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No. 14874
六拜禮 號七廿月四英港香
SATURDAY, APRIL 27,
1935.
日五廿月三
H.K. DOLLAR HIGH GANG OF
IN NEW YORK
SILVER CONTINUES UPWARD FLIGHT
FRANTIC BUYING IN MEXICAN MARKET
New York, April 26. On the foreign exchange market to-day gold currencies were strong and sterling was weak. Some
KILLERS PURSUED
THREE SHOOTINGS "IN"HOLLYWOOD
DINNER PARTY SEQUEL
(Special to "Telegraph")
El Telegraph, Copyright. Telegraphie Mengra. Orance, 191. Recatred, April 27, 10 am.!
Hollywood, Apr. 26.
in occupying the attention of the police here. Three persons have shot duwn, two of them are energy is in progress.
A mysterious series of shootingn
silver currencies were very strong, especially Hong-dead, and a hunt of unprecedented kong dollars.
New York silver was quoted at 81 cents, which is the highest since November 1920. The London price of 36% pence equals 78% cents.
Supplies of silver in the world markets are small due to the protracted holding in anticipation of higher prices.
By many it is expected that hereafter the United States Treasury will announce a daily price based on world prices instead of a ̈ilxed price above the world level.-United Press.
Washington, April 26.
At 4.30 p.m. to-day a statement WAR issued from the United States Treasury saying, "There will not be any
announcement |
After this
regarding the Treasury's silver. price to-day."
Announcement had been made Mr. Henry Morgenthau
€82✡MWNTINUU
A further advance of a penny in the Hongkong dollar this morning brought the official rate to 2s. 6d.. which is the highest quota- tion sinco 1922.
Business was done early on at 2s. 7d., but later the market cased somewhat," with buyers at 2s. 6d.
said that the statementTMweüldi hold good until midnight of April
20,
SILVER PRICE PROBLEM.
FEW SELLERS IN BRITAIN
RATE FIXING DELAYED
(Special to "Tolégrápi:"}
London, April 26,--
to-day by a delay of one hour in The silver market was startled
Nothing was said as to when silver, an incident which is quite the fixing of the official price of the announcement might be made without precedent. -United Press.
TREASURY WATCHING
Washington, Apr, 26.
The delay was taken as indica-1 Hive that the market still consists
dress designer, was shot in his Mr. Pul Wharton," a 'wealthy
home after a dinner party Inst their food, paralysed the two night. Something, possibly In guests and left Mrs. Wharton, the dead man's mother by adoption, in Iny helpless in an adjoining room a state of collapse. While she
a shot rang out..
She dragged herself to where Wharton had been lying, and found him dying, with four wounds in his body. His murder- era escaped through a window,
Miss Jean Batten, who has been held up
at Marseillas, owing to magneto trouble, and has thus just missed establishing a women's record for antralia-England Bight.
Suspected
Gold Thief
Discharged
SECOND OF TRIO GETS FREEDOM
CROYDON MYSTERY
(Special to "Telegraph")
Telegraph. Copyright. Telegraphia Messages Ordinance, 1884. Recoteed, Aprů 17. P. o.m.)
A few minutes inter shots cracked in an apartment not far away from Wharton's home, Police found William Howard, bolløved to be Wharton's chauffeur, shot dead. Henry Balte, a school teacher, was found in a critical stato, shot; through the body. He told police, weakly, that he was unlocking the floor of his apartment when a manzarda, unknown to him shot him in the | back.-United Press,
Unaware Of
Ocean Air
Enterprise
London. Apr. 26.
CHICAGO
SCORING
HEAVILY
FIGHT FEATURES REDS' ROUT
BIG LEAGUE BASEBALL
New York. Aprit 26:
The dismissal from the field of play of the manager of the Cin- cinnati Reds' baseball team was the outstanding feature of to-day's Big League programine., Chuck Dressen
had attempted to fight with the opposition pitcher in the match between the Reds and the Chicago Cubs,
In the sixth innings Dressen af-: tacked Pitcher Tex Cariten of the Cubs, but the Cincinnati "skipper" was instantly ordered and n sisted from the field by the umpires.
In many of the matches there. was some fairly high scoring, the; fixture between St. Louis Browns and Chicago White Sox in the American League producting no less than six home runa five of which were claimed by Chicago batsmen.
Scorca ля cabled by follow:
AMERICAN LEAGUE
New York
Philadelphia
(Crosetti homered
Yankees).
Detroit
Cleveland
Reuter
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11
0
2
0
for
the
# 10 I
.....
11 13
0 (Goose Goslin homered for the Tigers and Hale and Camp-
Washington Boston
The second accused, Silvio Maz-bell for the Indians),
38-year-old commission agent, charged with the theft of gold bars and sovereigns worth £21,000 from the Croydon aero-. drome bullior room, was discharged to-day.
The Recorder told the jury that there was a very grave dispute with regard to the evidence of identification and that the taxi- driver, who is virtually the only witness which the prosecution pos- seases, having allegedly driven four men to the aerodrome on the night the theft occurred, now swore that Mazzarda was not in his car on that occasion. There was
no legal evidence
CHINA NOT YET PARTICIPATING
Nanking, April 27. Curiosity has been aroused by of all buyers for which reason the a statement made by a high official Previous to the Treasury's an-four bullion brokers whose task of the Narking Government yester- against Mazzarda, the Recorder nouncement that no statement is fix the daily price ex-day regarding the proposed trans-said, and it was the duty of the jury would be made regarding the Perienced the utmost diflculty in Pacific Air Service project, con- silver price to-day, Mr. Henry Mor-finding sellers by telephonic com- necting California and the China to say he was not guilty. The jury genthau had conferred with Pre- munication. sident Roosevelt, but he declined The 13% rise in to-day's prices const. He said that the Chinese accordingly did so and Mazzarda
Government had to make any comment regarding is attributed mainly to the con- whatever of this service nor would
no knowledge was discharged. the purport of the conference. viction on the part of speculators the government participate in the
Mr. Morgenthau also conferred that President Roosovolt does not to-day with members of the Silver dare to retrace the steps already enterprise despite reports to the
contrary. Group, including Senators Wheeler taken in the silver purchasing
It has been announced that Pan- and Pittman, but everybody has policy or even
to moderate the American Airways will inaugurate maintained silence as regards the programme,
tho Bullion brokers futuro policy of the Treasury.
trans-ocean service are expressing summer, and that Col. Charles It is known, however, that mem-the utmost concern at thin situa Lindbergh will probably pilot the hers of the Treasury are watching tion. Their opinion on to-day's first California to China plane- the situation very closely and are market was that "the delay in Central News. studying world wide reports ap-price-fixing was due to the large parently fearing that the soaring number of transactions arranged of silver prices may take theby telegraphle instructions. from control of the situation out of the Far East."--United Press. their hands.
Experts have
ridiculed thei
suggestion that the United States
Government would purchase silver BETTER TRADE
above the $1.20 level, even though the Treasury's silver holdings are below one-third of the value of gold. They drew attention to the fact that purchasing above $1.29 would be tantamount to.devalua- tion of the allver dollar.- United Pres8,
MONTREAL ADVANCE
Montreal, April 26.
BALANCE
CHINA'S EXPORTS
IMPROVE
Shanghai, April 27, The return of the Chinese Maritime Customs Administration Silver futures advanced the months of this your the total im
show that for the first three three cent limit to-day.
ports Into China were valued at April delivery was quoted at $250,003,860, representing a 81.1/2 cents Sales were 590,000 crease of $83,045,420 when com- do- oundos.-United Press.
pared with those of the corres ponding period last year.
Exports for the same period were valued at $368,185,050 ro Mexica City, April 20. The dollar crashed here to-day presenting
increase. of compared with
MEXICAN SITUATION
CHANGCHUN OSAKA
Only one nore accused now faces the charge, Cecil Swanland, 47, an artist, in whose home portions of boxes and nails, of the sort used for the shipping of gold, were this foundReuter Special
Changchun, April 27.
A passenger and mail air ser- vice connecting Osaka and Chang- chun, to ba operated by the Man- churia Aviation Corporation, will be inaugurated on May 1, the whole trip to or from Changchun to be completed in a day,
French Prison Mutiny
MANY INJURED IN FIGHTING
Air mal from Changchun to Qunka will be transmitted to (Special to "Telegraph") Tokyo, and other points, by train immediately on its arrival.ospora Ordinance, 1445, Received, April fo Telegraph. Copyright. Telegraphia Contral News.
MASSED PLANE
FLIGHT
27, 9.80 a.m.)
St. Louis Chicago
x
10 12 3
8
4 Ú ❤
11 16 0
(Bell scored a home run for! the Brownk while Hayes, Rad- cliffe, Simmons. Appling and Ronura homered for the White Sox).
NATIONAL LEAGUE
2. H E
3 5 1
2 8 14
4 8
Chicago Cincinnati
Boaton Brooklyn
BINGLE COPC 10 GENTS 130.00 PEN' ANNOM
|| TROPICAL HELMETS
SPECIAL
REINFORCED ALUMINIUM
LININGS
EMPERATURE FROM HELMET
TO HEAD WEAR EXCESSIVE TROPICAL HEAT CUT DOWN BY 70 PER CENT. SEE. PAGE 5 IN THIS ISSUE
WHITEAWAY'S
KING APPROVES JUBILEE PLAN
COMMANDS CAVALRY TO JOIN PARADE
POMP AND PAGEANTRY NOT OMITTED
(By Telegraph. Copyright, Telegraphio Messages Ordinance, 1894. Bercived. April 27, 8.30, a.m.)
London, April 26.
By the express command of His Majesty the King. famous regiments of cavalry, wearing full dress uni- form, will be included in the Royal Procession to St. Paul's on Jubilee Day.
Last night the final programme for the events of the celebration was submitted to His Majesty by the Lord Chamberlain, for the King's approval.
It is understood that His Majesty is so impressed with the spontaneous desire of his people to participate in the celebration that he has decided that the pomp and pageantry, associated traditionally with Royal Processions, cannot be omitted on this very special occasion.
IRISH REBELS' DREAM
SEEK TO BREAK FROM ENGLAND
PRISON FOR LEADER
It has therefore been arranged that several hundred picker cavalrymen will ride ahead of His Majesty's escort of Life Guards. These troops, of whom will b dressed in the colourful uniforma which their exploits on battlefeld.. abroad have made famous, wil! give the Procession colour and dis. tinction rarely seen.
The cavalry will include units from the
Queon's Bays, the Carabinoors, tho Inniskilling Dragoons, tie King'a Owin the Queen's Royal Lancers and the Royal Horse Artillery.
Hussars.
Artillery unite will fire a Royal Salute from Hyde Park and the guns in the Tower of London wil! Answer.
Dublin, Apr. 26. A military tribunal to-day sen- tenced to four-monthe-imprison-i By the King's wish places will.. ment the Irish Republican Army be reserved near the Victoria leader. Thomas Barry, of Cork. Memorial for large parties
Hehool children and scosts wh He was charged with member-will watch the Procession front ship in an unlawful association.
this point of vantage-Reuter
A police officer testified that Special.. 0
2
Barry, when questioned, said the (Sam Leslie homered for the object of the Irish Republican Braves).
Philadelphia
5 11
5 13 1
Army was to force the British to evacuate the country, destroy the two Irish parliaments and entirely Bever the connection of the country with England.
000
NEW EMPIRE AIRWAY
Barry asserted there were 29,-
Irish Republican Army SHIPPING
ireland AL the
New York
(John Moore twice homered for the Phillica and Joe Moore and Dick Bartell homared for the Giants. The game was called at volunteers in the end of the thirteenth, innings moment. owing to darkness),
Pittsburgh
COMPANY.
PARTICIPATES 1 When charged, Barry refused to
London, April 26, recognise the court and paid no attention to the proceedings.will connoet West Africa with the Another Empire airway, which Reater.
I
2 7 St. Louis
7 (There were eleven innings).
Jean Batten Delayed
ANOTHER MISHAP IN MARSEILLES
Marsellies, April 26. Miss Jean Butten, bound for England from Australia and flying her own plane, is overhauling her machine here before she leaves for the rat hop of her flight. She will not leave until to-morrow. because she is having trouble with the magneto.
House Passes Naval Bill
STRONG OPPOSITION
OVERCOME
RECORD HIGH EXPENDITURE
Imperial air notwork, is to be in- augurated in the near future.
Arrangements have been con. cluded between the Elder Demp-. ater Lines and Importal Airways" to form a joint company, to be known as Eldora Colonial Airways. for the purpose of operating air jservices in West Africa.
Arrangements are also in hand for the inauguration this year, by Imperial Airways, of an air ser vice from Khartoum to Nigeria. which will provide through con- nection from London to Lagos, vin Khartoum, el Fasher, Fort Lamy, Maidugari, Kano Laduna andi Ilorin. Elders Colonial Airway will operate an extension from this aervice to Acera, and later to Kumasi and Takoradi, as soon as Washington, Apr. 26. suitable ground organisation is Without recording a vote the provided at these places. Later the two-way trip-Reuter. chance of setting up a record for House of Representatives to-day on, it is hoped to provide a service
She told Reuter that she was utterly disappointed by her bad luck. At the outset she had every
(Special to "Telegraph")
Other local services will be`dy-
CANADIAN PREMIER
ARRIVES
Paris, April 26.
convicts were involved, occurred A furious mutiny, in which 100
passed the Naval Appropriations to Freetown. in Draguignan Prison yesterday. Details of the affair are.
Miss Jean Batton, young New Bill, in practically the same form boing suppressed until after an inquiry Zealand airwoman, who is engaged as the Committee reported it, but veloped ag the need arises. has been held.
an an Australia-England fight, After defeating some emasculatory British Wireless. has been held up at Marseilles and amendments rat forward by the The trouble started when a con- in consequence will not, as was
"Small Navy" bloc.-United Press. Reuter, earlier, roporbed the vict threatened a warder with a anticipated, break the record for piece of broken glass during meal solo fight for women on this route, fented all efforts to delay the con- Houko having overwhelmingly de- time. The warder shot the convict which she established last year. la the chest and seriously wound-She low early this morning from atruction of now warships unt!!
Rome and made a good landing at the Spring of 1980..
London, Apr. 26. The Naval Bill recommends tho Marignan note. Marseilles. Whon
The Canadian Prime Minister, taking off on the final stage of her largest peace-time programme in Mr. H. B. Bennett, who, with other "great flight one of the of her the United States history, and Dominion Premiers is visiting
tyres aeroplano burst
entails an expenditure of $467-England for the Silver Jubilee Hepairs having been effected she 000,000, rising to $555,000,000 celebrations, arrived in London this attempt, engine adjustments being achieve was forced to land on her second after 1941. America's aim is to evening. Representatives of the mightlost navy Prime Minister and the Secretary necessary. Reports state she will afloat.
for the Dominions were at Padding: main in Marseilles overnight.-— The Bill now goan to the Senate, ton station to great him--British British Wireless.
Router adds.
Wireless,
R.A.F. DISPLAY AT HENDON
as speculators and hoardera with- $6,881,568 when
London, April 26... drew their poses from circulation those figures of the correspond-planos over seen in the Londoned him.
The biggest fly-past of acre in order to profit from the sen- ing period last year-Central area, with nearly 100 machines of sational rise in the price of allver, News,
all types taking part, will be the Pandemonium then broke loose, The dollar oponed at Pesos 349
culminating feature of this year's convicts hurling themselves upon and at noon had reached 8.30 which is the lowest rate for three Engineers, residing at No. 288 Prince on June 29.
Capt. 1. D. Newman of the Royal Royal Air Force display at Hendon the wardor who had used his gun. Edward Road, has reported to years,
An inquiry was opened this "This massed flight will be an afternoon, it was learned, but Late in the day exchange Police that some person or person, impressive finale to a serice of nows of the mutiny only leaked brokers offered 8.20. The acute the rifle range in Kowloon Tong two events in which 200 aircraft drawn out when ambulances commenced
between April and from situation is due to the lack of survey poles and a mosquito
Vontinued on Page 7.)
het, from more than 20 units will par- arriving at the prison Reuter valund altogether $17.
ticipate British Wireless.
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