BRITAIN PLEDGED TO FIGHT
LOCARNO TREATY
OBLIGATIONS
EMPIRE HEADS AT PARLEY
London, May 7.
In the House of Commoni to- day, asked whether, in the event of any alteration by Germany in the demilitariaed zone under the Treaty of Vernallies, it was to be understood that Britain would ima mediately go to the assistance of Francu, with the whole of ita armed forces, under the Treaty of Locarno, Sir John Simon auld the circumstances in which the British guarantes under the Treaty of Locarno would operate were specified in that Trenty Itself.
As stated in the Anglo-Italian declaration embodied in the resolu- tion of the Stresa Conference, the British Government stand by all their obligations under the Treaty of Locarno, and intend, should the wood arise, faithfully to fulfil them. The Prime Minister, replying to a Parliamentary question, suid the Government were wry anxious to put the Hallas and the country In† posacasion of all available In-
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.
MOVE TO BOOST SILVER PRICE
POWERFUL GROUP IN FRESH CAMPAIGN
MORGENTHAU TO DEFINE
U.S. POLICY
Washington, May 7.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 1935.
RUSHING ARMS TO ABYSSINIA
EUROPE FILLING
ORDERS
ITALY KEEPING CLOSE WATCH
"European nations," said the
RADIO BROADCAST
Variety Concert From The Studio
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RELAY FROM DAVENTRY
From ZBW on wavelength of 356 metres (846 kilocycles);
4.7. p.m. Chinoso Prograinho. 7-11 p.m. European Programme. 52 (Ulazounov) played by The New 7-7.20 p.m. "Scones do Ek'lot," Op. Symphony Orchestra,
7.26-7.39 p.m. Richard Crooks (Tenor).
Four Songs by foo late to-morrow (Langenberg). 2. Macushia (Macmurrough).
3. Only my Song (Lehar),
4. Tell me Tonight (Spoliansky). Celeste Ortet.
7.39.8 p.m. The J. H. Squire
Rome, May 7. A Foreign Office spokesman here to-day emphasised that one of the most important questions with regard to the Abyssinian situation was what arms are being House Silverites, who are dissatisfied with the large quantity are being brought imported. It in known that a progress of the silver purchase programme, have pre-into the country, mostly machine- pared a petition which, if signed by 217 members, would guns, and Italy wants to know take the 16/1 Silver Coinage Bill from the Committee Abyssinia's intentions. for consideration by the House, However, prospects of getting the necessary signatures are considered dim.pokesman, "are furnishing arms to these walires who have been Meanwhile, speculation is general as to whether ordered to shoot down the white the Secretary of the Treasury, Mr. Morgenthau will italian citizens of Eritrea and present some definite statement of the Government's fore that Italy should be prepared. Somaliland. It is essential there- course wlien addressing the country by radio on Mon- Signor Mussolini will not tolerate Report. day night on the subject of the "American Dollar." It ach a situation."--átor. is stated that he will cover the subject comprehensively. Mr. Mongenthau has indicated; savormisanœCHUMAC FINNISHRANITIMERKANTI that he would furnish answers to many inquiries about steps that have been already taken and the goal sought, as well as a review
.' formation with regard to Ger- the entire paat monetary policy. many's air development. This It is considered likely that the could not, however, he conveniently liver problem will also be venti done in the form of a White Paper.inted, although Mr. Morgenthau, As full a statement as possible when questioned in this connec would be made carly in the forth- tion, morety ciles the Con- coming debate.
Kressional mandate, adding: "It speaks for itself.”
EMPIRE PARLEY
A further Informal discussion on the international situation be- tween British Commonwealth Premicra, the Prime Minister and United Kingdom Ministers took place at 10, Downing Street to day.
In addition to those who took part in the discussion on the last acension, Mr. Forbes, Prime Minister of New Zealand, was Present. There were also present the Dominions High Commis-
sioners.
Despite a rise of 3/16ths
in the price of silver in Lon- don, the Hongkong dollar declined a farthing this The morning to 25. 42d. business
market opened quite easy about 25. 44d, and later fell to 25. .4.9/16d. Very little busi-
ness was transacted.
REZERVNUNEZWANIE:DALA:
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CAN ALSO "ACT"
London, May 7. Italy is still ready for a friendly settlement of the dispute with Abyssinia, and is ready to appoint members of a Cone:liation Com- militer, but Italy Is prepared to Act as well as talk, Reuter learns from Italian saurees in London.
Abysalnia, it is learned. is arm- ing as rapidly as possible to meet any emergency which may arise. The country possesses 900,000 rifles, 1,500 machine-guns, soven Buretanks, 300 field guns and some
antiquated weaponя. long-standing orders with Euro- But she has
pean armament firms. It is re- Exchange ported that Abyssinia has 700,000
in men mobilised.
There are various rumours that the address might be made the ocession of the important an- New York silver at 72 7/8 cents nouncement that the Government | wilt raise the price of newly-mined
per ounce here to-day, silver to $1.29 an ounce and thereafter restrict purchases to qomestic silver. However, there Is nothing to substantiate the
rumour.
Some observers are Inclined to view the prospective radio talk as an attempt to feel out the country's attitude towards A definite stabilisation move, for which, it is conceded on all sides, the time is now-ripe.Neuter.
DI-METALLIC CURRENCY
Washington, May 7.
Compton I.
A general Interchange of views with regard to the whole interna- tional situation took place. On the British side there were present
Representativo the Prime Minister, Mr. Baldwin. Mr. Chamberlain, Mr. Thomas, White, Democrat of Idaho, to-day Sir John Simon and Sir Philipled a petition to the House of Cunliffe Lister.
Representatives to furce a vote for a resolution creating a bi-metallic currency with n sixteen to one ratio or aliver to gotd,
Farther discussions will take place later. The Prime Minister of Canada, Mr. Bunnuit, returns to Ottawa on Friday.-British Wire
less.
SCOTS LODGE PROTEST
DEMONSTRATION IN PARLIAMENT
QUESTION OF CROSSES
(Special to "Tulegraph”)
To force a vote on the resolution the petition requires 217 signa-
tures.
In submitting his petition, Representative White said: "It is apparent that the Government must replace the gold certificates which have been withdrawn from circulation by increasing the use of silver, through purchases of silver with sliver certificates, This would provide a means of controlled use of silver in the interest of a free currency which was formerly supplied by gold.-- United Press.
SILVER DOWN
New York, May 7. Messrs Handy & Harmon quoted
DAY BY DAY
On the Foreign Market the dollar WHE easy sterlieg. terms of gold and firm against
On the New York Cotton Ex- change prices were two pinta higher to six points lower, Quotations fluctunted Istlessly and trading was confined to routine operations with the trade furnishing the principal support. New crops finished lower while near deliveries were higher.
On the silk market prices were unchanged to one point lower. Trading was chiefly in the forward deliveries which sold at new low levels for the current movement United Press.
GOLD ACCUMULATION
Washington, May 7. There is considerable speculation here as to whether Mr. Morgenthau, the Secretary of the Treasury, wil announce any important changes in the monetary system in his radio broadcast on Monday.
NEWS IN BRIEF
FROM
SELF-KNOWLEDGE COMES Telegraph, Copyright. Telegrazhte KNOWING OTHER MEN,-Goethe,
The Empress of Japan is due here. from Shanghai at 7 am, on Friday.
SILVER JUBILEE MEDALS
AWARDS TO NAVAL OFFICERS
We are informed by the naval authorities in Hongkong that King's Jubileo meduls have been received for the following officers on the China Station:
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Admiral Sir Frederick C. Dreyer K.C.B., C.B.E., C. in C., China Station; Rear Admiral F. G. G. Chilton C.B., Rear Admiral Yangtze; Captain C. G. Sedgwick Commodore Hongkong; Captain B. Manners A.D.C., H.M.S. Suifolk; Captain R. B. Davies, V.C.. D.S.O. H.MS. Cornwall; Captain W. P. Mark-Wardlaw, D.S.O., Commodore the Administration is worried over D.S.O., H.B.S. Adventure: Captain This is bonus-of-the-belief-that-H.M.S. Berwick; Captain W. 1. Gell. Singapore; Captain E. R. Bent, D.S.C,
the rapid accumulation of gald A. D. Hammleks, H.M.S. Duncan, Cap which totalled $8.725313.788 yes tain, The Hon. G. Fruser, D.8,0., terday. Silver approximates H.M.9. Hermes; Captain F. N. $1,600,000.
Attwood (Commodoro 2nd Class) Mr. Morgenthat is frequently -H.M.S. Kent; Captain I. B. B. Tower, Messrs. Warren and Viner in close C.A.A. Sarcom, H.M.S. Bec, Captain consulting his former advisors D.S.C., H.M.S. Kent; Caplain G. G. ly studying foreign trade statistics, A. R. Halfhide, H.M.S. Tarantula; Caltart, II.M.S. Medway: Captain In some quarters it is believed Captain E. F. B. Law, H.M.S. Herald; that the silver policy is unsettling Captain J. W. Waller, H.M.S. Tamar: the world's financial conditions and Captain J. A. V. Morse, D.S.O., Ad- injuring the Government's primary visor to Chinese Navy Nanking: Cap- objective of currency stabilisation. tain A. D. Read II.M.S. Folkestone;
United Press.
Comdr. G. D. Bellien, D.S.C.. A.M., H.M.S. Daring; Comdr. J. T. Borrati, O.B.E., H.M.S. Cockenufer: Comdr. A. R. M. Bridge, H.M.9. Lowestoft; Comdr. A. F. de Salia, H.M.S. Decoy: Comdr. R. M. Ellis, H.M.S. Delight; Comdr. E. R. Gibson, H.M.S. Pandora; Comdr. N. V. Grace, H.M.S. Grimsby; Comdr. A. D. B. James, H.M.S. Charged at the Kowloon Magistracy Nullah Road, near Shanghai Street, Dainty: Comdr. R. F. F. Mackenzie, A revolver, found unclaimed In Gannet: Comdr. R. S. Lovatt, TIM.S. London, May 7. this mining with the possession of Scottish P. playfully de-eight Canton po-ju lottery tickets, Wynne-Jones at the Kowloon Polico P. K. Oran, i.M.S. Bruce; Comdr, J. was confiscated by order of Mr.D.S.C. II.M.S. Sandwich; Comdr. 11. monstrated in the liouse of Com- Kwan was and sh. or Cuurt this morning on the appilca, M. Scott H.M.S. Terror; Comdr. F. J. mons this afternoon against the day Inspector Ellis and the ticketa purely English decoration
249 10 in be in
of the ton of Det-Sergt. Dowman. hong
Walker, II.M.S. Falmouth; Comdr. H. Westminster Hall for Thursday's defendant's hat.
Aburring before Me Granth Comdr. G. R. G. Allen, O.B.E., H.M.S. C. Leggo, D.S.C., H.M.S. Tamar; ceremony, when Parliament will
Sir Robert Ho Tung has generously of 60 cents and a packet of cigarettes M.V.O., Q.D.E., Hongkong Dockyard; this morning, charged with the theft Terror; Engineer Captain R. C. Hug!!!, present an Address to Their oftereil e dourte Majcalles.
thousand dollar for the renovation of th Lituen ro, Engineer Captain C. Simpson, D.3.0.. decorations consist of of the oil paintings and frames in 47, a chreff, Chan Shu-kan, 22, was H.S. Kent; Engineer Comir, L. W. elaborato volvet St. George's ban the hall of Queen's College. These sentenced to six tuouths" hard labour, Robinson, I.M.S. Kent; Licut (E) E. Chan Shu-hot, 26, a mason, charged H. Hicks, M.S.M., 11.M.8. Defender; ners, with six St. George's Crossmeme me
Family. datingished with aiding and abetting, was dis-, Licut (5) W. C. G. Keats, H.M.S. flags. This "enormity" la 8g Boy," and ex-masters of the College, charged.
Diana; Lieut-Colonel R. M. C. G. gravated by the predominance of
Ako Anwongue Life are portruls of St. George's flag over Government Malest
Conn Ping, 96, unemployed,
Fothergill, IL.M.S. Tamar; Major R. og George V and offices.
was M. C. T. Brown. O.B.E., H.M.S. Kent; Sir Robert Ho Tung.
aan this Instructor Comdr. N. M. S. Langlands, morning for the theft of a pocket, M. A., D. S. C, H.M.S. Kent; Mr. W. G. A. Ormsby-Gore, First, Commissioner of Works, who, it The Kowloon Motor Bus Company Wastes and ensin, valued at $10 from Surgeon
Captain G. u. G. Fer, was vigorously stated by Scottish ticket forgery case, in which ten a 4 th canlin, May puson, M. R. G. 8. L. R. C. P. M.P.'s, admitted that he had al-se, nuding, are charged on said he picked the watch and chain Comdr, J. . O. Flynn, M. D., Ch, B., Defendant pleaded not gulity and 12. N. Bosnital Hongkongs Surgeon and a widow on ready received protests from St.
Afteen counts, will be heard at the "P., Giving evidence, complainant Andrew's Sociotics stoutly as Kowloon Magistracy on Wednesday, said that defendant dame up Liam Paymaster Comdr. H. C. Waldron, D. T. M. & H., H. M. S. Kent; serted that not only was West- May 15 at 2.30 p.m. Mr. J. A. Fraser, hind an *** 1 h in hierket H. M. S. Kent: Paymaster_Comdr. minster Hall an English mediaeval Assistant Attorney General, will con- and extracted the watch. Sergeant 11. B. Johnston, H. M. S. Bee, Paymak
Guild building, but the St. George's duct the case for the Crown. The prosecuted. Defendant
waster Comde: U. Saw, R. N. O. Shang- Kenneli, H. M. S. Medway; Commits- rioned Gunnur II. Hogben, 11. M. S. Suffolk Commissioned Engineer F. J. Boyland II.M.S. Lowestoft,
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case will be continued on May 16 Benteñora 25 koje sotias asid inbour, hai; Commissioned Gunner S. C.
Inasmuch as the Hall dated long before the Anglo-Scottish Union, while the Scottish Ofice in White- hall was exclusively decorated with St. Andrew's Crossen, having no Siasewich symbols.
married woman, at Western
Medala for Captain G. C.. Cooke, II. M. S. Calcutta and Comdr. A. I. Maxwell-Ilyalop, H.M.8. Laburnum direct to those officers. have been forwarded by the Admiralty
remanded for one Wynne-Jones this morning...
Li Po, aged 22, unemployed, was werk by Mr.
sentenced to six months' hard labour and 16.strokes of the birch (if urilt Brought before Mr. Grantham at for birching to servo an extra two the Central Marlstragy this mornina, monthsl be Mr. Sch fluid a You Chun, 18, unemployed, was chargtral Magistracy this morning, when Engilah M.P.'s, who joined in the ever dollars from Luk Chu, but a gold earring from Loung Lin, aged ed with the thell o putse and he appeared on a charge of snatching discussion, delivered a strong
Alusamla Dand Pentral son 30, a counter-attack,
expressing
In-Possession Street. Defendant pleaded Street yesterday. Detective-Sergeant buen received and the hist of Awards Medols for 122 ratings have also dignation that the St. George's
Kinnear Bald complainant was stand will be signalled in a few days, as Crone was not represented at the up. Detective Sergeant Fowllo said ng amongst crowd at Western Boon as the examination of the ro Scottish Offlec, while the indefendant put his hand in complal Street near Queen's Ilond Central commendations is completed.. habitants of England and Wales nant's packet and took the purse out about 8 o'clock last night when do- hayo endured three Scotsmen in Defendant dropped the purse, and fendant came up and snatched one of office Mr. Ramsay MacDonald, when arrested a collar wo Loun in her ear-rings. An alarm was raised Sir John Gilmour and Mr. Walter, while the other dollar was an eat and defendant was caught by a Chi-
ground. He was arrested Eillo b das the Archbishop constable. He wp sentenced to four near, When he was arrested, defen
an Indian nese detective who happened to be of Canterbury-Reuter Special. months' hard labour.
idant. bad the ear ring in-his- hand.
A public service of thanksgiving in connection with the King's Jubilee 11 a.m. on Sunday. All seats will be will be held at St. John's Cathedral at
open to the public.
Barcarolle Tales of Hoffman
(Offenbach). Salut D'Amour (Edward Elgar). Cavatinn (arr. Scar). Melody in F (Rubinstein). My Sweetheart when a Boy
(arr. Willoughby). Silver threads among the Gold
(arr. Willoughby). A p.m.
Local Time and Weather 6.03-8.37 p.m.
Light Opera and Musical Comedy. Vocal Gems-The Pirates of Penzanco
(Gilbert and Sullivan).
Selection--Chu Chin Chow (Norton). Vocal GemFollow a Star. Selection--The Big Broadenst Burns" sung by The Light Opera 8.37-8.45 p.m. "Melodies of Robert Company.
8.45-9.45 p.m. From the Studio. A Variety Concert by Jeanne Gregory. Gaston D'Aquino. George Henmark. Doreen Ma.
Ray Remedion.
9.45 p.m. Reuter Press Bulletins." 9.56-10.20 p.m.
A Relay from Daventry,
"The Cheater Cup," A Stunning Commentary by R. C. Lyle, relnyed from the Rondee Racecourse, Chester.
10.20-11
p.m. A Relay from Daventry.
The Bournemouth Municipal Or- chesten. Leader, Bertram Lewis, Conductor, Richard Austin. Relayed, from the Pavilion, Bournemouth
11 3.m. Rugby Mid-day Press News,
11.05 p.m. Clos Down.
ZEFSEN PROGRAMMES
This Evening's Broadcast From The German Short-Wavers
Speelai programming for Fur Esatera taterers will be broadenst from Zersen follows:
South Al Zane, broadcast from DJD, (19.74 metres) and DJN (1.48 melee),
4,45 p.m. 19JE DIN Announcement (Carm Engla German Folk Song. Pr gramme Forecast (Gernant, Eng- Jah,
"OUTH ASIA ZONK
Letter Bax.
3 p.m. Homeland Songs and Dances. 6.30 p.m. Naws In English
5.4 p.m. Ielaye from Frankfurt: An
Evening in the Itameland, BALT.
5.45 pm News in German
1 p.m. Concert of Light Marie. AD.. News in Exa¦lah,
Our
9.15 p.m. Clão dewn DJB, DJN (Germ
Engl.)
EAST ASIA ZONE
East Asla Zene trendleast through DJA on 81.Xetres, and DJN (81.45 meters),
1.M. DIA DIN Announcement ¡Germ.. Eng German Faik Benz. Pre gramma Forecast (Germ, Engli Letter Bar.
10 p.m.
9. p.m. Iow dah my baxurt in May
xrjojen 9.11 p.m. New in English on D3A and
In Dutch on DIN. Helayed from Frankfurt: Hom Hand Evening: Baarland-Border Land-Domeland, A Radio Se quence. Conducted by Paul Laren, I p.. A Quarter-of-aniour's Bule for the Home Circle: Oscar Wappens" schmittments some compo
lons of his own.
11.15 p.r.
New In Corman on DJA and DJX,
11.10 p.m. Today i was reading as Of
Ronk...
11.15 .. Dancing round the Maypole.
13. a. News in Englak en DJA and.
In Dutch on DJN. 12.15 m.
Cloar down DIA, DJN (Germ. Enth.)
DAVENTRY PROGRAMMES
To-day's Broadcasting From Four Transmissions
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Call Blan Frequency Wasiloneth
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15.53
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17.42
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7. Die Ben. Light Dạithh Kanic. The
U.D.C. Empire Orchestra. Greenwich Time Blenal ai.12 Midnight
m. Speech by Rudyard Kipling, LLP,
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1.36 am. "vorerten Tans.” Albert Arten
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1.45 am, The News.
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TWIN: "Preedom.” 1.24 pan. Interlede, 1.25 pm. The Nova: 1.40 p.m. Class dawn.
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1.51 pm. The Chester Cap. A manin
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