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DAR TAKREF THURSDAY, MAY 17, 1934.
日五初月四
SINGLE COFT 10 CONTE SILIS FIT ANNOM
ROOSEVELT'S SILVER OFFER
AGREEMENT REACHED
BIMETALLISM POLICY MANDATORY
RISE IN LOCAL DOLLAR
Bullish news from Ameri- ca regarding silver caused a rise of a farthing in the Hongkong dollar this morn- ing, the opening quotation being 18. 4%d.
SOCONY BUYING SOVIET OIL
For Distribution In Near East
New York, May 16, The Socony-Vacuum Cor- poration has contracted with the Soviet for the pur- chase of half A million barrels of oil products for distribution in the Near East
Oil circles are of opinion that the deal is the fore- runner of larger transactions soon-Reuter,
WHITEAWAYS
MEN'S
WHITE CANVAS BATHING SHOES
with
ROPE SOLES Sizes 6 to 9. PRICE $1.50 Pair.
TAXI SMASH: SIR AUSTEN CORPSE RIDDLE
CHAMBERLAIN INVOLVED
COLLISION IN LONDON
VETERAN M.P. INJURED
· SEVERE PAIN IN LEFT SIDE
London, May 16: Sir Austen Chamberlain met with a serious accident in London this afternoon
ACTINDUMERUPAKUATIKAPINwhen leaving the House of
President Roosevelt is reportedlys to have drafted a declaration on silver, which is expected to be Issued immediately,
The Message, which it is pre- sumed will be sent to Congress, la represented to, imply a virtual agreement for legislation during the present session of Congress,
It is said to provide for a man- datory declaration of policy in which silver will be included asi part of the metallic base of the country's currency,
Silver prices advanced th inj New York, but in London there! wax a decline of 3/10ths, the Washington news coming after
the close of the market.
CONGRESS
OF GAS Commons in a taxi-cab.
VICTIMS
EXPLOSION
TYPICAL CASES GIVEN AID
RELIEF FUND.
GROWING
The extent of his Injuries are not yet known.
Sir Austen's taxi was involved in a collision with another vehicle as the result of which his taxi was overturned.
Was
The veteran statesman heavily thrown and was severely shakes and bruised.
LORD DAWSON ON SPOT.
Lord Dawson of Penn, His Majesty's physician, happened to be passing the scene of the ac- eldent and conveyed him to his
Welcome contributions to the Telegraph's Fund on be-home, half of sufferers in the Gas- works Disaster continue to come to hand, a further 5312.15 being received up to 11 am, to-day. This brings
Sir Ansten Chamberlain com- plains of a severe pain in his left side and a close examination
is being made.
Sir Aus:
ten Cham
berlain
New
Surgery Methods
IN SPAIN
CHACO WAR BILL TO PROHIBIT
SUPPLIES
ARMS EMBARGO IMPOSSIBLE
UNITED STATES'
POSITION
3
London, May 16, Mr. Baldwin, on behalf of the Foreign Secretary, replied to a Parliamentary question to-day calling attention to the state- jinent, in. respect of the Lengue Commission which has been investigating the Bolivia- Paraguay dispute that arms were imported into those countries from America and Europe.
With regard to the questioner's
·BLACK SHIRTS
M.P. Refused Leave To Introduco
London, May 16. Commander Oliver Locker-Lampson was re-
fused leave in the House of Commons this afternoon to introduce a bill to prohibit the wearing of uniforms for political purposes.-British Wireless.
"REFUSES TO BE DEAD"
PERSPIRES AND KEEPS COLOUR
SCIENTISTS BAFFLED
(Special to "Telegraph")
Madrid, May 17.
ARMAMENTS consenting to lie down, re-
SNAGS
suggestion that, irrespective of AMERICA TO RESTATE the action of foreign armament factories, licences should be with- held for such experts from Bri-
tain, Mr. Baldwin said he feared
no useful purpose would be served
ATTITUDE
A corpse which, while fuses to be dead is baffling. the scientists of Spain.
The spectacle of a corpse which perspires, retains itx natural colouring and shows no signs of
decomposition never having been soen in Palma (Mallorca) before, thousands of people are erowd- ing to the morgue to view the phenomenon.
by such a course, since an embargo GENEVA FULL OF shows signs of actually being dead.
to be effective must be enforced at least by the principal arms- manufacturing countries, several of which had not yet expressed their readiness to co-operate.
BRITISH INITIATIVE.
Recapitulating the history of this particular proposal for an arma embargo, Mr. Baldwin sald it
RUMOURS
Until he stops perspiring and Ramon Moranta, the 28-year-old Pulma youth he has set science this problem, cannot be hurled as Geneva, May 16.' a consequence of a local regulation An important statement re-
which
down that burial con inys it defining the attitude of the United only be allowed when decomposi of the disarmament problem is lying for weeks in the morguo, with States towards the various phases tion has set in.
And so Ramon Moranta has been expected on May 29.
crowds of vialtors inspecting his, It was reported to-day that it was on the Initiative of the British had already been decided to ad-body in the hope that it may show Government that an exchange of journ the Disarmament Confer further signs of life.-United Press. views originally took place, moro than a year ago, between the Gov- in League circles.
orence, but this was promptly denied ernments of the United Kingdom, the United States, France and Minister,
Mr. Barthou, the French Foreign
was
TO ADJOURN the total, at the time of go- keensat regret, as it is feared at SOWER PROFESSOR'S Italy with a view to agreement phatic that no such, despairing
JUNE FIVE THE TENTATIVE DATE
Washington, May 16.
played
before,
Huny.
RUSSIAN GOLD PRODUCTION
RAPIDLY GROWING
RETURNS
the
19
Members of all parties in the lobbies heard the news with ing to press, to $1,192.35.
may hasten the retire- ment of Str Austen from the House
DISCOVERY
between them to prohibit the ex-decision had been reached or Bug- The St. John Ambulance of Commons, a course which he
port of arms to Bolivia and Parn gested: He was still hopeful, he Brigade, which is administering hinted he
(Special to "Telegraph”) might the Fund, was busy yesterday dis- months ago.
take twelve
declared, although he admitted tributing grants to immediately
Moscow, May 16.
Subsequently, the British Gov- that the conference might fail and necessitous cases, all of which
ernment, with the co-operation of ENHANCED REPUTATION.. A new technique for major the French Government, submitted eussed of the General Disarma- that the possibility has been dis- Congress is likely to ad-were closely scrutinised.
Sir Austen Chamberlaja, with jabdominal operations which its Amongst the cases dealt with his monocle and silk hat, is one of originator believes will
memorandum to the Lenguement Commission reporting back]
Moscow, May 16. journ, as desired by the Pre-as that of a woman whose the country's elder statesmen in many lives has been perfected suggesting that steps be taken
save Counc!! on February 26, 1933, to the League of Nations Council.
Soviet gold production in 1933 sident, in the early days of husband and son were killed in the every unsc. of the word, and is by a-Soviet surgeon Professor under Article 11 of the Covenant
increased by 142 per cent...Ag disaster, whilst other members of one of the few active politicians S. I. Spaso-Kukotsky.
OVER IN A FORTNIGHT."""" compared with the previous year, June.
the family are fe
to recommend Governments to im- Competent quarters bellove that according to hitherto jealously June 5 has been tentatively fixed in from hospital suffer who has enhanced his reputa
received.
tion after vacating Cabinet rank, that many patients died from
The surgeon became convinced pose this embargo,
when the General Commission guarded figures announced to-day. for the adjournment following a
In another case, a grant was His mature advice and counsel stomach operations because they by Governments in favour of this A draft declaration, to be aigned conference to-day between Pre made to a woman whose husband, has been listened to
meets on May 20,
The production was valued at eldent Roosevelt and Congressional a cook, happened to be visiting deep respect in the last two years hours
with vory were deprived of food for some step, was considered by the Coun-
It will be difficult 100,000,000 roubles in 1933, against o keep it alive for 41,000,000 roubles in 1932. leaders.
Clarence Terrace at the time of und he has the disaster and who received in-portant part in focussing public formation of dangerous acids In United Kingdom.
The production in the first quar- Consequently, cit and was accepted by all States a highly im vitality was exhausted and the members of the Council, including
more than a fort-
ight. juries from which he later died attention on
Many, inter of 1934 was 67 per cent, above! fact, believe that the same period of Inst year, the slum problem the intestines was facilitated. in hospital. The woman lost all with remarkably eloquent and
the best and her possessions, and had only her moving appeals for the "under-teract this condition, Dr. Spaso-
Stalin is of opinion that In his first attempts to coun- husband to support her.
aealthiest solution Soviet could get four times dog" in the squalid hovels of great Kukotsky introduced into the inacceptance subject in acceptance
will be a long In-much gold if she could get suf- A number of Stales made their anything else lo stimulate the "breakfast" of spirits, butter number of other States including Norman Davis. will afford a better clties, which have done more than testines, following the operation, of a declaration by a speelifted.
terval in the trust, ficient dredgers and other that an improying machinery-Reuter. Government to action in a great eggs and milk. He estimated that the United States. The Govern prospect of a settlement. slum-clearance programme.
hair a
litre contained calories. As a result of restoring stated that they were unable to 4,000 ment of the latter country however, It is difficult to realise that Sirthe patient's vigour by this method impose an embargo until necessary
News from Washington reports STOP PRESS Austen has already passed
President Roosevelt as announ- his the surgeon estimates that he legislation has been passed by seventieth birthday, and that next reduced fatalities from, abdominal Congress, and no such legislation attitude on disarmament issues, cing that he is preparing a full}
of exposition
the to Mr. Lloyd George, he has been operations from 16 to 4.1 per cent. has been passed.-British Wireless, which will be delivered at Geneva American 100.00 in Parliament longer
than any
Now, Dr. Spnso-Kakotsky hay other Member, having first been gone even further and has begun 31.00 elected forty-one years ago.
feeding patients n light but nutri- 10.00
He la the second of Britain's tious diet in advance of the 2.00 veteran politicians to meet with operation.—United Press,
an aceldent in recent, months, the other being Mr. George Lansbury, who is now rapidly recovering. 20.00 Reuter,
1.18.55
Before the adjournment it will be necessary to pass Bills dealing with communications control, the insurance of lank deposits, and Jonna to industry, but there is every indication that the disputed unemployment insurance bills and the controversial labour legislation will be set aside,
died in hospital yesterday, was The widow of another cook, who also antongst the enses relieved. The Silver blot is still striving they show that the money is being These are tygeal cases, and to force legislation through Con-devoted to practical purposes, gress durig the present session,
St.
but there is no clear indication yet Already acknowledged $880.20 regarding what will happen in this Mr. Ho Kom-toug (Per matter.
John Ambulance Another conference 1s being} Brigade) beld at the White House later to-Staffs of H.K. Hotel day to discuss the silver proposals. Garage Repair Dept. -Renter
LOOP THE LOOP COLLISION
TWO R.A.F. PILOTS ESCAPE
A.P.P.
Stan" Chinese Star Hongkong Telephone Co., Ltd.. Kowloon (Second dons- tion) Management and Staff,
Hongkong Intel
Total
London, May 16. IMMEDIATE NAVAL
When x Royal Air Force
single-seater
OVER SEVENTY.
ACTING FOR VICEROY.
London, May 16.
AMERICA'S POSITION.
SOCIAL SERVICE
PRINCE ON THREE DAYS' TOUR
economic aftuation
by Mr. Norman Davis. The Presi dont did not indicate, however, that there is any change in American policy-Reuter,
HENDERSON DENIES RESIGNATION.
Tokyo, May 17.
It is learned from Shimonoseki that the Haruna Maru has strand- ed at the entrance to the Shimono- seki Straits, with the Japanese Mr. Arthur Henderson to-day textile conferenco delegates denied 2 report that he had board. Malak Khan, an Indian watchman Governor-General of India fo-day,
London May 16.. resigned the Presidency of the The Prince of Wales, who Disarmament Conference. He said in very foggy weather. Salvage at the Kowloon Godowns, was ad-
The ship grounded at midnight $1.192.35mitted to hospital yesterday with In Lord Willingdon having just left travelled to North Wales during he was making the necessary
planes of the BUILDING IN US.
Northumberland Squadron were looping the loop in close forma-
tion to-day, two of the machines Navy Secretary Details
collided and crashed.
Both pilots, Flight-Lieutenant Brookes and Sergeant Willis. jumped and landed safely by parachutes British Wirelcan.
PREMIER'S HOLIDAY.
London, May 16.
The Prime Minister will to plano for Lossiemouth, where he will spend the Whitsuntide Recess.
morrow leave London by nero-i
-British Wireless.
Programme
Washington, May 16,
Two Rotilla leaders, twelve destroyers and six submarines will be constructed Immediately for the United States Navy with funds which will be made available from the $1,322,000,000, which Presiden:
Sir George Stanley assumed the of Viceroy and Acting
office
Jurier, muid to have been indicted by India with Ludy Willingdon for a the night, to-day began a three arrangements for the work to be tags are expected to tow her off. un unidentified Chinese assailant, who holiday in England, travelling by days', tour, during which, as resumed on May 29 and was deternt high tide, 11 am-Reuter. escapied after the attack.
jnfr.-British Wircices.
Lancashire Replies to
Accusers
Superior Japanese Efficiency Warmly Refuted
London, May 16. Grey, the chairman of the Cation Spinnera and Manufacturers Roosevelt has asked for from Concashire's inability to com-
The suggestion that Lan-Association.
Mr. Grey declared that if labour Lancashire could produce oven more cheaply than Japan, not-
to
Patron of the National Council of mined to do everything in his power Social Service, he is visiting 20 to Influence the Conference towns and vilingos to inspect carry through its original task. voluntary work being done for the KEEN DISAPPOINTMENT, unemployed.
The Foreign Secretary, Sir John, Simon, in addressing the Federa (Continued on Page T.)
1s
The tour is being made informal as possible, and the Prineo is accompanied only by hla Private Secretary-British Wire- losa.
N.Y. SAVINGS BANK BILL
SIGNED BY STATE GOVERNOR
SIR ALEXANDER CADOGAN
"SOCIAL CALL" ON CHIANG
Nanchang, May 17.
Str Alexander Cadogan, British Minister to China, arrived here yesterday afternoon in General New York, May 10, Chiang Kai-shek's private plane. The Governor of New York He attended a
dinner
party
held
for public works, according pete on equal terms with costs as a factor were eliminated, to the Secretary of the Navy, Mr.Japan is due to inefficiency Claud Swanson.-Reuter.
in Lancashire was warmly withstanding the two-shift system denied to-day.
In Japan which enables a reduction State, Mr. Lehmann, han signed at General Chlang's residence last Japanese textile manufacturers he added, was Japanose advertising Peserve avstem and of the Federal Chu.. Chia Hus, the Ministr
in overhead charges.
the Bill permitting savings banks evening, when he met a number "It is ridiculous to say that the Much of this inefficiency talk, to become members of the Federal of Chinese officials Including. Dr. cashire," nccording to Mr. John habit of self-depreciation-Reuter. | Reuter.. are mora officient than Lan- propaganda, aided by Britain's Deposit Insurance Corporation. Education. The meeting was of a
social natureCentral News,
In the undergrowth near Victoria akull, were suffered by a man, Loung Injuries which included a fractured Road yesterday, the remaing of an Kwai, when he attempted to alight unknown Chinuse who had committed from a moving trum car nt Shauki- auicide by hanging himself,
were wan yesterday. He was conveyed to found by the police yesterday. the Government Civil. Hospital.
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