THE INDIAN REFORM- PROPOSALS
Parliament Soon To Consider Issues
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.
NAVAL PARLEY
DELEGATES MAKE COURTESY CALLS
London, Oct. 18. Mr. Norman Davis, who, with Admiral Standley, arrived in Eng Iand on Tuesday as the principal Untied States delegates in the resumed bilateral conversations preliminary to next year's Naval Conference, paid a courtesy call this afternoon on Sir John Simon.
FRIDAY,
OCTOBER 19, 1934.
FANLING GOLF NEW YORK STOCK
STARTING TIMES FOR SUNDAY
Old Course
9.32 R. L. 8. Webb, W. W. Mac-
Kenzie.
0.36 R. A. Rodgers, G, McGrane. 9.40 A. D. Humphreys, I. H. Goare DAL JR. Paton, R. O. Webb, 9.48 J. M. Brown, J. A. D. Morrison. 0.62 G. Marseille, W. J. Jamieson 0.50 E. M. Brydon, K. S. Morrison. 10.00 D. J. Gilmore, R. Young. 10.04 C. Thwalten, W. N. Rayor A similar courtesy. call was 10.08 J. Coulthart, P. 9. Grant,
yesterday by Admiral
10.12 0. J. Stollingworf, H. F. Som- also arrived in Yamamoto, who London on Tuesday and will be 10.10 J. H. Little, F. Austin. associated with Mr. Matsudaira. 10.20 G C. Worrall, D. 9. Robb, Ambassador in London, as Japan- 10.24 J. 8. Ross, J. C. Taylor.
10.28 G. H. Elliott, J. W. Martin.·. ese representatives in these con-10.42 0. H. Bond, W. W. G. Shewan. versationa,
10.36 J. W. Alabaster, G. F. Hole.
made
London, Uct, 18. The programme of work before Parliament, which reassembles at the end of the present month after the summer recess, will bo dominated by the question of the Indian constitutional reforms, and the Government's Bill to give effect to their proposals will over- shadow in importance all other loxislation that will come before the new session to he opened by the King in state about November | official 29,
It is anticipated that a little over a fortnight will suffice to wind up the outstanding legisla tive work of the present session. and I will probably end On Navember 16, but the proceduro to be adopted in regard to the publication of the report of the Joint Select Committee of both Housca of Parliament on Indian] constitutional reforms will come Commons hofore the House of
when this session is resumed on October 30. The Committee was appointed to consider and report on the proposals contained in the White Paper which was referred{ to it about 18 months ago,
MAIN TASK ended. Meanwhile, the Committee has made a most exhaustive examina- tion of the problem, with the assistance of delegates represent- ing the interests most closely affected in India, and it has had the advice of expert witnesses who have been called upon to give evtilence on all aspects of the vast problem. The Committee's main task is now completed, but there still remains an immense Amount of detailed work to be don in connection with the prepara- tion of reports and records for printing and publication. There is, however, every prospect that the report will be published next month,
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THOTE.
It is not expected that any of the 10.40 A. C. I. Bowker, S. II. Dod
well. conversations will bo 10.44 J. E. Dovey, N. K. Littlejohn. opened until next week.—British 10.48 L. I. Cramer, D. Ellis. Wirctran.
10.62 A. B. Purven, J. Forbes.
New Course 9.32 Mrs. Paton, Mrs, Webb.
KICKERNEMING "TELEGRAPH" ART
SUPPLEMENT
To-morrow's Pletorial
Features
weddings Numerous local
to- will be illustrated in morrow's issue of the Tele- graph Pictorial Supplement. These will include the marri. digen of Capt. J. R. Morpeth and Miss C. M. Markhamo, Mr. I. M. S. Lloyd and' Miss Joan Potter, Mr. J. M. Evans and Miss Margaret Groundwater. and the Rev. H. B. Harvey and Міня Мона
Functions pictured 'will in- clude the opening of the new Chinese Y.M.C.A.
annexe in Kowloon, the Precious Blood Convent bazaar, the visit of the Hon. Mr. E.D.C, Wolfe to the Police Training School, and the match for the Aitken- hend Lawn Bowls Shield,
SPESIALGUINISTRITEZENTACJA VALİLİ
THE GAS WORKS
DISASTER
COMPANY
Eighteen claims. against the Hongkong and South China Gar Company arising out of the West Paint exclusion disnster were mentioned at the weekly calling over of the list at the Summary Court yesterday.
The desirability of making the CLAIMS AGAINST THE report available simultaneously in India and in Britain has been recognised, but Parliamentary ap proval for such a course is neces- sury. Accordingly, when Parlin ment reassembles a resolution to effect this will be submitted na behalf of the Government. 11 is ranted, the such sanction time required to carry out the wishes of Parliament Indientes! that the publication of the report may be expected towards the end of November, and the report will probably be debated soon after in both Houses of Parliament. Pre- sentation of the BB to give effect to the Government proposals, will | follow.British Wireless.
Mr. Justice Jacks, Puisne Judge, allowed adjournments sie die In view of the possibility of effecting some settlements.
Geneva.
Milan
| Buenos Aires
Shanghai, New York.
EXCHANGE
IRREGULAR MARKET,
YESTERDAY
The following reports on the Now York stock market have been received through Messre. Swan, Culbertson and Frits: The Wall Street Jour- nal report on yesterday's markets;— After duil irregularity throughout the day, stocks rallied near the close, mostly due to the strength of Glijotte issues, owing to favourablo earnings' reports. Gold and silver mining inques eased, due to further talk that the Government la swinging to the Traders were interested in Right. the reports that the big copper cam- panies in the United States plan to cut production by 20%. Bonds were irregularly lower, due to profit-taking. Stocks on the Curb Exchange were downward, due to the weakness of mining issues. Wheat prices caned owing to the weakness of the foreign markets and on benefictal rain in the Winter Belt.
8. C. & F. New York office cables: The stock market drifted irregularly in a meaningless trend. Third-quarter earnings of the General Electric Co., totaled 12 cents per share, against 8 cents per share in the corresponding period of last year. Johns Manville's third-quarter earnings totalled 38 Oct. 18. cents per share, against 42 cents per share last year. September earnings 74.13/82 of the Commonwealth Edison amount-
15.04%d
$393,500, against $410,000 12.19 September last year. The American 2204 Wootten Co., has reduced prices of 10.80
Ken- Spring lines by 5 to 75%. 610 necott Coppor Corporation has reduc 67.5/16
ed production by 20%. The American 30 Smelting & Refining Co, has alvanced 1/3-11/19 lend prices by points to 3,70 cents
4.94%
per b. Brokers' Loans have in- 7.24 crease by $34,000,000.
EXCHANGE RATES
Paria..
Oct. 17. 7436
.14.00
Berlin.
.12.13
Helsingfors
22044
Onlo
Athens
10,00% .510
.67.3/32 .36%%
.1/4%
.4.93%
7.214 20%
110.11/16 400 35.26/32
Hongkong
1/8.1/10
Brossels..
20.04
117%
690 36.13/16
1/7312
21.02
Stockholm,
13.39
10.39
Copenhagen Lisbon Bombay.
$22.40
22.40
110
1/6.1/10
110 1/6.1/16
Yakuhama Rio
Montevideo
Belgrade
Montreal
1/2 44 39.16/16 ,213
4.8844
| Amsterdans.
Vienna Prague. Bucharest Madrid.
Silver (Spot)....223% Silver (forway), 24 War Loun....... 1054
BERNARD'S SALE TO-DAY
We offer our complete stocks without reserve. No solled goods.
No out-of-date lines. Maximum value throughout.
COLF SHOES GOLF SHOES GOLF SHOES COLF SHOES GOLF SHIRTS
GOLF SHIRTS
$47.50 Reduced from $59.50
138.50 $15.50 $14.50
E
14
$39,50
Special
#
31
$25.50
Values
++
J
$18.75
in
$9.25
$11.25
Golf
$ 8.75
$ 9.75
and
ordinary footwear
GOLF JERKINS (Mado by "Ledux” of Leeds)
at SPECIAL LOW PRICES.
PULLOVERS, SLIPOVERS and CARDIGANS $3.50 Up. BEST QUALITY GREY WORSTED TROUSERS (Two shades)
$17.50 Reduced from $19.50 $14.50 Reduced from $18.50 $18.50
$22.50
CREAM FLANNEL TROUSERS CREAM GABERDINE TROUSERS
(All Trouser London Cut from London shrunk materials).
TUNIC SHIRTS,
in
Superior Qualities Only $9.25 Reduced from $10.50
$5.50 TUNIC SHIRTS NECKTIES
M
$7.75 and $8.25
P
in excellent variety $1.50
HOSE SUSPENDERS
.75
$ 2.75 $2.00
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20% New York and Chicago reports re- -ceived through Mesars. Swan Culbert-
ron and Fritz:-
Cotton: The market was quiet and featureless, awaiting a definite an- pancement of the policy to be pursued by the Administration. The busin was very Arm.
Grains: There was improved buy- ing late in the session on Liverpool advices. Liquidation has completed, 4%
ny but we doult if there will be 39.15/16 marked trend at present.
214 4.81% 23% 2376 106%%
-British Wireless.
MANILA STOCK
EXCHANGE
PHILIPPINE GOLD SHARE QUOTATIONS.
To-day's quotations as received by Messrs, Swan, Culbertson and Fritz Phortly after the close of the morning session of the Manila Stock Exchange are as follows:-
At Gedulde
agalo Gold Mirr
Rubber: The market was steadier, Malayn shipments of rúübber during the first half of October totalled 23,000 tons. Traders are adopting a walling attitude.
Sugar: Liquidation continued aid the technical position still appears to be unfavourable.
Dow-Junes Averages:
ga Industrial
20 Rails
Amer. Can Amer. Smelt & Ref. Auburn Amer. Tel. & Tel. 1.1. Cose
Oct. 17. Oct. 18.
96.29
96.34
30.67
36.28
20 Utilities 40 Bondia 11-Commodity Index 69.27
17 Leading Stocks.
20.00
19.88
93.43
09.35
69.14
Oct. 18.
103%
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Price in Pra
Asked Sales Volume Prie Price
in l'esor 0.48 6.44 0.30
0.33 000 11.00 31.00 20000 19,17 0,16 B.17 1.20 1,00 1.10 1000 6.33 10000 6.40 6.30 0.14 0.13 0,33 0.31
Du Pont
94
Elec. Bond & Share
10
General Motors..
30%
Int. Tel. & Tel.
10
steintyre
45%
4000 Montgomery Ward
28%
Nut. Distillers
207%
N.Y. Central
21%
Socony-Vacuum
13%
103
-30% 32%
egnet Calidated $1.00
Gold River
T 3 HOM
togon Mintune Co.
Melorot Mouting Con
aye Calidated
All the plaintiffs are Chinese and their claims total over $4,000, Other and larger claims have been filed in Original Jurisdiélion," | stendy. Valume femon
l'arrnir
0.27 0.25 0.20 1000
B. CA P. Gold share Toefen, 89.6. Market
110.000.
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ROYAL WEDDING
PREPARATIONS FOR BIG EVENT
London, Oct. 18. It is understood that Princess Marina and Prince and Princess Nicholas of Greece will arrivo In London on November 21 to make formal preparations for the Royal wedding on 20th.
The Duke of Kent, who repre- sented the King at to-day's funeral, In Belgrade, of King Alexander, will return home on Sunday. His Royal Highness will travel by rall with Princess Marina and her parents to Paris, and will completo the journey alone by aeroplane. -British Wireless.
SOLO FLIGHT TO
AUSTRALIA.
FLIER DEPARTS FROM CROYDON
London, Oct. 18. Jackson, the Australian dirt track rider, who is making a solo flight to Australia, left Croydon Aerodromo this afternoon for Lyons in his Avion aeroplane.
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