 been selected for a team when he as previously proposed, by do thinks he ought have been, are not manding the French Colonial There can be no doubt as to the pertamen in the true senso, and the troops, in addition to the Home intense popularity of football 15 1 game is better without sport in the Colony, I supposo sport cannot be maintained at a high basis of comparison for future
them. If troops, should be considered as nowadays it la regarded as a trulsm tovel, we had better drop it. I join armies of France and Germany, that Sports do constituto an effective therefore with Mr. Lo in appealing to
I wish to be a brief as possible, but before I conclude I should like to make an earnest appeal.
:
True Spartagnakilp.
means
of breaking down social this Association to continuo to do its and insists that the German army barriors and promoting international utmost to maintain a high standard should be permitted to equip for friendship. But a sport, in order to of sportsmanship.
defensive purposes. without delay. deservá to, be no described, and so that it may wield its beneficent In-
Mr. Lo has referred to the quee-Reuter and United Press.
Noto Despatched, tion of the tenure of this ground, fluence beyond its own sphere, must and I have gone into the subject. be kept absolutely clean. To the true The matter is difficult, for there ar The Cabinet has despatched the sportsman victory or defeat is not other tennis of this Caroline Hill French reply to the British Dis- the important, thing in litu; to lim, rea
and it is still dimcult to soo
2
Lator.
what la Important, and as important ar dhough ahend I respect of armament proposals. It is under- | as life and death, is the preservation futuro noods. fear therefore that stood the Note definitely rejects of the unwritten code of true sports it will not bo possible to give a the Britlah Memorandum, and manship.
longer tenure at present, but I am atates France is unable to accept
I appeal to the S.0.A.A, which prepared to say that, so far as I can any project involving German re has gradually grown from the small foresee, the Association is not likely armaments. membership of 163 in 1017, to a to be disturbed within the next five Further, France cannot agree to membership of over 5,000 at the youre and indeed I trust that it may obligatory partial disarmament or present time, which now enjoys the be allowed to remain here beyond a convention which does not fueludo undisputed position of the premier that period..
Chinose sporting institution in the I have much pleasure in declaring Colony, and which has just received this Pavilion open, and in wishing the high and signal honour of having the Association continued success Ita new pavilion formally opened by" (Applause.)
Bonctions.
The Fronch Noto Instata that semi-military organisations be in! cluded as effectivos.--United Pro.
Two men
about, town
Maurice
Gay Maurice and
his pal...a door. step baby. The whole town's crazy aboutthem.:
CHEVALIER
A Bedtime Story
HELEN TWELVETREES EDWARD EVERETT HORTON ADIUERER AMLS-BARY LEROY Directed by NORMAN TAUROG A Garamount Picture
COMING to tho
QUEEN'S
WARNER BROSE DIFFERENT MUSICALI Like *Gold Diggers” and #42nd Street" in groch Mos only!
FOOTLIGHT PARADE
JAMES CAGNEY VUDY KELLUK ŬLÜM OWECE JOAN BLOND NEA
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