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No. 14160
SAM WAT WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28, 1994.
日四十月二
BINGLA OOFT SU KURMETI KILOS PER ANNUM
FIT
BRITAIN'S MILITARY GUARANTEES IN EUROPE
Important Development Possible in Near Future
ANOTHER BLOW TO SHIPPING
ROOSEVELT SEEKS MANDATE
USE OF
U.S.
VESSELS
(Special to "Telegraph”)
ftv Teletaph. Copyright, Telegraphis disa
de Ordinance,
24, 30-40 a.m.)
14. Brcelo
Marsh
HAKODATE DEATH,
ROLL SOARS
Expected to Exceed Two Thousand
Hakodate, Mar. 28.
As the search among the ruins of Hakodate con- tinues. the number of vic- tims discovered is increasing daily.
The death roll is now ex- pected to exceed two thou- sand. Already 1,878 ore known to have died in the fire. The property loss is about 150,000,000 yen.-
Reuter. Washington, Mar. 27.
President Roosevelt has for- warded to the Senate for
ZAPEST
approval a resolution making it PARIS ARMS
mandatory that all American goods produced or exported with Government credit must be car: ried in American vessels.
Exceptions to this rule will only be permitted by the Govern- ment upon official certification that American vessels are not available.
SEIZURES
SECRET DEPOTS DISCOVERED
American shipping circles herald INQUIRY WARNING
the measure as the greatest hoon conferred
upon
the merchant
murine in the present century,— Reuter.
FORMER HONGKONG MINISTER
Death of Rev. J. K. Maconachie
BORNE OUT
(Special to "Telegraph")
(Dv. Telegraph. Copyright, Telegraphie Wes- Ordinosas, T#2j. | Neestved Afarch $3, $0.80 0.71.)
BADER
Paris, Mar. 28. Scarcely had warning been given at the Riots Inquiry that Paris was threatened with a possible attempt ät a coup d'etat unless steps were taken to pre- vent the circulation of arms and ammunition among organisations, when two im- portant seizures were made.
FOREIGN OFFICE ACTIVITY
THREE QUESTIONS PUT
TO FRANCE
M. CORBIN'S REPLY
(SPECIAL TO "TELEGRAPH")
(By Teograph. Copyright, Telegraphic Messages Ordinance, 1894. Received, March 28, 8.51 am)
IMPORTANT
LONDON, MAR. 28. DEVELOPMENTS IN THE
The Ray,' J, Kirk Maconachie, whose death bas occurred in England.
DIRECTION OF SECURITY UNDERTAKINGS BE LABOUR UNREST
TWEEN BRITAIN AND FRANCE MAY POSSIBLY FOLLOW
THE
THE CONFERENCE WHICH FRENCH AMBASSADOR, M. CORBIN; HAD WITH SIR JOHN SIMON LAST EVENING.
It is learned, exclusively, that the conversation centred round the question of what further guarantees France would require in order to modify her attitudes towards the British draft Disarmament Convention, and that nogotiations for tightening up British cominit. ments may follow.
This is interpreted as Britain's final effort to secure a settlement in Europe-although there is no indication of what concessions Britain may make to meet France's demands.
It is learned that Sir John Simon had previously been In political communication with the Fronch Ambassador, whom he asked to secure answers from his govern- ments to certain specific questions
Many-residonta-will-learn-with-Information was passed to the relating to Security--guarantees,
arma
the deepest regret of the death, police by "opics" concerning the namely, which occurred at the Congrega-existence of two secret tional Church Manse, Dawlish, on depots and ralds were immediately March 2nd, of the Res. J. Kirk organised.
Maconachie, who was for several Large quantitles both of urmis years Minister of the Union and ammunition
were discovered Church, Hongkong,
and seized on the premises of a The late Mr. Maconachle, who second-hand dealer in the suburb was 70 years of age, had been of Suntouen. seriously ill for some time prior
thirty
discovered in
Does France distinguish be tween guarantees of execution of the Convention and general, guarantees in the case of aggression?
THREE COMMUNISTS
BEHEADED
Nine Months After Alleged Crime
IN AMERICA
BIG SHIP-YARD STRIKE
STEEL WAVES INCREASE
(Special to "Telegraph”)
GAOL MYSTERY
PRISONER WITH 14 BROKEN RIBS
INQUIRY FOLLOWS DEATH IN G.C.H.
NO COMPLAINT
Complete mystery sur rounds the death in the Gov-
ernment Civil Hospital this
morning of a short-term con- vict admitted from. Victoria Gaol.
NEW L.C.C. AND BUILDING
Town Planning Scheme To Be Prepared
London, Mar. 27,
It was announced at a meeting of the new London*. County Council to-day that instructions have been given for the preparation of a town planning scheme for London-British Wireless.
STORM IN A TEACUP
The victim was found endca. vouring to carry on his normal U.S. DIPLOMAT AND
prison tasks with fourteen bro ken ribs.
IIe Was taken to hospital, on Monday and succumbed to his In- jurles at alne o'clock this mor- ning.
DE VALERA
STATE DEPARTMENT EXPLAINS
Not the slightest evidence has been forthcoming concerning the manner in which the injuries were Washington, Mar. 27. caused. When the man's condi- The State Department in- tion was discovered, investigation dicated to-day that the was made immediately, but he de-
clined to give any assistance and United States Government made no complaint against any has ng intention of acting in
one.
(by Telegraph. Copyriskt, Telegraphis Miam adger Ordinance, 2484. Roselynd Marek An inquiry was opened by Mr. Collusion with Mr. de Valera
10.18)
Hamilton, sitting as Coroner, at in any attempt at pin-prick- New York, Mar. 27, the Central Magistracy this after- Lobour troubles in the United noon, and was adjourned sine dieing of the British Govern States continue in many centres, after Mr. J. W. Franke, Superin- ment. despite the efforts of the N.R.A. tendent of Prisons, opened the
Yesterday's report that the new organisation to pacify the case. The Coroner,
and Jury American Minister to the Irish em then went to the Government Free State, Mr. W. W. McDowell, workers and attempts by ployers in many instances to Civil Hospital to view the body.
who is succeeding Mr. F. A forestall strike inclinations. The Jury comprisea Mesars. A. Sterling at Dublin, would present
The entire steel industry, for Burster (Foreman), H. A. Barrie. credentials-to-Mr de Valera- instance, is expected to announce and E. 1. Rozario.
instead of to the Governor-. an increase of wages with the Mr. G. L. Buchanan, chief General, caused a sonsation in of quelling serious labour warder, gave evidence of identifica-political circles, until Mr. Cordell unreat: The Corrigan and Ale- tion. He said that the risoner, Hull explained the situation from Kinney Steel Company have al- Wong Yat. No. 2995, was sentenced the American point of view, ready announced an increase of to undergo one month's hard labour wages by ten per cent, for all
idea
·
:
for evading bus fare in Kowloon, Duesseldorf, Mar. 27.*
He was admitted on March 19, and Three Communists were behead-employees at its Cleveland plant.
The increase involves over 4,500 on March 26 was transferred to ed this morning for killing a Nazi If France Several sporting rifles,
so distinguishes, storm-trooper on June 6 last year workers.
the Government Civil Hospital. He what kind of guarantees docs In the course of a Communist 1. Eastman, the Rallway Coor-
In the meantime. Mr. Joseph died this, morning. to his death. He had been for automatic pistols and much am- the past four years Minister of munition, were
sho regard as necessary in each attack on the headquarters of the dinator, is continuing his mediation IN COMMON CELL..
storm-troops at Erkrath.
in the railway situation, further Mr. Franks, outlining the facts General Goering commuted to rioting has accompanied the walk-of the case, said that prisoner was Is France willing to sub-life imprisonment, the sentences out of 1,600 employees of Cleve-admitted on March 19 and placed
of death passed upon seven other hand worsted mills and many in a cell with other prisoners. Communista
complicity, arrests have been made. --Reuter.
the Congregational Church in premises in the Rue Ordenes.--
Reuter's Speciál Service. Dawlish,
It was in October, 1928, that} tho reverend gentleman
instance?
scribe to general guarantoc left SUDDEN DEATH OF
P.W.D. OVERSEER
Hongkong after a pastorato at the Union Church extending over fifteen years. During his lengthy residence here, he
won many
friends both by reason of his MR. R. J. TYLER DIES sterling qualities as a minister
Colony's
IN HOSPITAL
system?
FRANCE'S REPLIES.
for
It is reliably learned that M. FUNERAL OF DOWAGER
QUEEN EMMA
Corbin informed Sir John Simon that on the first point raised
tho
:
LIGHTNING STRIKE.
MERELY DUPLICATES.
The State Department declared that Mr. McDowell was expected to present his credentials to the Governor-General. In customary
manner,
He merely paid to-day the usual. official call upon Mr.. de Valera as the Foreign Minister of the Irish Free State Government, and left
He was paraded before the doc. with him the usual duplicate tor on March 20, and was then credentials, which were addressed placed, untasked, in his coll with to "George the Fifth, Defender of A lightning strike has been three other prisoners who were the Faith."-Reuter. called by 3,200 workers in the utering from scnbes. He re- Camden yards of the New York mained there until March 24, and Shipbuilding Corporation. They was then put into another cell with are fighting the open shop and three others, company union arrangement.
It was not known whether the Their action has brought to
same prisoners were transferred halt the construction of two to the other cell with him.
On March 26, he went to hospi- the United States Navy, as well tal as a scabes cRee, and was dis- lus of other craft,
charged as cured. He returned to Two thousand employers of the his party-a coir picking party. Consolidated and Curtiss neroplane
NO COMPLAINT.
a
Simple Ceremonies at cruisers and four destroyers for
Delft
A
wages.
TAIMOSHAN OFF AGAIN
NOW BOUND FOR BERMUDA
and his deep interest in practical- ly all aspects of the Hic. He was an extremely well- The death occurred suddenly at France is prepared to admit n road man, taking a deep interest the Government Civil Hospital this theoreticu! distinction, but be In scientific subjects; and did a morning of Mr. R. J. Tyler, a leves that there can be no differ- great deal for the Church with realdent of the Y.M.C.A., Kowloon,ence in practice because, in which he was connected, na well and an overseer attached to the event of a violation of the Con- vention, it would presumably be as for evangelistic work in the Public Works Department, Now Territories,
It appears that Mr, Tyler was through the employment of armed Much sympathy will be folt for admitted to hospital from fever. force, so that sanctions would be
The Hague, Mar. 27. He died within a few minutes of essentini.
The funeral cortege of the Into Dealing with the second ques-Dowager Queen Emma proceeded tion, M, Corbin evasively asked in solemn state through thronged
streets what guarantocs Britain was
to the Palace
atarted hearings on Hoyal Mausoleum at Delft, which con-longshoremen
Const in an effort to settle the ring was noticed, and he was Jamaica of the successful -propared to offer.
tains the remains of the Dynasty Press.
dispute.-United then sent to hospital. It was then refloating of the Hongkong- On the third issue, he stated from William VI to the present
discovered that some of his ribs built yacht that France was propared to ac-[day.
Taimoshan, cept regional agreements, but At the request of Queen Wilhel would like to know how far Bri-[mina, the ceremonies were of the tain would propose to extend-most simple character, "Involving United Press,
the absence of foreign royalties. Reuter,
the widow in her heavy bereave-reaching the Hospital, ment.
The funeral will take place, to- morrow, passing the
Monument at 5 p.m.
BRAINS TRUST "PLOT"
PROFESSOR WIRT
THREATENED
Washington, Mar. 27.
COST OF AUSTRIA REVOLT
OVER £2,000,000 IN A FEW DAYS
Vienna, Mar. 27.
Communiste, Nazis and "Allco It is announced that the revolt in Wonderland" were among the of the Socialists last month cost origins to which Congressmen to- co,000,000 schillings (about £2,- day attributed the charges of Pra-160,000), including the cost of the fessor Wirt against the Brains auxiliary forces employed.-Reuter. Trust.
E
RAIN LATER
The anticyclone romains con- trod over Mongello; but has
ex-
INTER-VARSITY GOLF MATCH
OXFORD LEAD IN FOURSOMES
|INDUSTRIAL
RESEARCH
COMPULSORY LEVY
London, Mar. 27.
companies have struck for higher About 9 a.m. that morning, an
News has been received in officer noticed that the deceased had Board han soiled his trousers. He was sent the Colony by cable from
the West to get a clean pair. Later a simi
The
President's
BRITISH SILK DUTIES
INCREASES TO BE DELAYED.
expra” Ordinance,
were broken.
He was subsequently sent to the which went ashore on Crook- Government Civil Hospital, where ed Island, in the Bahamas, It was found that eloven ribs were broken.
He made no complaint at all
whilst on the final stage of
In his statement he did not make her voyage to England. any complaint, All the prisoners
The information recolved fa to: in his cells were paraded before the effect that the yacht, (after) him, but he said no, and declined being refloated, underwent repairs to say anything.
at Nassau, and left on the 23rd The inquiry was then adjourned, Instant for. Bermuda. When deceased fivas sentenced at the Kowloon Magistracy for avoid ing paying bus fare, he claimed that he was an ex-police constable,
SIR
R ALEXANDER
CADOGAN
It was on June 1st last year that the Talmoshan set out from Hong kong, with a crew of naval officers, and succeeded in crossing, thu Paoife after an adventurous trip, being one of the smallest draft to havo made the crossing
(Special to "Talograph").
Mr. Rainoy has decided that thei
fily Telegraph. Copyright, Taipraphis Mes- charges are "too silly" for in-
(1894. Beatlerd More vestigation by the Department of
London, Mar. 28. Justice.
London, Mar. 27. · Mr. Baldwin, in the House of In the House of Commons last The resolution demanding a tended southward and increased Varsity golf contest, thirty-six consideration to the proposal that announced that the Government The first stage of the Inter-Commons, promised sympathetic night. Mr. Noville Chamberlain Congressional Investigation has considerably in Intensity. Shal-hole foursomes, was played off at a compulsory lovy for financing would continue to withhold the
Designed by Mr.' H. S. Rouse, Treen referred to the House Rules low depressions are situated over Formby in fino warm weather to industrial research should be proposed increases in silk duties,
asafsted by Mr. E. Cock the Tal Committee, which will decide what Tongking, to the south of Tokyo, day.
Shanghal, March 28, moshan was built at Kowloolt saction is to be taken to-day.
placed on Industries, his b and to tho N.E. of Hokkaido.
Sir Alexander Cadogan, British | Docks, on racing lacs, Her Oxford won three matches and
while the British and Japanese- In the meantime, Professor Wirt Local forecast:-East and N.E. Cambridge two
It was stated there was In-Governments were reviewing the Minister: to: China, arrived here owners' intend, entering hor: for has received a letter threatening winds,
creasing support for such a pro- situation arising from the break last night from Nanking. He is some of the races organised by the moderate, freshening; Ten algles will be played to noaal him with death.-Reuter..
elqudy, rain later.
among industries them- down of the Anglo-Japanese proceeding to Peking for the first Royal Ocean Racing Club after her morrow-Reuter,"
Fsolves British. Wireless."
textile negotiations United Press time to-morrow-Central New08 arrival in England.
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