BRITISH LOAN TO RUSSIA
CZARIST DEBT MAY BE PAID
PRODUCTION RECORDS
Special to "Telegraph")
London, Nov. 10.
It is authoritatively karned here to-day that Britain is offlctntly con- sidering a long-term loan to Russia coupled with the possible payment of the Czarist debts.
The British Foreign Office, the Treasury and the Board of Trade are at present considering the prae- ticability of the suggestion although formal negotiations have not yet been started-United Press,
CRAZE FOR RECORDS
Moscow, Nov. 19. The productivity records Soviet workers compares favourably with those of the rest of the world,
of
now
declared M. Molotov, addressing | the All-Union Congress of Stak hanoviles, adherents of the craze for breaking labour records at present weeping which is Russin
Speculation On New Cabinet
RADICAL CHANGES MAY BE DELAYED
London, Nov. 19.
The newspapers continue to speculate on the reorganisation of the government following the General Election, and the suggestion is now made' in some quarters that the Prime Minister may decide to make a few changed in the enrly days of the new. Parliament and to postpone reconstruction until some, time next year.
In the meantime, Mr. Baldwin,
who saw the King this morning, is in cousultation with
his
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1935.
CHRISTMAS VICTORY MUSSOLINI'S NEED TO SPEED
UP CAMPAIGN
.ANSWERS ÍTALY'S
PROTEST
(Continued from Page 1.)- shed Saturday. The replies are similar in form and substance.
Rome, Nov. 19. 'It is indicated that Signor Mussolini hopes to complete the Ethiopian campaign before Christ- Meanwhile draft copies of the mas, Aretly because of the extra- British note, which is officially ordinary precautions taken to described as of no very great prevent disorder by atudents length, is circulating among the staging anti-Lengue demonstra- afty-two members of the League tiona; secondly because the Grand Co-Ordinating Committee ns It is Fascint Council adjourned till felt that the Italian note calls for without issuing co-operation in the matter of a drastic decrees and pronounce- | reply,—Renter. ments.
December 18
ITALIAN ECONOMY Politicians foresee intensified conclude a efforts to
Franco.
Rome, Nov, 19. New regulations issued to-day Italian-Britle) Mediterranean pact, while Marshal Badoglio Cord the export of goods neces- conducta an extremely speedy Bary for laternal use, Including chemicals required for the munu- campaign, on all fronts..
facture of high-explosives,
non-annction coun-
The Italian Government fears
Goods for colle- that Mr. Cordell Hull's discourag agues. This afternoon he saw Mr.ing of exporters from trading with Ramsay MacDonaki again and also attended a Privy Council meeting later.
The Premier was also visited by Mr. Neville Chamberlàìi, Mr. L. 11. Thomas, Lord Halifax, Mr. Rutici- man and the Chief Government Whip, Captain Margesson.
ORKNEY RESULT
The result of the election 12
Orkney and Shetland Islands was declared to-day. Major Nevens pence (Conservative) polled 8,406 votes and was elected. Sir Robert Hamilton (Liberal) polled 6,108. This is a Conservative gain.** In the coal. industry, said M. Molotov, the highest productivity. With only one resalt outsinnd- of mines in capitalist Europe had ing 11 next Monday-the Scottish twice been exceeded and the best
Universities returning three mem American standards and been sur- passed in the motor car industry,bers-the Government supporters while in the boot and shoe industry in the new House of Commons num- the Bata factories in Czecho Slovakia had been left far behind. M. Mulotov denied that the fexte of Stakhanovism had been achieved by overstraining the workers at the expense of their health.
results had emphasised that the been secured by rationalisation, and expressed the hope that Stakhano- vism would absorb the whole moss of workers and that the Soviet out- put would be doubled or trebled. Reuter.
QUETTA QUAKE
He
HONOURS LIST NOW ISSUED
London. Nov. 19.
In connection with the earth. quake at Quette in May, a number of awards have been made by the King and the Viceroy of India.
|
Italy portends an eventual sup. port of the League, since Italy has planned to buy oil, gasoline and metals from the United States United Press.
Emperor Of To Front-
Addis Ababa, Nov. 19. The Emperor has bearded plane and It is believed that he is enroute for Dessiye or Harrar to assume command,
However, oficials said that re- ports of his movements were for- bidden for fear that the Halian bombing squadrons might capture the Emperor,
It is algnificant, however, that
correspondents | the newspaper were finally permitted to start for lew hours Deasiye, leaving # before the Emperor.
Selassic. could direct all the northern armies from Dessye, assisted by Rns Seyoum. Ra Kassa and Ras Mulugeta.
modern war machine.
her 428 and the Opposition 184. Two members ranking ns Opposi
This would be the supreme test lion, however, will not take their
in which warriors still poorly the National Beats. They are abstentionists elected for Fer-equipped would meet the most managh and Tyrone, who, by refusing to alt and take the onth, During the Emperor's absence will forfeit their deposits and not it is expected that his financial be entitled to their salaries da utviser, Everette Andrew Colson members of Parliament: Allow-will figure largely in the Govern- Ing for these two, the Government ment.
already has a working majority of 246.—British Wireless,
ANTI-TREATY CAMPAIGN
PROTECTIONISTS GET BUSY
Washington, Nov. 19. Mrs. Rogers, Congresswoman, has delivered at the White House] The honours include the a protest against the
Canaillan pointment of Major General Henry reciprocity agreement which re Karelake, who was General Officer duces tariffs in all directions, Commanding-in-Chief. Western resulting in Japanese competition Command, at the time, to be ruining the New England textile Knight Commander of the Order Industry through the most of the Star of India and of Lien-favoured-nation clause, United ~Tenant Colonel S. G. S. Haughton, | Press.
Officiating Assistant Director of Medical Services, to be a Com- panion of the Order of the Indian Empire
WANT REFORMS
tries can be exported as before, existing clearing subject to the agreements. Goods for sanction countries cannot be exported to foreign producers unless the at- ter open credit accounts in Italy and pay for the goods in advance. -Permits for the export of wool, cotton and silk textiles must be obtained from the special national organisations.
CLOSER CO.OPERATION
Political commentators stress the fact that the Fascist Grand Council has announced December 18 as the date of its next meeting. This departure from custom iz taken to Indicate that Signor Mass- olini intends to act in much closer cooperation with the Council than hitherto,
The campaign for the boycott of foreign goods continues, and 130 traders have pledged themselves to support the boycott.
The Archbishops of Messina, Brindisi and Sorrento have issued pastoral letters urging the clergy and people to make every effort to sacrifice and to resist sanctions, while in most theatres throughout addressing. the Italy actors are audiences before plays begin urg-
og them to resist sanctions. Renter Special.
Colson advised the course where- BRITISH FINANCES by Ethiopla induced the League to apply sanctions against Italy. United Press.
Crisis at Hand
London, Nov. 19. Well informed military opinion believes that the departure of the the Emperor by aeroplane from capital indicates that the higgest battle so far of the campaign, and possibly the decisive sigagement of the war, is HOW imminent. United Press.
„Ethiopian Movements
POST OFFICE INCOME INCREASES
RADIO
BROADCAST Braemar
Braemar Knitwear
Several Relays Fromi
Studio To-night
DAVENTRY RELAY
From ZBW on a wavelength of 355 metres (846 kilocycles):
4-7 p.m. Chinese Programnic.
Children's Concert. 6-6.13 p.. 7-11 p.nt.
European Programme. 7-7.13 p..
"Three Men Sulte" (Eric Contes).
7.13-7.30 p.m. Vocal Gems. Viktorin and her Hussar. Music In the Air
7.30-8 p.m. From the Studio. Selections by "The Continental
Trio."
5.
Programme.
1. Life is a Song; 2. Chasing Sindows; 3. Shadows in the Moon- 6. Lulu's Back in town: Trees; light 4. I'm in the Mood for Love: 7 I never dreant'; 8. You're all I need (by request).
8 p.m. Time and Weather Report. 8.03-8.20 11.11. Instrumental
Variety
Sweet SucJust you.
Not Gonelin and his Trumpet. Organ Solos Sweet Music......
Selection.
Reginald Dixion. Xylophone Solo-Nursery
Masquerade.
Harry Robbins.
Maria B. Selvittaro.
Mandoline Solo-Valse de Concert. Shine; My Sweetie went away; Sweet
Jenny Lee.
8.20-8.10 p.m. From the Studio. "The Los Culture of Hongkong" by The Rev. Father Finn, 8-J., M.A.
8.40-8.50 p.m. "Let nie play" by Vivian Ellm.
8.50-9 p.m. "A Night with Paul Whiteman at the Biltmore."
9-9.15 p.m. Bulletins,
A Daventry News 9.15-10 p.m. From the Studlo. A Concert by Hazel Lyle Wilcox (Soprano) accompanied by Miss Flint. Walter 11. Billing (Baritone) accom-. panied by Nura Kenia. Conrado de la Cruz (Violin) accompanied by Nura Kanis. Nura Kanis (Piano- forte).
Programme,
1. Songs:
Break O'Day...Wilfed Sanderson, Thayer. My Laddle
Hazel Lyle Wilcox.
2. Violin Solo
Avanaise.
Songs:
Saint-Saens.
Conrado le la Cruz.
Vulenn's Song ("Phileman Et
Baucls") ......Gouned. The Blind Ploughman .... Clarke, Walter H. Billing, 4. Pianoforte Solo:
Vanished Days... 5. Song:
Nont Song
London, Nov. 19. Exchequer returns -show that. Vielin Solo:
the total ordinary revenue, exclud- ing self-balancing Items, amounts to £371,932,198, compared with 7. £358,378,414 at the corresponding date of 1934. The nel receipts from Post Office of £12,150,000 are already in excess of the budget. estimate for the_whole_year...
Serenado
Songs
Grieg.
.......... Ware. Hazel Lyle Wilcox,
Arensky. Conrado de la Cruz.
God Bless the Morning... Oliver. Mother O'Mine
Tours. Waiter H. Billing.
Grieg.
Pirmoforte Sole: Wedding Day
10-Big-Ben-Rester-Press-
Bulletins.
10,10-18,25 p.mi, From the Studio. Rame
Asmara, Nov. 19.
The total from Customs and The bloodiest battle 011 the Excise at £191,067,000 compares Northern front will probably be with £186,931,000 for the near Makale, since it is indicated period of the last Bunncial year. that the Ethiopians are preparing
Total ordinary expenditure, ex- a stubborn, resistance to the next advance and possibly even an at-clusive of self-balancing items, is £451,525,563, against £431,824,296 tack of their own.
at the corresponding date of last. year.--British Wireless,
Native reports state that San Francisco, Nov. 19,
is up- strong Ethiopian column The National Grange Conven-proaching Secliot, ten miles south An appeal has been istmed in
has passed { resolution of Makale, and it la préparing to England, signed among others by lon the Secretary for India, Lord worded, "Before the Canadian attack between Malate and Dolo.
is made Zetland, Lori Halifax and Sir reciprocity agreement Samuel Hoare, for funds for a new effective, we demand a legal re hospital at Quetta.-British Wire-ciprocat Tariff Act as soon as Congress convenes," on the ground Tess..
that the tariff conditions ag- gravate the domestic agricultural | situation. United Presa.
MORE EMPLOYMENT
AT HOME
FACTS REVEALED. IN CENSUS
CANADA TO BE HOST
London, Nov. 19.
It is reliably reported that Mr. Mackenzie King, the Premier, is
invite planning to
President Roosevelt to visit Canada,
If the suggestion, results in a London, Nov. 19. - A census of the insured popula- formal invitation, Lord Tweeds- out in July by the muir, the Governor-General of tion curried Ministry of Labour shows expand-Canada, is expected to issue the ing employment in distributive invitation. It is also possible that trides and trades generally cater the British Secretary for Dominion Ing for personal services to con-Affairs will visit Canada simul- sumers in "'electrical' industry, Įtaneously.--United Press. woulworking trades and commerce
and finance. Depressed indus- tries generally are attracting comparatively few entranta.
In Great Britain and North Ireland the number of insured persons between. 14 and 64 years
of age at the time of the census was 14,002,500, of whom 944,500 were under Wireless.
INFANT PRINCE'S
CHRISTENING
·
An Adventure Interview with Miss Aloba Wanderwell.
10.25-10.45 p.m. Dance Music. 10.45-11 p.m. A Relay from Daventry,
A talk "A Countryman's Diary.” by A. G. Street.
1 pm. Close Down
ZEESEN PROGRAMMES
Sixty persons attended Monday night's successful whist drive hell at A further indication is the ex- the European Y.M.C.A. The follow- tent to which the Italian bombinging were the prizewinners: Ladies,
Miss This Evening's Broadcast From Brewin
Score
Mrs. planes returning here after a raid 1st. Mrs. Morrison 182; 2nd.
109; Lowest
The German Short-Wavers Gentlemen, 1st. Mr. to-day wore riddled with bullets, Dewar
172: the
Special Ethiopians continue Fawcett 181; 2nd. Mr. Willey
POSTEN while
for Far Eastern Lowest their raids behind the lines,
142. later wh be brendekar from Zeesen as Score, Mr. Wright Prizes were presented by Mrs. Star-fallowa
BOUTH ASIA ZONE The Ethiopians will evidentlyling, after which a Knock-out Drive (Bouth Asia Zone, broadest Erora DXB attuck the eastern end of the was held to complete the evening's (10.74 metres) and DIN (64.48 metres),
Italian front,
Meanwhile the Eritrean Askaris, en route for Tembien, are engaging Ras Seyoum' finces.--United Preas.
*:
Ethiopians Raided
Asmara, Nov. 19. Count Ciano, and Signor Musso- lini's two sons participated in one of the biggest bombing raids which the Italians have hitherto cendret
ed.
playing.
The following cases of infectious diseases were reported to the local past health authorities during the week:-One case of Smallpox, seven ses of Diphtheria with three deaths, nine cases of Typhoid (ono imported), one
of Puerperal Fever with one death, and 45 deaths from Tuberculosis. On Monday one case of Small-pox and three cases of Diphtherin were also reported.
case
Mesara, Benjamin & Potts received
The defences which the Ethio- pians are busy constructing in the the following rates from their Manila valleys of the Mai Wafat and Agents this morning: Benguet Con- Maimestie south of Makale, were sols, 10.20 buyers and 10.60 sellers, destroyed and a large quantity. of Antamoks, 78 buyers and 78 sellers; stores set on fire.
Bagulo Golds, 131 buyers and 14% Bellera. Twenty giant Italian bombers Lew hours later sighted the enemy who were estimated to number 15,000.
16 years.-British KING AND QUEEN AS left Asmara yesterday and a
LOCAL DOLLAR
UNCHANGED
MARKET UNDERTONE EASY TO-DAY
GODPARENTS
{
London, Nov. 19. The King and Queen are to be godfather and godmother to the Infant Fou of the Duke and Duchess of Kent, whose christen- ing takes place to-morrow after noon in the private chapel at Buckingham Palace.
average of ten times each.
DJB
DIN
DJB
4.45 p.m. Call
DJU 10.74 m 10,200 ba 1.30.4 p.. 16.74 15.298 ke 4.45-5.15 p. 31.45 m 9,344 kc €45-8.15 pm. 19.74 15.760.ke '#p.m9-12,20 8.00, DID.- DJN (Germ.. Engi). German Folk Rose. Pro
ramme Forecast (Germ. Engl.) 5. p.m. Giria of olden Times, 5.30 p.m. News in Engilah, 8.14 p.m. Working for Progresi,
Bath von Wohrennip. Dance Music.
p.m.
Letter Box.
4.15 pm News In German.
7 p.m. Concert of Light Huale,
1 p.m. Nawa in Engilah.
trwin
8.13 p.nt. Close 'down DJII, DJN (GermIN
Engl.)
EAST ASIA ZONE
But Alla Zone broadcast through DJQ, ca. 19.01 metres (16,280 k.g.) 1.39.3 p.D. Concert, new al 'p.m.
b.m. Call DIA, D3B, DIN (Germ Kogl) German Folk
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POKEMO Forecasi (Cars, Esal)
Letter Box.
5.15 p.m. Gils of olden Times.
145 pas, Nowy In English on DJA and to
1 ..
Datch on DJD, DIN.
All sorts of Harle 11.16 pum, News In German sa DJA, DIL
DJN, Cless DJB (Germ., Engl). 11.30 p.m. To-day. In Germans-
Sound
Pictures. $1.45. German Love senam for Choir and'
Instruments.
1236 am. News in Engllah on D3A and - 1
Dutch on DIN. 11,39 a.m. Close down DJA and DIN
(Germ, Bag)).
One bullet piorced his petrol tank The bombing planes dived within and forced him to land at Mahale hundred feet of the Ethiopians,en route for Asmara, but the only dropping a hail of two pound bomba causualty was his own mechanic, and opening up with machine guns. whose leg was shattered by a bul- lot, but who enabled his machine to The enemy scattered but at least be kept aloft by blocking the DAVENTRY PROGRAMMES a hundred were hit before they punctured petrol tank widi could reach cover.
thumb-enter, The attack continued for two Ethiopians replying bours, the
The official rate of the Hongkong assisted by the Bishop of London with antleafreraft and muchino gun
dollar was unchanged at 18, 5d. and this morning.
!
The Archbishop of Canterbury,
fire. will Prebendary Percival..
interviewed officiate. Others who will stand Count Ciano
Prince Renter on his return said that The business rate was about the godfather
anti- Nicholas piano was struck by three anme as the official quotation, the of Wales
Duke of aircraft shells, and 80 rife undertone of the markot being of Greece and the rather easy, with no special fea-Connaught, who will act by proxy,machine gun bullets... British Wireless.
ture apparent.
the Includo
Prince.
this
1,000. Ethiopians killed
Rome, Nov. 10.
It is oficially announced that three Italians
To-day's Broadcasting From Four Transmissions
The following wave-lengths and frequencies are observed by Daventry.
Call Sign
ПЛА
were wounded in
by
the bombing cald.
his
CSIL
and
The aeroplanes dropped six tona of bombs and it is semi-officially estimated that-a-thousand- Ethio-. Other planos ware. struck on an piana were killed--Reuter,
ABC.
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DEF
Frequency 6.950 ..
1.510 k..
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