AMERICAN AID FOR FRANC?
STABILISATION EFFORT RUMOUR
PREVENTING
.
GOLD FLOW
Washington, Nov, 19.
It In persistontly reported in well-informed quarters
part
of the
that a U.S.$200,000,000 Stabilisation Fund established to, protect the American dollar after the United States abandoned the gold standard, has been used to steady the French frane rate,
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER · 2
HOPEFUL TREND Silver
Smugglers
IN NAVAL TALK Intercepted
JAPAN TO MODIFY ATTITUDE?
MATSUDAIRA MEETS SIMON
ENCOURAGING CONVERSATION
The Treasury Department re-
London, Nov. 19. Apparently the Japanese naval fuses to confirm the reports, but delegation to the tripartite con- it is known that the Administra-ference here is at least consider- tion is noxious to prevent the ring a modification of its demands out Row of gold from France to for actual parity between the Americn, which would inevitably navies of the three major sea weaken the frane in its sterling Powera. This was the indication dollar relationship.
British and Japanese spokesmen. at conversations to-night between
Foderal Reserve Board Metals have pointed out that the une of the Stabilisation Fund to prevenf nctuation in European cur- rencies would be advantageous to American.trade.--Reuter.
No Advocate
Mr. Matsudaira, the Japanese
luister, met Sle John Simon. Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, and discussed for nearly an hour various problems in con- nection with the naval armaments disagreement.
WMANIKCHARNASORIAZIONE DENTIEM PARANOFRISTENTE DATARELOMPIÈCE
LOWER WAGES IN U.S.
Government Plans Economy
Washington, Nov. 19,
It is reported here that the Administration is con sidering fundamental
change in the public works programme calling for a reduction of wages and cost of materials in all Covern- mental construction.
The appointment of Mr. Marriner Eccles as Governor of the Federal Reserve Board indicates a greater and more direct control of credit by the Government,
Many believe that until general consumption over- takes supply inflated prices are unlikely
Government experts in- sist that the business out Icok has improved.—Stean, Culbertson and Fritz.
GUNBOATS SEIZE $100,000 SHIPMENT
Canton, Nov. 20.
A Hongkeng-bound passenger atenmer from Shok-kl was inter-
20, 1934.
RADIO BROADCAST
PIANOFORTE RECITAL
TO-NIGHT
EUROPEAN PROGRAMME
From ZBW on
cepted by two. Government sun-365 metres (84 kilocycles).
a wavelength of boats yesterday at Wangmun and
210 p.m. (Approx). European boarded hy a party of Prome.
4 p.m. Local Time and Weather Report,
s
marines.
In the course of a strict search among passengera the boarders. discovered a large consignment of silver coine, which was valued at more than $100,000 and was ap parently to be smuggled into Hongkong.
However, they failed to identify the owners of this contraband, which was subsequently put aboard one Df the gunboats.--Central News,
LOCAL CASE
Michael Lang, Peruvian, a pre- ventive officer on the steamer Kin- shun, was charged before Mr, Schofield. at the Central Magis tracy this horning, with having imported into the Colony unmani- fested care of 150 sliver dollars yesterday.
Defendant pleaded guilty. Mr. Matsudaira made a number NTREISAN, MUNI REZATVORANGERESAPAREhat heen brought to the notice of Revenue fleer Grimmitt said it of observations, mainly in general
the slipping authorities and om
running silver into the
Of Manchukuo, and not such, us to give form of agreement In view of the cers of the ship that these men
Recognition
Dr.
vler.
for any immediate solution refusal of the Japanese to accept were of the difficulties between the a continuance of the rigidly defined Colony. Defendant was searched three major neu Powers being 5/5/3 ratio of naval strength an yesterday, and on him was found possible. But, at the same time, laid down It was learned that Mr. Mat Treaty for Britain, America and the money in it. It was tied round Washingtona specially constructed belt with sudalya's statements make it Japan respectively, perfiles to carry the tripartite
Shanghal, Nov, 207, Rodolph Espiñosa. President of Nicaragua, whenvergations a step further,
attended the recent Red Cross con- ferenes in Japan on behalf of his country, arrived here yesterday from Kobe.
He stoutly denied reports in which he was alleged to have said that he would recuramsend to his Government the recognition of Manchukuo.
for
FURTHER CONVERSATIONS
in the
JAPAN'S DEMANDS
As there was not sleit timciples as
Mr. Matsudaira to complete his ebrorentions this evening, to- day's talk will be followed shortly
non-menace;
made.
his waist. Defendant said he made a profit of $15 for every 150 dollars he brought to Hongkong. The Japanese proposals de Defendant was simply using his amled areeptance of two prin-position to trade between Canton a basis of agreement, M. Schofield, remarking that he anmely, first, non-aggression and took a serious view of the case, int
and Hongkong.
equality in national security. In posed a fine of $50. No order for
and. secondly, developing these demands during the consention: of the cargo wna delegation urged that the appert the conversations, the Japanese sail for home this morning, Cabinet on the trend of his taik picturesquely called the "celling" LOVERS ASKED TO
limit in mval construction, sald, but changed his plans are with Mr. Matsudairs and of might be fixed to apply to all velving an invitation from Mr. Linolicies at Japon as covered parties, which, however, would not Sen to visit Nauking. He in him, and. wHI 'alu · inform The leaving for the capital on Thursday, United States delegation of the Later he will go to Peking, and situation to-morrow or Wednes sails from Shanghal on December day, 4.--Reuter.
Dr. Espinoan and intended to
STUDIES LAWS OF EUROPE
BRINGS ADVICE
TO CHINA
Shanghai, Nur. 20,
Mr. Tan Chen, Vice-President
of the Judicial Yuen, arrived here this morning, having completed a Tengthy investigation tour of America and Europe.
ile will proceed to Nanking
shortly, and report
there upon
further stings between the Japanese and British apokemen,
Sig Jaha Simon will report to the Prime Mindeter
Pe
cessarily build up to it.
Jupan, for example, concedert that Britain's overseas responsibi I is eathered that the Japanes
lities might well involve building reply deals with possible mon to the "ceiling," whereas she, while ming free to do so, might fications of Their existing pro-
not in fact undertake such a pro- porais, and
felt that disenssion along these Ines will rame. Japun, on the other hand questioned the American he particularly useful, Renter
need for naval superiority hitherto leoneeded.
A STEP FURTHER
London. Nov, 10.
WALK APART
HIGH MORALITY IS CHIANG'S AIM
Peking, Nov. 20. The Peking Municipal Government; is prepared to promulgate a new set of regulations for the purpose of maintaining "decent social cus- toms," the prohibition of a pair of lovers walking arm in arm, and the complete suppression of dancing in
EFFECT ON BRITAIN The reply of the Japanese
As parity between Britain's and Government to the British sugges America's naval strength in re-any pubile place. tions for overcoming the deadlock (cognised here as axiomatie the
These new steps are being taken.
in the naval talks in Landon was effect of Japan's claim to equain accordance with the wishes of manicated this evening by the naval strength with America would Marshal Chiang Kai-shek.-Gentral to the Foreign Secretory, Sir Johning up to the "ceiling" and would Japanese Anibassistor in London apparently involve Japanese build-News.
plage Britain, with all her special
Simon.
The reply cannot be regarded as responsibilities of Empire, in the offering any immediate solution of position of being unable to make the difficulties. hat it carries the any special naval provision beyond the conclusions he has reached, verantions a step further and that made by other Powers with
will be followed by further inter-less responsibilities. Views between Britain and Japan.
He studied English and French law very closely, and feels that the Chinese criminal code might very well be reformed to extent and revised along the lines of the British system-Renter.
some
- PRESIDENT'S SON IN LAWSUIT
WOMAN CLAIMS FOR $25,000 DAMAGES
Huston, Nov. 19,
Wax
A writ of attachment against, Mr. Franklin Roosevelt, Jr., non of President Roosevelt. abtained by Mr. Daniel O'Leary, who is claiming $25,000 for Juries allegedly received when she was struck by a car driven by Mr. Roosevelt in April last.
The writ will be handled to a deputy United States marchal for service-Renter
GOLD EXCHANGE TRADE FORBIDDEN
Shanghai, Nov. 20,
of
equal
Britain had therefore indicated tary will naturally report to the principle of a common upper limit,
Meanwhile, the Foreign Secre
that She could not accept the Cabinet, and an early opportunity, Suggestions put forward in the either to-morrow or the following Anglo-Japanese day, will be sought to inform the included the possibility of a gener- communications American delegation of the Japan- acknowledgment esc attitude. It is anticipated status among that there will be further Anglo- coupled with a continuance of the the naval powers, Japanese conversations before the regulation of the size of navies end of the week.
It will be recalled that the powers to
greement among ihn
declare their British suggestions were directed grammes for a certain number of towards reaching an alternative years in advance.---British Wirolean
and an
ROYAL WEDDING
PLANS
NAVAL CRAFT TO DRESS SHIP
1,03 m.
1.80 p.m.
Recorded Music,
Press News, ete.
Reuter. Press Bulletins, Rugby
1.10 p.m.
A Belny of the Rotary Club Tilat Speech from the Hongkong Hotel Roof Garden-Rotarian Y. S. Wan the Development of Sports Among on "The Influence of the British upon the Chinece in Hongkong."
2.10 p.m. (Approx). Close Down. 4-7 p.m. Chinese Programme. 7-10,40 p.m. European ProgrMONETTO. 7 ..
Closing Local Stock Quotations, London and New York Stock and Commodity Quotations.
(a) Woodland Interlude (from 7.08-7.33 p.m. Orchestral.
"Carnetacus") (Op. 35) (Elgar), (a) Dream Children, Op. 43, (Elgar). Landon Symphony Orchestra con- ducted by Sir Edward. Elgar. Le Rouet D'Omphale (Omphale's Spinning Whool) (Saint-Saens, Op. 31). Philharmonic-Symphony Orchestra of New York conducted by The Opernhall-Overtare
Willem Mengelberg.
(Heuberger). Berlin Stato Opera Orchestra con- ducted by. Dr. Leo Blech. 7.33-8 p.m. Vocal Gomu, Mariani (Wallace). Afonsieur Beauenire (Mossnger).
Light Opera Company. Light Opera Company. Jolly Roger.
Columbia Light Opera Comprny..
p.m. Local Time and Weather
Report.
8.03-0 p.m. From the Studio, Dance Music by the Orchestra of the ma. President Lincoln" directed by John Kay.
Programme.
1. 1 Saw Stare,
2. Getting Sentimental Over You.
Trombone Solo by John Silverman,
3. Sweet Sur, Just you,
1. Original Finne Composition.
Robert Abbey.
6. The Lights are Low. 6. My Judy.
7. Reflections in the Water.
Violin Solo by Ray Beamont. 8. Mend Indigo.
Was it n Dreum? Diane.
Waltz Medley. 10. Sometimes I'm Happy. 11. Piano Selection. 12. Song of Surrender Charmaine,
Sweetheart of Sigma Chi
Waltz Melley, 13. Someday Sweetheart,. 14. The Very Thought of you. 15. Don't let it happen again.
9-9.16 p.m..
A Pianoforte Recital by Arthur de Greef.
1. (a) Waltz in G flat Major,
Op. 70, No. 1. (Chopin).
(b) Waltz in D int,
Op. 61, No. 1. (Chopin). (a) Serenade, Op. 15
(Moszkowski).
(b) Etude Op. 18, No. 3
(Moszkowski). (Moszkowski).
a. Waitz in E Major, Op. as
9.15-9.30 p.m. Tidworth Tattoo, 1934.
Massed Bands of the Southern Command.
9.30 p.m.
London, Nov. 19. All ships of the Royal Navy are equipped with illumination circuits to "dress aliip" en November 29, the Royal wedding day, and thone p.m. Stock and Commodity Quotations. Router Press Bulletins, London 1
will be fully illuminated at night. Piano Solo-I'll string along with you.
9.35-10.30. p.m. Variety. London traffie arrangements for Piano Solo-What are your Inten- the wedding day are in the bands pro-
Aletropolitan Police, who had an Song-Brighter than the Sun.
tiong? of the Commissiouer of the
Rais da Costa. audience of the King at Bucking-Song-What more can I nek! ham Palace tu-day.
Anona Winn (Soprano). The erection of stands along Orchestra-Wonder Bar-Film Songs the wedding procession is the route that will be followed by Selection..
The Dohemians. almost complete.-British Wireless, Banjo Solo-Keyboard Kapera,
Mandolino SoloMnzur.
Mario de Fleiru. Quick Fox-Trot, Sing as we go.
Ray Noble and his Orchestra. Waltz-Hawaiian Smiler. Waltz-In the heart of Hawall.
Hawaiian Guitar. Song-You were so Charming. Song I'm Your Slave Charming.
Charles Fitz Gerald. (Tenor). Piano Solo I had to Chango
the words,
DAY BY DAY NEWS IN BRIEF
WITHERING PAINS OF REPENTANCE, and two cases of Typhold were te NONE BUT THE GUILTY KNOW THE One case of Diphtheria (imported) Hosce Ballou
ported to the local Health authorities (durng the week-end.
,་
now
Cheang Wing, aged 75 years, wan FOG IN SOUTHERN Waltz--Love (Wonderful Love).
Lau Wai, a nutried woman living at 30s, Queen's Road Central, was Killed by a full from the reef, yester-cantioned by Mr. Macfadyen at the
day.
Central Police Cont this morning v a charge of hawking ear-picks and back-scratchers without a cence at Taipingshan district. It was stated that the man was street sleeper and had no dependants.
ENGLAND
THAMES SHIPPING
SUSPENDED
London and the
Piano Solo---One minute to one.
Rate da Costa.
10.40 pm. Close Down.
Wong Pui, imenplayed, was fined $50, one month's hard labour, by Mr. W. Schofield, at the Central Alagistracy this morning, on admitting charge of theft of a quantity of enkum and lead covered-wire from An English meeting for worship the Taikoo Docks, Defendant anld be band discussion, will be conducted by End picked it up in a rubbish heap. Dr. Reichelt on Wednesday, Novem
London, Nov. 19. ber 28 at p.m. in the Branch Chapel of Southern England were to-day Bugby Mid-day Freas News, Further greater part 10.30 p.m. Reuter Press Bulletins, The Submarine Petty Officers of the at Bishop's House for the Friends of enveloped in for which, according London Stock and Commodity Quata- The Municipal authorities of Fourth Submarine Flotilla will hold a Tuo Fong Shan. Greater Shanghal have served an charity dance, by kind permission of this opportunity to decide under what to forecasts, is likely to perslet
It is hoped to usa order to all the Chinese gold ex-Captain A. Peland, D.S.O., B.N., nt the form these meetings should be carried until noon to-morrow. change firms, including the China China Fleet Club Theatre on Thurs on in the future.. Gold Exchange Company and the day, November 22 duncing from 8.45 Central Exchange Company for- p.m. till 1 a.m. All proceeds will be bidding them to dent in gold ex-ld of the dependents of the late who is charged with the murder of his Pan Cheron, a vegetable gardener, change, an alleged violation of Ladies by courtesy, Rentemes $1.60. ing arsenic in his food un August 3, Petty Officer Knights, II.M.S. Orpheus. employer, Chik Wing. by administer the Government regulation-Cen-H.M.S. Modway's Band will be in at was brought before Mr. E. W. Hamil tral News.
ton at the Kowloon Magistracy this PEKING PROTEST
morning, and was remanded to 2.30. Tsui Mui, 47-year-old widow, appt., on Thursday. The case will be peared before Mr. E. W. Hamilton at heard before Mr. E. I. Wynne-Joues. Pelting, Nor. 20. the Kowloon Magistracy this morning, The municipal authorities have charged with possession of 30 Lacls made representations to the Japan
A woman, Chun Yeo, aged 76, was authorities
against a pared
Oficer Central Magistracy this morning far
080
tendance,
of raw oplum and alue mace of pre- cautioned by Mr. Macfadyen in the
opium. Revenue
The movement of vessels in tho Thames Eatuary was suspended, of traffic was slowed down. and on the road and rail the pnee
ZEESEN PROGRAMMER
but so far they appear to have This Evening's Broadcast From been unaccompanied by loan of Soveral road accidents occurred,
life or serious injury to travellers,
The German Short-Waver British Wireless.
IN WIRELESS TOUCH bus service between Kupeikow Humphreys stated that the oplum begging in Chancery Lane. It was
The following ships are expected and Peking, operated by Japanese rear cubicle. His Worship imposed a the Inspector General of Polico (Hon. with Hongkong radio:Kalgan, } was found locked in a drawer in a stated that she was seen bogginu by to be in wireless communication merchants, who are alleged to fine of $000 with the alternative havo defied Chinese law
by four months' hurd labour on the first be arrested. The woman pleaded to Joypore, Jedmoor, Adrastus, of Mr. T. II. King) who ordered her to Yochow, Canton Maru, Athos 2nd, refusing to pay municipal taxes. charge, and $72. In default on the Bansh that she was begging for Anastasia, Suiyang, Lagenbank,
Central News
month, on the second.
rico from: "a rich man's-house,” Proaper, Ruhr, Canton.
Special programme for Far Eastars Hatever will be headɛnit this evening by DJA on 31.05 metres anrunder?
p.m. Opening_Annannermont · DJA. Der- man Falk Song. Programme Precast (German, Borah)."
145 Dəm. Light Music,
3.10 p.m. "German Inventors?' · Recent, la,
ventions Talk by Heinz Dille
Naws in Engflak,
1,05 Dan
14 p.m. /**The Dotmaker of his flighnam, "* Relections from the Opereitin' by Zoet Snage
11,35 man.. Newe in Germa $11.80 p.m. Mutiary Concert.
19.13 m. Naves. In natiah. 12.10 nm. Class :down: DIA...:
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