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· TWO ARTISTS TAKEN ILL
MAE MARSH AND ADOLPHE MENJOU
Nollywood, Oct. 28. Afins Moe Marsh, formerly one of the most popular actresses in Hollywood, was taken to hospital to-day in a critical condition, with a burst appendix.
Mr. Adolphe Menjou, the screen's, greatest dandy, is also in a critical condition and has been hurried to hospital with a severe
stomach haemorrhage, - United Press.
2,000 KILLED IN STORM
FIERCE HAITIAN
HURRICANE
Port-au-Prince, Oct. 28. Two thousand are estimated to have been killed and three thou sand rendered homeless by a
hurricane in South-Eastern Init, Considerable damage was done
TELEGRAPH. TUESDAY,
OCTOBER 29, 1936
Join League HONGKONG FROM
Sanctions
|swiss goverNMENT GOES HALF WAY
Berne, Oct. 28.
THE AIR
A FLIGHT IN THE "DORADO"
of of
Fifteen minutes of wondrous views, gorgeous, panorama constantly changing vistas scente delight, combined, with luxurious comfortable transporta- tion high above mere mortals down below! Such was my fortunate and enjoyable experience yester-
The Federal Government has decided in favour of an embargo against the export of arms to both Italy and Ethiopia, as well as the application of financial sanctions against Italy.
With regard tu economie day morning durlig a pleasure sanctions, the Government is pro-flight over Hongkong in the Im hibiting the export of key pro-perial Airways big liner Dorado. ducts, in view of the inability of. Italy to pay promptly for pur- chases of Swiss exports
which have to be paid by Italy to 14 corresponding amount under the clearing house system.
the
It Is understood that the Len gue of Nations will accept compromise us
a fulfilment of Swiss
obligations under the Covenant-Reuter,
NORWAY'S SUPPORT
to crops and property, but its ex-ports of Italian goods and on the tent is as yet unknown.
export to Italy of certain metals and raw materials-Reuter.
The Government is rushing food and elething to the stricken area. -Reuter Special.
CENSORS SEIZED
UNEXPLAINED RAID
IN TIENTSIN
Tientsin. Ort. 29.
It is generally "conecded that Hongkong in one of the benuty spots in the East and the average dweller therein has come to take this somewhat for granted, but it is almost incredible when one lonks down on the lustrous beauty of the Island lying quiet, majestic and serene-a gem in a perfect netting-below.
One is impressed at firat with the variation in change of colour -merald green of the sea in its deeper parts, shelving to lighter Oslo, Oct. 28. shades surrounding the bays and The Government has informed inlets round the coast line, soft the League that Norway is pre-outlines of the hills dappled in Pared to place an embargo on im- sunshine and criss-crossed by countless patha. A steamer ap pronching the harbour trails bo- hind her a creamy wake, contrast- ing strangely with the dark green of the ocean, apparently motion- less in nature's heavenly painting, All seems soft and quiet below and unreal--a toy world-but such as was never fashioned by hand. How pung and unimportant life seems below! We are in command, high up here, winging our smooth soaring way above it all, looking down almost contemptuously on man beneath,
MORE AGREEMENTS
Geneva, Oct. 28. Agreements continue to be re-
ceived regarding the imposition of sanctions ngainst Italy, the
RAMFELINADIENSISTENCIAORSONALENICam
AUSTRIA TO HAVE "DER FUEHRER"
fast evening, a party of Chinese Starhemberg Believed
and Japanese drove up in three ears to the Chinese Press Censor- ship Bureau from th former Austrian Cogression, entering the. building and searching the offices. The party carried off six men, five of whom are employees of the Hurean. The raiders were civilian clothes. Reuter,
BROKERS' RIGHTS
Chicago, Oct. 28. The Chairman of the Securities. | Exchange Commission, Mr. Landis, and 29 stock exchange presidenta and leaders of the Federal Reserve Banks, held a secret conference; to-day to determine whether a braker should be allowed in trade in stocks for his personal profit while acting on behalf of the public.
Some contended that a negative derision would force the nation's smaller exchangas to cload- "Luited Prens,
'BUSINESS ON UP-GRADE
Washington, Oct. 28. Continuation of business in- provement is likely through, the next half year, with Government spendings, speenlative enthusiasm, and inflation sentiment important factors.
The new AA.A. programme for distant futuro is considered as being generally reassuring? tu business.-Swan, Culbertson
Pritz.
HONGKONG-S’HAI
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SERVICE MAY SOON OPERATE
and
According to the Canton Guzelte, the Canton-Shanglmi. Jong-distance service may be in operation by China New Year's Day.
Grooming For Post
(Special to "Telegraph")
Vienna, Oct. 28. Prince von Starhemberg. Vice-Chancellor of Austria, and leader of the powerful Heimwehr, speaking at Linz on Sunday. called himself "Der Fuehrer," after Ger- many's Dictator, and declar. ed he intended to uproot the last remnants of democracy in Austria and unify the country, and all' authority.
He convinced many that he intends to make himself regent, at least, taking a -position similar to that of Admiral Nicholas Horthy of Hungary.-United Persa,
Indian Government being the latest to decide to apply financial and economie penalties"
Seven nations have now told the League that they are employ- ing a complete boycott and em- bargo, France. Britain, and thirty-four others, will employ ut least an arms embargo, and four- teen will adopt financial sanctions. To-day the time limit for receipt of replies on the sanctions ques- tion expires and a number of favourable responses are expected.
Reuter.
IRISH SWEEP
£100. PRIZE FOR HONGKONG
Dublin. Oct. 28.
And 40. over the beauteous scene, wishing it could continue for ever-envious of those who are able to prolong these wonder trips for hours and days. Alas! R comes too quickly to an end and we turn and head for the airport and slowly descend--houses. peo- ple and streets becoming clearer and more life-like as we near the earth. With motors idling and our big ship slipping smoothly towards the dull fat surface it Lo the 'drome, we come back realities once more-and not with a bump-and it is over.
It is an experience never to be forgotten. To those who have never seen Hongkong from the air I would say, do your best to make this wonderful trip somehow and you will be surprised and awed with the sheer beauty and glamour of our great heritage.
It is high time Hongkong be came air-minded.. Imperial Air- ways are paying the way for this and it is up to us all la support what will soon be one of the most important links with the Okl Coun- try and the Far East,
I must express great apprecia- tion to Captain Armstrong and his follow officers who made it pos- sible for me to enjoy this delight- ful light-hope we will see more. or these courteous gentlemen.-- W.G.C.
JAPANESE PRESSURE
ON CHINA
(Continued from Page 1)
possibility of troops or police being sent against them.
It is learned that the real leaders of the uprising are Wu Yi- ting, former official in the Antu regime, and his Japanese-educated son, buth of them are NOW in Tientsin.
Wa Yi-ting posted a proclama- tion Sunday urging self-govern- ment under Japanese auspices.
However, the highest offcial in
A £100 prize in the Irish SweepHsianghe, interviewed by the
stake on the Cambridgeshire Stakes United Press, suid:
has been drawn by ticket P. P. 51502. in the name of Tao Huek-ment; but we are not concerned "We want new county govern- on of the National Bank Building, with a new government for North Hongkong-bilernational
Bureau.
י
Prens China."
Japanese
ronius,
1
were who
to
Mr. Tso is, we learn, a son of the admittedly involved in the revolt Hon, Dr. S. W. Two,
at its inception, and helped carry out the occupation of Hsiangho, are now largely with- drawn.-United Press,
U. S. NOTABLES IN JAPAN
Tokyo, Oct. 29. The Emperor gave an audience
It is added that officials from Hongkong recently visited Canton for the purpose of negotiating for ja connection with Shanghai through the Canton station, and these nego- p.m.
tiations are proceeding satisfac- to Vice-President Garner and Mr. torily. The question of the fees to by charged is at present under con- sideration.
STARTS "THE GREAT HOTEL MURDER”. Thursday
with EDMUND LOWE, VICTOR McLAGLEN. Printed and Published for the Proprietors by FREDERICK PERCY FRANKLIN, DE `1 and 8, Wyndham Street in the City of Victoria
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· POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS
"
London, Oct, 28. Party preparations for the forthcoming Gomern) Election are:
ἐπ completed
districts. many. Campaigns are already in full swing for the municipal elections in boroughs and county boroughs which take place on November 1. -British Wirelcas.
Byrns, Spensker of the U. S. House of Representatives, who are Cit route to Manila for the Common- wealth inaugural ceremonies, t 11 o'clock this morning. Later, the
HOPES TO SETTLE DISPUTE
(Continued from page 1.)
Emperor received Mr. Chang Tao- from the mine-owners that a sell- pin, Chinese Ambassador, who is ing organisation would be estab- proceeding to China on Thursday.lished throughout the Industry by November 1, which was one of the most important advances in many years.
Reuter.
· INSURRECTION
Speaking at Landon, Mr. Ramsay MacDonald said that if the mine- owners would not put their house in order the Government would Columbia, Oct. 28. have to take appropriate action. Fourteen members of the South National Labour would give Carolina Highway Commission re-every possible assistance to the fused_to_resign-and-to permit-the-claim-of--the- minors-for-an-In--| creation of a six-man board. Tho crease in wages. If the owners The P. and O. liner Corfu, bring-Governor consequently declared a required further powers to prevent ing the English mail, is now due state of insurrection and the militin suleidal compotition, they should here at 10 am, to-morrow, instead salzed the office of the Commission be given, and a central selling on Thursday, as previously and forcibly ejected all fourteen agency should be establlated, by notified.
members.United Press.
legislation if necessary.Reuter.
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