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Ho. 14533
三拜禮 俄三月四英港香
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3,
1935..
CROWD
UNITY OF POWERS ESSENTIAL
RESPONSIBILITY TO BE ACCEPTED
DISARMAMENT DEFINED AS DANGEROUS IDEAL
(Dy Telegraph. Copyright, Telegraphic Measupes Ordinance, 1894. Received, April 3. 10 a.m.)
Milan, April 2.
It is necessary to add a certain amount of water to the wine of exaggerated optimism regarding the coming conference of the Powers at Stresa, states an article in
·Popol d'Italia, attributed to Signor Mussolini, Italian Prime Minister, ·
3
The article warns the people not to expect a miracle to happen at Stresa following "the unsuccessful British expedition to Berlin."
Stresa should lead to identification of the views of the three great western European Powers, but that is not enough, the paper continues. It should also establish a line of common action to face any eventuali- ty.
The article urges that the necca- sary responsibilities should be accepted without paying any atten- tion to the municipal elections in France or the by-elections in Eng- land. Strega should mean nonciation of the dangerous ident of disarmament, renounced by Italy, in 1922,
re-
If Stresa is different from uny of the other European conferences, xo much the better; but they must wait for the final word "before ringing down, the curtain, the article somewhat cryptically rladen.--Reuter Special.
con-
LAVAL'S VISIT
Warsaw, Apr. 2.
M. Laval, the French Foreign Minister has accepted the invita-
tion of the Polish Government-to-
visit Warsaw on its way to
or
FRENCH GIRDLE OF FORTS
NEW DEFENSIVE MEASURES
ALLIANCES SOUGHT
„ (Special to "Talograph")-
(By Telegraph.
Coryright. Takgraphia Iteceived, April
from Moscow, where he intends to afera Ordinance. 1881. Lake up matters of security pacts|4 444 nom?
with the Soviet Government.
Paris, April 2.
BURNS
YOUTH
PUNISHMENT FOR
KILLING MOTHER
TERRIBLE DEATH
(Special to "Telegraph")
City Telegraph. Copyright. Telegraphic Measupra Ordinance, 18. Rersiend," Aprä 5, 1.30 pagi
Shanghai, Apr. 3.
An infuriated crowd of farmers of the village of Kauchen, Hopel, took a terrible vengeance upon the the person of a twenty-six-year, old youth to-day, drenching him with kerosene, tying him to a pole and setting him light.
Liu Shao-chiu was caught fleeing to the forest with his mother's hend
under his arm. Farmers seized
him on the spot and convicted him of murdering his mother, by cut- ting off her head, because she re- opium, fused him money with which to buy
He was made into a human torch,
lashed to a pole and dripping koro
sene, and
through the village. He died after was carried blazing
Rome time-United PresR.
New Malayan Aerodrome
PERAK TO HAVE AIR CLUB SUBSIDY.
Porak, April 1.
It is understood the Perak State Council will shortly sanction the expenditure of some $70,000 for the construction of a first-class aerodrome here.
The site for the proposed acro- drome has already been approved by tho Royal-Air-Force-authorities and work will be commenced as soon as the vote in passed.
It is further expected that the State Council will vote a subsidy of $20,000 per annum for a period Perak.
Meanwhile, Mr. Eden, British France's ring of steel and con- Lord Privy Seal, in in the Polish crete, guarding. her frontiers, live years for a flying club in capital and conducting negoti the greatest system of modern ations with a view 10 bringing fortifications in the world, it is Flying clubs have already been Poland into an Eastern European belleved, will soon be fully formed with Government assist. accord of some description, manned by picked garrison unce in Singapore and Penang.—-
It is understood that he has troops; M. Flandin, the Prime Reuter, given the Polish spokesmen an Minister, to-day told the Cham- account of the Anglo-German dis-ber of Deputies. cussions and that Culonel Beck,
France's defence measures will DRAIN ON DUTCH
Polish Foreign Minister, explain-be reinforced with military de- ed Poland's standpoint in these (fensive
alliances with matters.
other The Polish Government to-day and thus they would protect them-i
countries, M. Flandin declared, invited. M. Laval to visit Warsuw. selves against aggression, -Reuter.
The Chamber overwhelmingly POLAND'S POLICY
passed a vote of confidènce in the Government Immediately after M.. Warsaw, April 2. White-headed and grim-visaged, journed until May 26, leaving the Flandin's speech, and then nd- the breast of his picturesque blus Government a free rein to pursue uniform bright with decorations, as it wills defensive and monetary Marah Josef Plisudaki, virtual measures for the good of the dictator of Poland in his position nation.-United Press.
a Minister of Military Affairs,
to-night talked will Mr. Anthony
GOLD STOCKS
BELGIAN CONTRACT
CANCELLED
(Special to "Telegraph")
日一初月三
HONGKONG
LOSES ON
STERLING
VOTE TO MEET DEPRECIATION
TRANSPORTING
SERVANTS
061 are to come before the noxt meeting of the Finance Com-
SINGLE-OCPC, 19 GENTE
$18.00 PER ANNUM
DUNLOP
DUNLOP
Fort
is unequalled by any other Tyre in the world
BRITAIN PLANS
FESTIVITIES
KING'S PROGRAMME FOR JUBILEE
Thirteen votes totalling $470,- COLOURFUL
COLOURFUL FUNCTIONS FOR LONDON SEASON
Emperor Kang Tah of Manchukuo,mittee of the Legislative Council, who is now on his way to Tokyo to
The biggest voto is one of pay an official visit to the Emperor of $418,119, needed by reason of de
Japan.
preciation of sterling funds. It In explained that owing to the rise in exchange, the value of sterling unds ned in Loniton has depro- ciated in terms of local currency, and the aum mentioned is nooded to adjust the difference in respeel of monies expended during 1934.
Attempted
To Murder
Sweetheart
M.P.'S SON FOUND GUILTY
GIRL DENIES. CHARGE
(Special to "Telegraph”)
(Bu Telegraph, Coperight. Telegraphis Meomgee Ordinance, · 1911. Received, Aprü 2. 10.16 cm.)
London, Apr. 2.
A vote of $25,531 la needed for transport of Government servants, the amount previously. voted being Insufficient
A sum of $2,834 is required for training expenses of Assistant; Government Marine Surveyor in England,
Another voto is for $2,400 to provide married quarters for the Bub-officer and ambulanco dresser at the temporary fro station at Shamshulpo, so that in normal circumstances these officers could always be available when required. In the meantime, these afcers reside in rented quarters.
A sum of $2,475 is required to provide 45 hours annual lying for Mr, E. Nelson, Assistant Superin- John Russel, son of Mr. Hamar 'tendent of Aerodrome, in order Russel, M.P was to-day found that he may maintain his existing quilty at the Leeds Assizes on charge of attempted murder fast, in the air, candidates for com- A pilot's licence and be enabled to
He was convicted of having at merelei pliot's "B" licencos. tempted to murder Mina Carol Harvard Leadbeater by throwing her in the River Trent.
The prosecution alleged that the couple had been engaged for
FOOTBALLERS SUSPENDED
Drastic Action By Shanghai Body
Shanghai, April 3. SH-Van-ster Tung Hws outside left, has been sus- pended for the rest of the present season and, all of 1936, while K. C. Chen, the Interparter, and Tu Lch, both of Tung Hwa, have.. been suspended for the rest of 1935 season, as a result of the riot which occurred at the Stadium last Saturday during the football match between Tung Hwa and the Municipal Police: These drastic measures have been taken by the Shanghai F.A.. in an effort to put a stop to. the unseemly brawls which have consistently featured football this season.
[The United Press mes- sage and the full details of the Incident
appear on
Smallpox In Malaya
BROUGHT BY CHINESE "IMMIGRANTS"
ONE DEATH
ALREADY.
Singapore, April 1. For the first time for several years, two outbreaks of smallpox
London, April 2. Plans for celebrating the King's Silver Jubilee are well advanced, not only in London and in the principal provincial towns, but in all parts of the Empire.
In view of the celebrations extending over three months, added splendour is being given to all outstand- ing events and ceremonies of the London season which began last week with the first two Courts at Bucking- ham Palace.
The central feature of the celebrations will be the Thanksgiving Service on May 6 at St. Paul's Cathedral where special stands are being erected and the seating accommodation otherwise increased.
This service will be broadcast from all transmitters of the B.B.C. to all the Empire.
On the evening of the same day H.M. the King will broadcast a message to the Empire from Buckingham Palace.
"ASIA" SALVAGE AWARD
SHARES FOR TWO. VESSELS
will
Festivitica
continnue throughout the wock, during which the King's engagements will include aatate progress to Parliament to receive addresses of congratulation,
stato dinner at Buckingham Palace, and a drive through North London.
General Thanksgiving Services will be held in Churches on May 12. and in the same week thero will bo a State Ball at the Palace and a drive through South London.
On May 20 the second State Dinner at Buckingham Palace will, take place and two days later there will be a ball at the Guildhall which Their Majcaties will attend.
Un May 26 the King and Queen- will drive through East London and on June 8 through West London. Awards for the salvage of the 21, and on the evening of that day The King will hold a levee on May 5.8. Asia; otherwise known as will
DISPUTE OVER VALUE
attend a London
County
the Tao Maru, were made by the Council reception. Chief Justice, Mr. Justice The second Buckinghaur-Palace A. D. A. MacGregor, at the Ball in fixed for June 16. Supreme Court this morning.
Great service reviews will take place in July, the Air Force on July The salvaged ship has been 16, the Military on July 13 and the lying off Stonecutters Island since Naval on July 16. On July 10.8 are reported in Malaya-in Johore she was towed in by the s.8. Shun Police Inspection by the King will. und Negri Sembilan.
The outbreak in Johore originat-Chih from a paint about 60 milts take place in Hyde Park and there ad among some Chinese attempt-pthwest of Gap Rock on January will also be a second Investiture at ing to land on a quiet part of the const in contravention of, the im migration laws..
Buckingham Palace.
His Lordship ordered that an The last of the Royal engage- appraisement of the value of the ments in the London season will be ship should be conducted by the garden party at Buckingham Admiralty Marshall, as there is a Palace on July 26.—British Wire- dispute as to whether the value leas
is $42,000 or $35,000. From the
LONDON STOCK MARKET
GILT-EDGES LEAD ADVANCE
London, Apr, 2..
The men wore dlacovered and were taken to gaol, when it was found that one of them was suffer ing from the diacasc. Subsequent ly, four or five others became in-proceeds of the sale of the ship, fected, one of whom has since the s.s. Apoey, which stood by died,
the Asia for 23 hours, is to receive Later, the child of an Indian am-
her expenses and a reward of $1. ployed at the hospital to which 500; whilst the salvaging ship, B.S. Shun Chih, is to receive her the Chinese had been taken con- tracted smallpox and she, her
expenses and a half of the remain- parents and others living in the sum, AIR TONNAGE
same house have been isolated. The expenses in the case of the Paris, April 2.
The outbreak has caused some Shun Chth were in the neighbour In the shortest possible time
alarm and many people are being | hood of $2,000 and in the case of Polish "strong man" and British French bombing tonnage will be minister talked in French, and trebled and its
vaccinated as precaution.
the Apory, $4,100. The award to live, the volume of speculative bust- Marshal. I'ilsudskl
range of action
scanty but it is believed there is between the charterers and owners to-day was small, but, with invest The news from Negri Sembilan is the Apony is to be apportioned neas on the London Stock Exchange expounded doubled, thus enabling the Air Poland's viewpoint with respect Force to cover all necessary ob-1 gold reserves, which have decrease? When Miss Leadbeater was an ex- only one case, that of an Indian and the officers and crews of cachment demand again pronounced, the to bl-lateral and pacts for the preservation of French Air Minister, in an address
all-interaliectives, asserted General Denain, 50,000,000, inscrivo deset portant mother, they drove to labourer who recently arrived in vessel are to receive a share. undertone In most sections was
Trent. Russel led the girl down the country,, Nevertheless, string-
formed under the leadership of peace and security, and more before the Air Defence Congress United States United Press.
week due to shipments to the the bank of the river and the next ont procautions are being taken
THE CLAIM
gült-edged securities, which again especially explained Poland's to-night.
moment Bhe found herself to prevent the disease spreading.
The claim was one for salvage were strong. struggling in the water.
-Router.
costs by the Sing Hing Steamship On the foreign exchange market She shrieked for help but none
-Co., Ltd., and the Tou San Hong the Continent was bidding for Star- was forthcoming. She was...for-
Firm. Defendants were "the ship ling this morning owing to fears of tunate to escape drowing.
Asia
Eden, Great Britain's
•peace.
envoy of
stand in conncetion with the pro-1 posal for an Eastern European France
(Continued on Page 4.)
Even the peace-time skies of would be constantly guarded, said the Minister.
The first squadron of the most modern "chaser planes in the
UNIFORM LAWS. world would be ready for the air
FOR GERMANY
JUDICIAL SYSTEM
REFORMS
Berlin, April 2.
The end of the independence of the German states. In matters of funtico and the creation of a
uniform judicial administration for
Amsterdam, Apr. 2. The Bank of the Netherlands to- day withdrew the gold contract to the value of 35,000,000 florins, which it had with Belgium. The gold had been ear-marked for con- signment to the Bank of Belgium.
The withdrawal was due to the two years and on July 80, last, recent heavy drainage on Dutch
LEGION APPROVES VINSON BILL
shortly, equipped with the finest una ever made, snid General Denain. France's heavy aircraft.
EX-SOLDIERS WANT henceforth would have a range of CASH · PAYMENT nearly 600 miles. That is to any, they would be able to fight or
Indianapolis, Apr. 2: bomb that distanco from their Executives of the American base, and still have, ampio fuel to | Legion here to-day framed u resolu- return from action at that dis- tion to express their approval of
the Vinson Bonus: Bill. ⠀ Lance.
This bill provides for an outright the veterans' bonus.
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Russel, giving evidence, said: the-girl bad suggested committing |- suicide and throw, herself in the"; river.
"I followed her, but got en-
In the absence of any new incon-
MAURETANIA TO Maru, and were represented by parity, in Holland and Switzerland,
BE SCRAPPED
tangled in some branches and lost FAMOUS OLD LINER'S
sight of her. So I drove back to Sholleid."
Miss Lendbeater, giving ·svid- sne, denied that Russel had at- te ipted to murder her. Blie said. she still loved him and wanted to marry him.
·LAST VOYAGE,
"The Government is putting its back into the task and wo will not appropriation for the payment of Russel pleaded not guilty to the old linor Mauretania has been lose a minute in completing it,"
all Germany, wer clebrated at he promised. Reuter,
the State Opera House-to-day
Herr Hitler and high officials of
the Nazi party wore present
This act is a new chapter in the reconstruction of the Reich,"
declared Dr. Frick, Minister of
TYPHOON NEAR YAP
The Manila Observatory, raport. ing at 8.40 this morning, statos
The Legion's resolution bears the inference that the Patman Bonus. Bill may be rejected despite Ils passage in the House of Re- presentatives,
The Patman Bill proposes the payment to veterans in short-term
the Interior, in a speech during tho that there is a typhoon NW of non-interest bearing Treasury notes: seremony Reuter
hYập, moving WN.W. or N.W..
Mr. F. C. Jenkin, K.C., Instructed capecially in the Intter country, but Mr. E. S. C. Brooks, of Hastings later profit-taking reduced the ad- & Co. Mr. H. G. Sheldon, K., vince in Sterling.--Reuter. Instructed by Mr..O. E. C. Marton,
the Sing Hing Co., and Mr. Loo of Messrs. Deacons, appeared for
D'Almada, Inr., instructed by Mr. Lee D'Almada, Sar, appeared for
charterers.
The
WRANGLE OVER SIAM'S NAVY
The plaintiffs claimed compen (Special ta:"Telegraph")-
sation, as owners of the Shun
ahip (her cargo and freight, or London, Apr. 2.
Chih of Hongkong, for salvage
£75,000 MEASURE- FINALLY PASSED It is announced that the famous services rendered by the derelict
Bangkok, April 3. charge of attempted murder, but bought by the Metal, Industries, January 13, 14 and 18 in or near
There were heated scenes in the admitted two charges of alding Ltd. of Glasgow, to be broken up. Latitude 20.67 degrees North and and abetting the performance of The value of the ship, as scrap Longitude 113,20 degrees East Assembly to-day when, after: * an Illegal operation - upon Mies metal is put at 280.000, but the The Tou San Hong Firm of No. prolonged debate, the Navy Bill Leadbeater on January 11. purchase price is not disclosed, 14, Connaught Road Wust as was finally passed p
Russel a father, fainted in court Bho will proceed under her own chartorers of the Apoey of Hong. The Bill provides for the arpan- on hearing the jury verdletstoam to Rosyth Harbour where the kong, claimed compensation for diture of £76,000 on côn
Sentence, will not be passed un- "Will be dismantled and scrapped,
salvars services frenderid to the over a period of six year til: to-morrow?
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