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MORE MILLIONS FOR U.S. ARMY
MONEY VOTED FOR NEW PLANES
HUGE CONSTRUCTION PLAN ADVOCATED
1935. A+E BINGLE CON CENTE
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 三拜禮號十二月二英港香
(By Telegraph. Copyright, Telegraphto Messages Ordinanės, 1894. Received, February 20, 8.45 a.m.)
Washington, Feb. 19. Following a visit to the White House, Representa- tive John J. McSwain, Democrat advocate of a powerful American Air Force, to-day recommended a five-year aircraft eonstruction programme which would provide 4,000 new machines for the United States Army Air Corps and 2,200 for the Navy, says the United Press.
ADMIRAL'S COURT- MARTIAL
TOGETHER WITH TWO CAPTAINS
SEQUEL TO COLLISION
(Special to "Telegraph"}
fly Theraph, Cewricht, Telegraphis Mem ages Ordinance, 1881. Received Pebruary 20. 9.49 1,995.)
· London, Feb. 19. A sequel to the collision be- tween the giants of the British Navy, H.M.S. Hood and H.M.S. [Renown, was seen in Portsmouth to-day when three high officers of the Royal Navy faced a court-martial.
H.M.S. Renown had only recent
Meanwhile, the largest expenditure upon the United States Army for fifteen years is provided for inly arrived here for repairs. the estimates to-day approved by the House of Re- presentatives Appropriations Committee, Reuter reports.
In addition to the immense expenditure on army equipment, and so on, provision is made for building 547 new military aeroplanes of the very fastest and most deadly fighting class which America can produce.
A total of $318,000,000; or more than £60,000,000, is allocated for the Army's fiscal year, ending June 90, 1936. The increase in proposed ex- penditure is $48,000,000
38 cam-
pared with the estimates for the prosent year, now drawing to a close.
The Appropriations Committed stated that it would be willing to provide additional funds for the Army if President Roosevelt took advantage of his prorogative and increased the Army's strength from 118,000 to 165,000 regulars,
AIR ESTIMATES
A total of $45,000,000 чула пр- proved for U. S. Air Force expen- diture. This compares with the past year's total of $26,000,000.
ITALY BARGAIN HUNTING
SPECIAL DUTY ANNOUNCED
RESTRICTING IMPORTS
Rome, Feb. 19.
A list of 1,500 articles requir-
The fleet of 547 fighting plance of ing special licences before they various classifications will cost the will be allowed to be imported Government $7,680,000, and will into Italy, was issued to-day. thus provide the nation with a fight, ing air force of 1,445 machines.- Reuter
JAPAN AIR FORCE PLANS
Tokyo, Feb. 18.
This is the result of a new decreo intended partly to restrict Italy's purchases abroad and part- ly to provide a bargaining lever to obtain more favourable treatment for. Italy's exports.
More than Y.250,000,000 will be
The "black list" includes coal, spent in the next two years by the machinery, woollen clothing, skins,
The officers involved are Rear- Admiral S. R. Bailey, Captain F. T. B. Tower of HMS. Hood and Captain H.R. Eawbridge of H.M.S. Renown.
There have only been four pre- vious cases where an admiral of the British Navy has been couri martiailed afaco 1866 and in every one of them the officer acquitted. Reuter Special,
H.M.S. Hood and H.M.S. Renown collided during manoeuvres some time ago, and although their im- pact was not heavy there was con- One of siderable damage done, the ships suffered a broken stem. There were no casualties, and the vessels proceeded to port un- assisted.
Virtues Vs. Barbarism
MARSHAL CHIANG'S
PHLOSOPHY
ADVICE TO PEOPLE
Nanchang, Feb. 19. An interesting speech enunciat- Japanese Army in building up its worked steel, iron, fish, manufacing the true value of the Chincao air force and the expansion of de-turing cotton, linen, hemp, tobacco, traditional virtues embodied in the fence units, it was officially an- spirits, ton, biscuits and many New Life Movement, promoted by nounced here to-day.
other commodities. Many of these him, was delivered by Marshal
now imported from Chiang Kai-shek, before a things are Great Britain.
The restrictions vary from ten gathering here this morning, in celebration of the first Anniversary to 85 por cent.
of the Movement.
The expansion programme will be conducted in the two-year period cf the fiscal years, 1936-| 1938..
[
The new duties will come into Personnel of the Army, prin-force on March 31--Reutor. cipally in the Air Corps, will be
increased, it was stated. Improve
ments on military establishments;
will be principally in defensive JAPANESE AIMS
areas like Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka
and various Kyushu areas.
It also was announced that new aviation schools will be establish- ed, affording Instruction both In flying and along mechanical lines, The programme is expected to got under way early in the fiscal year of 1938-United Proes.
CHINA
LORD
LOTHIAN'S VIEWS
big
He said that the present occasion, in which we were now celebrating the first anniversary of the New Life Movement, was the result of IN six years of hard struggle staged by
-London, Feb. 18.
the Government troops with the support of the Kiangal people, against the Communists. But the freedom of Kiangai Provinco from Communist rule was only bought by a very heavy cost of life and property. At least over one million people, men and women, young and old, were either killed, murdered or
"Japan wants to tear up and outraged by the Reds during the step over the treaties and the period of their six years' doming- present collective system in the tlon. The crime could never bo DEATH OF MR. J. E. Far East," Lord Lothian writes forgotten by the prosent and com
MITCHELL
STEWARD OF HONG- KONG CLUB
this morning in The Times in coming generations of the Klangai menting on Japanese policy in people.
China.
"I do not think there is any Marshal Chiang went on to say doubt," he goes on, "that Japan that since the introduction of the wants to put the world in the Now Life Movement a new founda- Taco of a fait accompli in Chination of national life for China had analogous to that accomplished in been laid, on which the nation was Widespread regret will be felt Manchuria. There is, of course, now capable of fighting successfully at the death of Mr. John Edward no question of war, which streng against the barbarous acts of the 11tchell Steward of the Hongkongthens the Japanese position. But Rods. Hence, it was evident that Club, which took place at the there is all the difference be- the Chinese traditional virtues, French Hospital in the early hours tween the policy of drift and of a such as propriety, justice, and hon- of this morning, at the age of 42 vigorous political action on the our, which were embodied in the years.
part of the other signatories of New Life Movement, could not only
The late Mr. Mitchell had boon the Nino-Power Treaty which is resist successfully this barbariam, in the service of the Hongkong now torn up without their con- vandalism and the like, but were Club for about six months, prior sent.
capable of breaking down such dif- to which ho was on the staff of "China does not want to be ficult opposition.. the Repulse Bay Hotel. Some subdued by Japan," the writer
As was shown in the struggle years ago, ho was Assistant Mana-continues, "she wishes to stand against Communiem in China, the ger of the King Edward Hotel. He on her own legs without being Sun Yat-sen principles, or the San- had resided in the Far East for enslaved by any foreign power. Min-Chu-l; characterised by the many years, Ho leaves a brother As a matter of fact the United virtues of loyalty, filial piety, kind- and sister in England, for whom States, Great Britain, the U.S.S.R, nosa, faith, justice and peacefulness, much sympathy will be felt. France, and Italy, can give her were far superior to the Com- The funeral takes place this more effective financial help than muniatio theories of class struggle evening, passing the Monument at Japan," concludes the articlo, and the like, concluded Marshal
Havas.
Chiang,Central Nows,
5. p.m.
Mr. Lloyd Fisher, who has been made Hauptmann's chief counsel for the purposes of the pending apponi, following differences which have arison between the condemned man's lawyers.
Liberty Bay
Must Win
Again To-day
ABLE AMAZON LIKELY PONY
CHETAH LOOKS
WELL
BY CAPT FOSTER
DEFENCE
COUNSEL CHANGED
EDWARD REILLY DISPLACED
HAUPTMANN REBELS
Trenton, Feb. 19. Bruno Hauptmann, condemned to die for the murder of the Lindbergh baby, has rebelled against the chief of his counsel, Mr. Edward Reilly, one of the foremost criminal lawyers in the United States.
Hauptmann has revolted to the second extent of making hia counsel, Mr. Floyd Fisher, leader of his defenco campaign.
Mr. Reilly had earlier announced that all moves in respect to an appeal had been Indefinitely post- poned, and at a consultation with Junior counsel would give no reason for this action..
Mr. Fisher was so enraged at the attitude of Mr. Railly that be approached Hauptmann at once: and urged that he be given full charge of the case,
"I cannot conceive why anyone
would wish to adjourn the appeal when the man is scheduled to die
la four weeks' time," said Mr.
Fisher.
in
Mr. Fishor has charge of the defence fund, including the sub- coming in It would seem that Liberty Bayscriptions which are
from those who bolieva must win the. Champions Stakes
Hauptmann's innocence.Reator. to-day, and I also expect to ace Able Amazón and The, Chetah among the "first.home" ponies in other events.
My selections follow.
RACE 1
Set-Fa
Tin Ho Nebular Star
RACE. 2
"High"Honour" ̈ ̈
Ython Pacific. Hall
RACE 3
Mr. Frost's Mount Cossack's Beauty Mr. Marshall's Mount
RACE 4
Able Amazon Racing Heart Saucy Face.
RACING EXTRA
The Hongkong Telegraph will publish two further editions to-day reporting results of races, with cash sweep winners' numbers. CHRISZEN AZ And
RACE $
Mr. Taylor's Mount Bay View Prima Donna
RACEB
Shooting Star Mount Pilatus Snow River
RACĘ .7
View's Selected Mistake Bay Gold Coin
RACE.8
Liberty 'Bay
Mr. Marshall's 'Mount Sadko
RACE #
The Chelah Wadebridge
The Deemster.
RACE 10 Popular Star Soldier of Pence. Trowbridge
RACE II
Seventeenth September Lucky Strike Helmont Star!
RACE 12 Marshall's Mount Hetman Oak Bay
India Bill Debate
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BOND CASE NOT CLOSED
FOREIGN HOLDERS MAY YET SUE
GLOOMY PREDICTION OF ECONOMIST
New York, Feb. 19.
The possibility that the last has not been heard of the Gold Clause problem was suggested by Professor Cyril James, economist of Pennsylvania University to- day, who is quoted as saying:
"The decisions of the United States Supreme Court do not preclude foreign Governments holding United States bonds from suing to recover $169 for every $100 American bond containing the gold clause."
He contends that provate holders might take ad- vantage of this opportunity and consign their holdings to foreign Governments.
EXPLORER HIGHLY
HONOURED
DECORATED BY NANKING
SVEN HEDIN'S BIRTHDAY
Nanking, Feb. 20.
In Washington, however, it is hold that any action by foreign holders of United States bonds, through their Governments, would fall to the ground as the bonda ara. purely domestic obligations, nos: falling within the rules of inter- national law.
It is announced that the Govern- mont'a
Conversion
for operation |$1,870,000,000 of Fourth Liberty Loan bonds will be included in the mid-March Gnancing programme. The Treasury Bomo time Ago sigulfed its intention of proceed. ing with this scheme following the gold clause decision.
The bonds will be called for re- demption on April 15.-Reuter.
MAY GET DAMAGES
Washington, Feb. 19.
It was learned here to-day that. On the occasion of the birth- day of Dr. Sven Hedin, the noted some lawyers forsee the possibility Swedish explorer, who has been residing in foreign countries and of the small group of Americans LONG AND ARDUOUS surveying and mapping the route who bought United States Govern-
TASK_BEGUN
CHOOSING
VICEROY
London, Feb. 19. The House of Commons to-day began the long and important task of dealing with the Government of India Bill In its Committee stage.
The measure contains four hun- dred and fifty-one elsusCD and fifteen schedules, and in view of its magnitude all sections and parties in the House have agreed to the allocation of thirty days to be devoted to it.
of a proposed highway system ment Bonds before devaluation of in China's interior, the Nanking the dollar, or who bought the Government has decided to con- Bonds in the United States and fer upon him the Order of then moved abroad, being able to Brilliant Jade.
collect damages under the Liberty It was for his services in Bond decision, Slaktang, where he has been for the past several months, that the award is being made. Reuter.
This possibility is presented because the purchasing power of the dollar has been drastically re- duced abroad, compared with only. a slight domtatle change.
HOME CELEBRATION
However, the amount of their Stockholm, Feb. 19.. The home of the explorer, Dr. holdings, is apparently so small Sven Hedin, was Inundated with that members of the Treasury are delegations and deluged with showing little concern over such flowers, letters and telegrams to an eventuality. day, the seventieth birthday of
Foreigners, however, will have
the man who has explored more no chance to recover damages, in the little known parts of Asia due to the fact that United States than any other living person. Government Securities are offered
Dr. Hedin la at present in for domestic purchase, and there- fore foreigners are subject to the Nanking-Router.
same risks as Americans.--United Press,
BIG SILVER PURCHASE
CHINA BUYING
IN LONDON
Twenty-six days will be devoted to various parts of the Bill in the order of their importance and the remaining four days will be held in reserve to provide more timo for discussion of provisions which prove specially intricate or pro duco constructive criticisms. In the first six days Part One of the measure, and in which the position of the Governor General Is defined, will be under debate. . Sir Robert Horne this afternoon moved an amendment, the effect of which was that the Viceroy should be appointed only after there had been consultation with the living ex-Viceroys who were also mom bera of the Privy Council. He emphasized the vital Importance of the post and of having the right mittee is at present negotiating | man to all it. The Viceroy, he for the purchase of an additional said, would be the keystone of all | ten million.—United PreaR,
this mighty fabric and there was no office in the world to which the choice of the right man was more important.
Shanghai, Feb. 10.
PREVENTING ACTION
Washington, Feb. 19. After a conference at the White House to-day, Mr. Homer Cum- mings, the U.S. Attorney General, intimated that the Government may sock logislation to clinch the gold caso victory.
Such legislation is reported as. being still in the stages of dis-
It was learned here to-day that cussion, but it is believed here. the Exchange Stabilisation Com- that it would be designed to pre- mittee has purchased three million vont any further suits against the Chinese silver dollars in London. Government.-United Press.
The shipment is expected to arrive in Shanghai on March 16.
It is also reported that the Com-i
DR. SCHUSCHNIGG
CHINESE GIVE RECEPTION
INSTITUTE MARKS
· ANNIVERSARY.. Sir Samuel Hoare, who agreed
London, Feb. 19. that the post
The Chinese Institute in celobrat- was one of vital
VISITING LONDON Importance, sald while he was
ing its second anniversary with a NEXT WEEK anxious to keep the appointment
reception at which Mr. Quo Tai-chi and Rov, J. Scott-Lidgett, chuirman as possible out of the
London, Feb. 19. ordinary rut of party politics thore
of the Universition Chinese Com- were grave objections to introduce Chancellor, and Herr Waldenegg,
Schuschnigg. Austrian mitter, will be the speakers,
as far
Dr.
Membership of the Instituto 1s
ing quite new procedure into the Austrian Foreign Minister, who now about 280 and the organisation Constitution and taking the ap-
of
INDUSTRIES P
pointment altogether out of the are paying an unofficial visit to requires larger premises urgently
Reuter control
Parliament. The London next week, will arrive on Government would not accept the Sunday afternoon. amendment in that form but he They will be entertained at lun- would welcome the opportunity of cheon by the Prime Minister, at considering the views of membora 10, Downing Street on Monday, from all parts of the House on and a dinner will be given at the the subject. After further dia Austrian Legation in the evening cussion Sir Robert Horne with Sir John Simon will entertain th drow his amendmont British vialtors al lugah da Wirelcas.