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BRITAIN TAKES THE CONTINENT BY SURPRISE Germany Asked to Explain Military Budget Increases
TRAGIC DEATH OF U.S. MINISTER
COLLAPSE AT A BANQUET
DUBLIN CASTLE TRAGEDY
(Special to "Telegraph")
(By Terrash. Copyright, Telegraphic Mum
Received Arri engra Ordinance. 296. 10.18 m.)
Dublin, April 10.
SILVER EXPERT.
ARRIVES
Expects to Stay in China
a Month
Shanghai, April 10. Prufessor Rogers, the Ameri
thin can silver expert, arrived morning aboard the President Hoover, being met at the wharf Cht- by representatives of local nese bankers.
Professor Rogers stated that he expects to stay in China for a month or more. He wilt vialt Nanking and Peking and wil The meel Government traders. date of his departure for Nanking har nol yet been decided.-Renter.
Mr. W. W. McDowell, the newly FASCIST RIOT IN
installed American Minister to the Irish Free State, collapsed | and died last night at n' banquet given in his honour by the Irish Government at Dublin Castle.
The Minister's death occurred with tragic suddenness. He was in the midst of his reply to congratula-]
BRISTOL
[SIR JOHN GILmour
EXPLAINS
OPEN VIOLATION OF TREATY?
FLOOD OF QUESTIONS IN
PARLIAMENT ··
MINISTERS RESERVED
LONDON, APRIL 10.
BRITAIN HAS TAKEN EUROPE BY SURPRISE BY THE ADOPTION OF THE INITIATIVE IN EN- QUIRING INTO THE MEANING OF THE GREATLY ENLARGED GERMAN ESTIMATES FOR MILI- TARY PURPOSES.
Sir Eric Phipps, the British Am- bassador in Berlin.
Warm approval of the move is expressed in France BRITAIN and Belgium. The step is furnishing a lively topic of
AND... discussion on the Continent.
FREE STATE
Sir Eric Phipps, the British Ambassador in Berlin, has been given all necessary instructionis.
tory speech when he faltered and EXCUSE FOR THE AMBASSADOR'S CALL ON M. BARTHOU
collapsed.
Mr. de Valera. sitting by his alde, hurried to his assistance, but
Mr. McDowell was already dead.
It is believed that death was due
to heart disease.
Mr. McDowell had only been in the Irish Free State for about a fortnight, creating
activities
CROWD
London, Apr. 9.
in
the
· FRENCH APPROVAL.
in
LITTLE HOPE OF RECONCILIATION
MR. THOMAS'S ATTITUDE
U.S. LABOUR STRIFE
HUDSON PLANT CLOSES DOWN
GRAVE STRIKE THREATS
Detroit, April 9. Labour troubles in the United States are growing seriously and causing consi- derable worry to Adminis- tration officials,
The labour troubles were, in-
JOBLESS HALVED IN A YEAR
Ro-Employment Claims
in Germany
(Special to "Telegraph")
(By Telegraph. Copyright, Telegraphio Mies. Ordinance. 110 Beceived April
ge
Berlin, April. 9. Unemployment in Ger
been halved during the past year.
many
has
It is officially announced that the unemployed on March 31 numbered 2,800,000, compared with 6,600,000 a year ago and 3,370,000 at the end of February. Reuter's Special Servicc.
tensified to-day by the Closing TRIUMVIRATE TO
down of the Hudson Motor Car Company, as the result of a strike of an accessories company manu- facturing parts which are other wise unobtainable,
Eighteen thousand men in the Hudson plant are affected by the' shut-out, making a total of twenty- five thousand men idle in Detroit Ito-day.
MEET
CHINA'S POLICY
IN NORTH
The tool and die makers are also WANG GOING TO
threatening to strike unless their wages are substantially increased.
CAUSES OF TROUBLE.
The demand for shorter hours and high wages, and the dissatis- fuction of the Labour leaders with the procedure adopted by the Roosevelt-creates Labour Board
NANCHANG
(Special to "Talagrapk").
Nanking Apr. 10. Political attention is focussed
are reported to be the causes of on the situation which threatens to develop as the result of Mr. the present difficulties.
attitude towards Significance is acen in Washing. Huang Fu's London, April 9.
tun in the sudden departure of Japan. Suggestions that a further
The press report that Huang General Hugh Johnson, accom- effort should be made to dis-panied by an assistant, for Florida. Fu has offered his resignation from cover a solution to the dispute where he will join the President's the chairmanship of the Peking between Britain and the Irish yachting party-Reuter, Free State were made in the House of Commons at question
TRUCE BREACH ALLEGED
Political Council as the only alternative to acceptance of hla views on recognition of Manchu- kuo is denied by responsible quar. ters.
A change of plan has occurred in reference to the discussions.
It is authoritatively stated in, think that had any effect on the Disturbances caused by Fascist Paris that Lord Tyrrell, the Brit actual question on the paper.
Bristol hayish Ambassador, called upon M. OTHERS QUESTIONS.
French Foreign The Foreign Secretary was then- strengthened the spirit of protest Barthou, a diplomatic against the wearing of black Minister, on Saturday and inform-asked what action, in view of those fluttering at the outset by prement shirts in England.
ed him that Britain intended to projected German increases
armament expenditure, the British ing his eredentials to r. do
Answering questions izL the ask the German Government to Government intended taking to Valera instead of to the Governor- General.
was subsequently House of Commons regarding the indicats whether the increases In avoid a breakdown of the Disarm revealed that the change in recent Fascist meeting in Bristol,
(Sir John her military expenditure constitat-ment Conference. He replied procedure had taken place with the Home Secretary the approval of the British Govern Gilmour) said that a large numbered a violation of the Treaty of that the Lord Privy Seal was at Fascist Varsalles or whether it was prepar- tending the meeting Conference of stewards wearing
Burcati at Geneva to-morrow, and
time to-day. ment.United Press.
uniform prevented an outbreak of ing the way for such violation.
that any statement on the subject
olit- In reply, the Dominions Secret- MINE-OWNER IN AMERICA. disorder in the hali but afterwards
must necessarily await the
ary, Mr. J. H. Thomas, déclared five hundred Fascists)
come of this meeting.
It is now proposed that Huang Reuter-states-that the tragedy four or
"The Prime Minister was naked.that the British Government were occurred at a banquet and recep-assembled outside the hall whore M.- Burihou warmly thanked large crowd had collected and Lord Tyrrell for the communi-
Fu shall stay at Nanchang with with the Free State with a view]
Chiang Kai-shek until the arrival tion, a private function given by a
cause the
to the settlement of all questions
of Wang Ching-wei. The. Premier Mr. de Valera and attended by some disorder occurred which the cation and begged him to convey whether the increases in the Ger- very willing to resume discussions
to his government the entire arman Estimates would
British Government to augment
and acting Foreign Minister was members of the Executive Council police quickly suppressed.
There was no doubt that this proval of the French Cabinet.
to have and the Diplomatic Corps.
left by gunboat for The
the British immediately the Royal Air Force but there must first be an accept- action of
Mr. Thomas emphasised that the Mr. McDowell was sitting beside disorder was largely due to the
Klukiang last evening, but he was question of the fand annuities Mr. de Valera. He rose to reply adoption of semi-military evolu-Government in officially enquiring to a One-Power Standard. He ble basis for discussion.
(By Telegraph. Copyright, Telegraphie Her delayed by other urgently press- to several congratulatory speechestions by the Fascists, whose generin Berlin ns to the meaning of the replied that while the matter re Government,
Received Apring affairs of State and is sailing He also pointed out that the 20, 2.52 0.7
this morning. based on the fact that the League consideration of the
Detroit, April 10. Future policy will probably be collapsed before a horrified gather crowd as provocative.
The Home Secretary added that of Nations retains the power of he could add nothing at the present
the dispute to the arbitration of| The Union of Automobile! decided by the three lenders dur an impartial tribunal, but the offer Workers are the whole question of the wearing supervision and it would be open moment to the statement on air Government had offered to submit
alleging that the|ing the conference at Nanchang.- of uniforms by political parties to the British Government to call policy made by Mr. Baldwin
had proved unacceptable to the Automobile Labour Board created Central News. the attention of the League to any March 8th.-British Wirctcar.
Irish Free State-Renter. contemplated breach of the peace
by the President is not enforcing treaty.
the terms of the trpce which halted; the recent atrike threat.
when he faltered suddenly and behaviour was regarded by the increased defence estimates isferred to was receiving the careful formed only a part of the dispute.]
ing
Mr. McDowell was the controller of a number of American mines and was formerly Governor of Moniana-Reuter.
MILLWALL IN SAFER POSITION
Home Victory Over Southampton
London, April 9.
Mwall today made farther progress in their effort to avoid
was receiving his careful consider ation.-British Wireless.
relegation, by dofcating Southamp ton at the Den by one goal to nil.p
table now reads:
The foot of the Second Division
Netta County 37 11 30 14 61 58 32 Notts Fordal 8 11 9 18 01 GG 31 #8 13 Swanson
50 31
69 31
Millwall 38 10 11 Manchester U. 38 12 4 Lincoln
38 8 7 23 38 65 23
-Router.
NEW GOVERNOR OF NYASALAND
SIR H. KITTERMASTER
APPOINTED
London April 9.
to
bo
H. M. the King has appointed Sir Harold Kittermaster, Governor
Honduras, of British Governor and Commander-in-Chief of Nyasaland, in succession to Sir Winthrop Youus, recently appoint- ed Governor of Northern Rhodesin. -British Wireless,
THREE WOMEN TRAMPLED
STRIKE CLASH AT CLEVELAND
(Ry
(Special to "Talograph")
Telegraph, Copyright, Telegraphie Mar Ordinance, 2384- Received April
mi
IN THE OPEN?
Germany has long been suspect- ed of violating the Versailles Treaty in the matter of arma- ments and the new estimates. largely above those of past years, are construed in some quarters as 385 ROW meaning that Germany proposing to do openly what it is believed that she has hitherto done' in secret.-Renter.
́ ́U.S. · HOLDING
ALOOF
To Attend Bureau As Observer Only
RODELE
on
WHEAT PRICE
DEBATE
INTERNATIONAL
Accusations Against Labour Board
adgea
(Special to "Tolsgraph")
Ordinance, 2004.
Eighteen thousand workers in 62 plants have threatened to strike on Thursday night unless their wages are increased, and hours decreased. A strike of 4,600 men of the Nash Motor Company and the Sea- man Body Company is continuing! in Milwaukee and Knoska.--United Press.
MANCHUKUO AND OLYMPICS
DECISION TO BE TAKEN TO-DAY
(Special to "Telograph")
FIRE FATALITY
ON JUNK
MAN TRAPPED AND
SUFFOCATED
When fire broke out on a junk alongside the Hong Ping Wharf, on the central waterfront at 3 'clock this morning, a foki was trapped in a hatch and suffocated to death.
CONTROL SCHEMES (Special to "Telegraph”)
Rome, April 9. (Telegraph, Copyright. Tricorsokia Msa-
In view of the fact that the Apri Ordinance, 1891. Received 10 $55 a.m.
price of wheat in China is at the COMMONS QUERIES.
Washington, April 9.
present time very much below the American policy on the dis- price of rice, it is felt that u con London, Apr. 9.
The fire occurred near the stern Commons armament question was reiterated siderable improvement in world When the House of
where the man was sleeping in a reassembled after the recess this by Mr. Cordell Hull, the Secretary prices would not result in any ap
tiny hatch situated above the Cleveland, April 9.
preciable diminution of the Far afternoon, the first business was of State, to-day,
anchor chain locker. It is thought He said that the United States Eastern demand for wheat, saya
that when surprised by the fre Three women strike pickets were of questions addressed to the injured
to-day when mounted Foreign Secretary and the Prime would maintain his "Hands Off" a communique lesued at the close
burning through the bulkhead, he police rode them down in the Minister relating to the armaments policy in regard to purely Euro-of to-day's meeting of the Inter..
foll through the opening between of a clash following situation.
pean and political phases of the national Wheat Conference, which
the two compartments, and found course atrike
Shanghai, April 10. workers of the of office
Replying to questions regarding disarmament problem, during the discussed minimum prices and con- Cleveland Worsted Mills Company, the increase in the German Naval forthcoming meeting of the Bureau sidered the technical sub-com-
Decision on whether Manchu- himself trapped by the quick pro- -United Press.
and Military. Estimates, Sir John jof the Conference, which is dud to mittee's suggestions, and alter-
kup should be allowed to partici-gress of the fire.
The outbreak was extinguished native schemes. Simon said the German Estimates open to-morrow.
ap-pate in the Far East Olympic by the Fire Brigade with the Another committee WAR Mr. Wilson, the American Minis- for 1934 revealed the following increases as compared with those ter in Switzerland, will attend the pointed which will meet to-morrow Games as a nation will probably assistance of the crew, with very of 1933:
Bureau on behalf of the United to draft a scheme as the basis for be taken by the Round Table Can- athletes, who Navy
Many Chinese estimates.-233,000,000 States, but will wit merely as an consideration by the full Conference to-day. relchmarks, an increases of 50,-observer, under instruction ference.
that ho is not to participate in the The communique anys that the have been selected to participate 000,000 reichmarks on 1933.
reich-discussions. United Preas. Conference to-day complete Itain the various games in the Olym- Army-647,000,000,000
review of the effects up to date of pic Mect, threaten to withdraw if marks, an increase of 175,000,000
the London Wheat Agreements and the Chinese delegates fall to press reichmarks.
out that world wheat for the non-participation of Man- points prices are disappointingly and chukuo.Central News. materially lower to-day than when
MINERS GET WAGE INCREASE
CLEVELAND PEACE PACT
(Special to "Telegraph")
(ly Telegraph. Copyright. Telegraphia
Ordinater. 2802.
10. 9,59 Nmd
Reorived
Apri
Air Ministry.
210,000.000
reichmarks, an increase 132,000,000 KING
rolchmarks.
"la Majesty's Government nre giving very serious consideration to this matter, and I have instruct- ed the British Ambassador at Berlin to make enquiries of the Cleveland, Apr. 9. German Government on the sub- The United Mine Workers Union ject," said Sir Simon, Ile added leaders to-day signed a 24 per that he expected
to receive Cont. wage increase agreement
2211
world export parity,
of
|little damage,
SENATE SILVER SENTIMENT
FAVOURS DIES BILL ACCEPTANCE
AND QUEEN OF SIAM
the agreements were concluded, The engagement is announced but only in a limited number of Mr. John Maltby Sunley, of the Hong-
New York, April 10, countries, In which millora prices kong branch of the Manufacturers SEVEN WEEKS' STAY for wheat were equal to or above Life Insurance Company, te Bliss According to reports in the Joan Frances Begbie, of Melbourne, silver market, sentiment in the IN LONDON
aub-tommitted of the Senate which It is estimated that three-quar- Australin London April 9.
is considering the Dies B11 Is In The King and Queen of Slamers of the world's wheat entered:
11.M.9. Falmouth, flying the flag of favour of accepting it, including prices very much. consumption is very improbable that Inext month,.
Dreyer, left Hongkong this morning monetisation of silver.
The statement is attributed to According to present arrange-moderate increase in prices would at 6 a.m. for Canton. His Excellency
Lande, Thomas-Asia Replying to a further question
through Reuter. regarding a speech recently made monts, they will arrive on May have any effect of decreasing the will remain in Canton until Thurs-Senator by Goneral Geering at Potsdam, and will remain for seven weeks.→ world demand for wheat for day when he leaves for Macao, re-
turning to Hongkong on Saturday. Ihuman consumption.-Reuter. Sir John Simon said ho did not British Wireless.
at
programme H.M.9. Keppel leavea for affecting 15,000 coal mine workers communication during the present will pay a private visit to London above the export point and thus it the C.-in-C Admiral Sir Frederic C. Sonator Thomas's plan for
1.M.S. Eagle will leave Hongkong for Chusan on May 4, accompanied by II.M.S. Witch, and under an amended
The extent of the increase was Woonung and Shanghat on April 20, The destroyers Whitshed, Wren and parily secured by shortening the
to sevan hours. on working day Veteran salf. for Nimrod Sound April 27.
United Pros9,
week.
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