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SAMUEL GOLDWYN
presents
30
Barbary Coast
MIRIAM
With
HOPKINS.
EDW. G. ROBINSON
JOEL MCCREA
Directed by HOWARD HAWKS
Screenplay by Chades Matkathys and Ben Hecht Teleszed thru Guitad Artiste
ALSO WALT DISNEY'S SILLY SYMPHONY In Beautiful "COOKIE CARNIVAL”
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A thrilling talo of romance in Old Monterey! Adolph Zukor presanti
RANCHO
JOHN BOLES GLADYS SWARTHOUT
ckford Willie
NEXT CHANGE
"ONE EXCITING ADVENTURE"
TO-DAY
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MAJESTIC
RED
LETTER DAY
HEATRET
IN RADIANT ENTER
At 2.30, 5.20,
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1936.
SHORTAGE OF TIN IN BRITAIN
METAL BROKERS
.PROTEST
ASK REMEDIAL
ACTION
London, Feb. 28. Router learns that members of the London Metal Exchange have formed a committee which han decided to draw the Government's attention to the seriousness of the present shortage of in in this country, and urging| remedial measures.
This step reflects the market's dis- content at the decision of the Inter-
to
The
national Tin Committee's recent decision to reduce the quota from 90 85 per cent., which the market fears will result in further deteriora tion of the precarious London position. metal brokers, Strauss and Company told Reuter that Bolivia is lagging behind in production by 4,000 tona. Since the Bolivian ores are smelted in Great Britain this prin:| cipally accounts for the shortage of London stocks, which are at present only 600 tons, or less than ten days, supply-Reuter.
LIQUOR DUTIES
CONVENTIONAL
DOLLAR CHANGE
The Government Gazette contains co revised resolution in regard to liquor duties.
The dutira, expressed in terms of dollars, are unaltered, but a proviso states that the dollars mentioned in the table shall be conventional dellara reckoned as the equivalent of one shilling and elglit
ponce sterling; and that consequently to
to arrive at
the
Swiss Reply To Germany
NO REVERSAL OF NAZI BAN
Berne, Feb, 28. The Swiss reply to the recent sharp German nota protesting against the suppression of Nazi organisations in Switzerland, har doen handed to the German Minister here,
It states that the Federal Council cannot reverse the decision and hopes the German Government will prove its. understanding of the situation and svold erroneous interpretation German public opinion-Reuter.
AMERICA GUARDS
PACIFIC
L
to
SLASHING INDIA'S TAXATION
LOW WAGE EARNER WILL, BENEFIT
ESTIMATES SURPLUS
New Delhi, Feb. 28. Complete remission of Income Tax on the lowest incomes, and a reduc. tion of the present surcharge on other. lacomes, was announced by the Fin- ance member, Sir James Grigg, in presenting the Budget to the Assomb. Jy,
(Continued from Page 1.) which the Committee cannot afford to Indian separation from overlook."
Representative Tolan declared that the slightest spark was likely, to set the world afire.
"If war comes, you know whence it will come," ho declared. "Imaging our position with a conflict in the Pacific and if something happened to the Panama Canal so that ships could not rench the East Coast for repair!" Reuter.
די
FLEET MANOEUVRES
San Pedro Feb. 28, A tentative schedule of calls for the United States Fleet, which will depart April 10 for its spring manoeuvres off Panama, has been worked out.
>
It exercises will include heavy gun practice for the defence of the Panama Canal against "an enemy feet."
Meanwhile, the House of Represen talves will debate giving the West Coast ship-building trade a six per cent. differential in bidding for the naval construction.
Representatives
Sir James revealed that the Estimates showed a surplus of 242 lakhs of rupees on March 31, but ho pointed out that other factors, includ ing the cost of the Government of the Burmah, would work against ♫ Bimilarly favourable result in the immediate future. However, he felt justfied in proposing remissions of taxation amounting to about two rupeen.
crorea of
The Finance Member outlined a even-year plan for the reconstruction Quetta, following, the earthquake, and announced various grants for the amelioration of conditions in the rural arena-Renter.
GENEVA TO DECIDE POLICY
(Continued from Page 1) this course until pence is signed British Wireless.
NOTES COMMUNICATED
actual amount payable incontend that the connt facilities are plication of proposni four (A)' namely. |
the
aver
currency the dollars and thereof, stated in the Table, shall be multiplied by 20 and divided by a figure settled by the Treasurer from time to time representing age opening selling rates for the previous month of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation for demand drafts on London and
and until so Bettled the figure shall be 15.87. This latter figure compares with 23.70 in
the resolution
A new clay in force.
type
appears in
respect of Chinese liquors, this providing for a duty of
$1.35 per gallon on all Chinose type spirits not distilled in the Colony and containing not more than 24 pe# cent, alcohol by weight.
WORLD TRADE
LATEST
LEAGUE
STATISTICS
Geneva, Feb. 28..
The League's monthly bulletin of statisties for February, just issued, gives, besides tho yaual tables, in- formation concerning the movement world trade in and the production
of stoel, zinc, coal, potroleum
from California inadequate for ship-building and re- pair, despite the fact that war in the Pacific is more likely than in the Atlantic.-Guited Press.
IN MEMORY OF PAVLOV
STATUE TO BE
IRECTED
Geneva, Feb. 28. Sonor Vasconcellos, Chairman of the Committee of Coordination Mea- sures under Article XVI of the Len- gue Covenant, has suminoned the Committee of Eighteen for March 2.
Point one on the agenda is the ap the possible extension of an embargo on consignments to Italy of petroleum, coal, pig Iron iron and steel. Point two is the second report of the Ex- pert Committee, instructed to follow the application of sanctions and their effects.
The United Kingdom Government has sent the Chairman of the co- ordination Committee a letter, dated February 15, forwarding for the in formation of members of the Com- mittee the British reply to the Italian communication concerning an ex- chango of views between the United Kingdom and the French Government and certain other Governments, as to the application of Article 16 of the In connecian with the death of the Covenant. The origin this affair is n noted acientat, Pavlov, the Governote verbalo handed to the British ment has deided to erect a statue in Government by the Italian Ambassa- his memory and to grant his wife dor in London, January 24, to state a monthly pension of a thousand the Italian opinion concerning the roubles.
said exchange of views.
Moscow, Feb. 28.
Pavlov, moreover, be given ai Stato funer, Reuter's Bulletin Service.
INDA'S NEW VCEROY
The latter related to the assistance that the British Government might expect from the French, Hellenic and Yugo-Slav Governments should specia! military measures be taken by Italy against-Great British owing to the latter's participation in international action under Article 16. The text of the Italian note verbale was attached by the United Kingdom Government to its communication to the Chair- man of the Coordination Committee, notice of states members of the Com- mitter, as well as the reply made by United Kingdom Government. These exchanges of notes have al- ready been communicated to the press.
and the world stocks of raw materials ASSUMING OFFICE IN and has thus been brought to the
between 9, and 1935. Those show also that bots, the gold value and the total amount wart trade
APRIL
the
were
New Delhi, Feb. 28. Lord Wingdon, the retiring
higher in 1935 then in 434 World Spal
Fuction iron, steel, an
petroleum in 1935 wagher Viceroy, will depart from New Delhi than in 1934. The general in on April 15 fr Bombay, and will sail world stacks of raw materials at end of 1936 was only 25 per cent, or England h April 18.
with the British request they have.
The now fact is that in accordance 7.20 & 9.20 p.m.higher than in June, 1928, whereas Linlithgow arives in Bombay
The new eeroy, the Marquis of states members of the Coordination been officially communicated to all towards the middle of 1934 it wax April 17 and ill be sworn into office about 60 per cent higher-Erat Now Dellin the following day.
on Committee-League of Nations Press. Nations Press.
Reuter's Builtin Service.
Gorgeous round-up of tu
ing redheads-prize beauties from every Sz- Tuneful hits, flashing fun.... toe/ twinkling dances.
REDHEADS
ON
BRITISH INDUSTRY
FAIR
*NY LARGE ORDERS
The CHECURED Committee of
MISSIONARY HELD
Fair at Birminghamdon, Fol. 29, noon that the engine anagement | ware section of the Fair restries been one of the most outstar.
FATHER BURNS'
PTORS TRACED
Polping, Feb. 28. its who the Mart
are holding
Tho
Father
MILLIONS SOUGHT IN TAXATION
(Continued from Puge 1.)
the purpose of financing the Bonus payment;
successful since the section was forty-five. Clarence Burns, ofly by $500,000,000 permanent annanl
augurated in 1920, and had attained standard which would make it
a
десп
and forth-east of Tung- in east fission, war
February 23. ant and a
measure for comparison in future the comthas been re-
years.
Large orders had been placed in gious norvices. T
(2) $1,017,000,000 for the farm programme expenses in 1930 and 1937, The farm expenses will be met first- taxation roplacing the revenue which was outlawed by the invalidation of the A.A.A... secondly, by temporary. taxation possibly spread over a perial of three years, reimbursing the Tren collected during the current fiscal year Part of the latter sum, it is hint 33,
almost every group, and much burk-red on February 5ned by bury for taxes which would have been iness initiated at the Fair would bo❘ driver beggod to be own but for the A.A.A. decision.
into contracts-British was not free by the
the Japanese authorities he
PARADE S
* JESSE 1. LASKY production with JOHN BOLES
• FACK HALS DIXIR SEE RAYMOND WALBURNA•`ALAN DINEHARY
translated
Wireless.
BIGGER GRANTS FOR UNIVERSITIES
:
RESERVE TO BE HANDED BACK
London, Feb. 28.
be The State grant in aid of Uni- versities, now £1,830,000 is to
the
Bays
look for Father Burns but
Father Baras had been killed for success. A later report and to tunately proved incorrect.
Father Barns comes from Toledo,
tho
trage they sent thirty so will be obtained from a special in
decision. who obtained refunds tax assessed against
thèint zaid that ho had not gruminthod for tile Imposi as it Wh Congress. Also. passed ant
He said thexception of attempting to replace.
Oblo.
TREASURE DILLS
London, Feb. 28. ralaed to £2,100,000 for each year of The total amount applied for in
apocial
tenders for £46,000,000 Treasury bills The maximum the next five years, with a
was £77,315,000. additional increase of £150,000 for
amount was allatted in bill at three the first year of that period.
months. The average rate per cent. In announcing this decision, Chancellor of the Exchequer that in making this special addition was 11/2.33d-British Wireless," to the vote for 1930-37, his Intention is, in effect, to give back to the Uni versities Grants Committee the re serve; of £160,000. which rendered to the Exchequer during the financial crisis-British Wirolo
Waa
Bur
of taxation.
Senator Pat Bart-when Mississippi and Chanro Sonate Finance Committa the taxes would probably without delaying the adjourn Congress on May 1.
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.... she gues him for mental infidelity ... he two-timed just two-times too many.
PAFA'S THE BIG NOISE IN THE FAMILY
, BUT MAMA HAS THE LAST WORD!
CHARLIE RUGGLES MARY BOLAND
Art's Putor piecem
EOPLE
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"THE
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President Roosevelt's tax mesas, to Congress is expected be deliverers either on Tuesday or Wednesday next.
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