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THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 1936. 日七初月沉
TWO ARABS NO NEED FOR NEGUS OFF TO GENEVA
KILLED IN
SKIRMISH
THREE WOUNDED
AND NINE ARRESTED
TROOPS FIND AMMUNITION
(Special to "Telegraph")
Jerusalem, June 21,
Two Arabs were killed and three wounded when a detach-
WAR PANIC
Hoare Reassures
Empire Society
BRITAIN TO BUILD NAVY
ment of British troops, search: OF PREDOMINANT POWER
ing an Arab village near Jerusalem. mot opposition necessitating the use of fire-
arms,
י
The troups were carrying out clean. ing up operations in the area where there have been several ambushes of trains recently on the Jaffa Jerusalem
Blain line.
Thire houses in a village in the
Tulkarem area, in which were found unused ammunition, were demolished by the soldiers and nine Arubs were arrested.Kuter Special,
AMERICA "SEIZES" ISLANDS
SCHOOLBOYS AS
COLONISTS
FORESTALLED BRITAIN
2101
Honolulu,' June 21. The small islands of Baker, Jarvis and Howland, which recently gured prominently as outposts of the pro- posed air-line from Honolulu to New Zealand, have
been officially "colonised" with American citizens.
It is believed this move on the part of the United States is made with the object of forestalling claims by the British Government. These islands were formerly looked upon as being British, but since they were not colonised. In fact had no living soul upon them, the United States laid elaim to them.
Twelve American schoolboys have hastily been taken from Honolulu in
(SPECIAL TO "TELEGRAPH”)
London, June 24.
"There is no need for panic, and no need to assume that war is inevitable," declared Sir Samuel Hoare,
recently returned to the British Cabinet, when speaking to the Royal Empire Society in London to-night,
No country in Europe desired war,.he said, but there was so much inflammable material în Europe that a spark might start a conflagration, "unless great Powers, like ourselves, are strong enough to make our influence felt in the cause of peace".
If the British Army, Navy and Air Force were adequately strengthened in time, there would be no war, he asserted.
If, he continued, a well-balanced British Fleet, cap- able of defeating an enemy and keeping the seas open, and equipped to go anywhere, could be. built in time, there would be no world war.
The advent of air power had not changed the functions of the Navy nor made it impossible to build a trel
that could carry out its traditional French Liner
duties, said the First Lord of the Admiralty. His advisers were deter- mined, with the help of modera science, to build a Rect able to go anywhere, and by the fullest use of air power, to make the new fleet once again predaninant and the mobile force for world peace.
most
Speeding Up
Her Schedule
Paris, June 24,
No Loss Of 'Prestige' The scaling of the British fleet to The Compagnie Generale Trans- thy Mediterranean during the recent atlantique announces a considerable crisis over sanctions has been a part increase in the speed of the Norman of the collective security plan, and it die, holder, of the Atlantie Blue had completely fulfilled its duty, pre-Biljan, hat. Un cheng venting an extension of conflict. British plant. Qucen
It was foolish and ↑ mischievous talk, that of loss of prestige, and was mostly enemy propaganda, and would be proved altogether futile in the future, Sir Samuel declared. Holed with interest
by the The Normandie will henceforth ac complish the voyage from France to Amerien in ten hours less time than she requires at present,
London, June 24.
The Negin in leaving London to-morrow for Genera, It is understood that he will probably "travel overland, fing first to Paris-Renter's Bulletin Servier.
Picture shows the Negus with hir daughter, Princess Tanhai, at a London garden party.
DEMOCRATS SEEKING PLATFORM
LABOUR ISSUES ARE OUTSTANDING
MONEY PLANK
On 11
APPROVED
(Special to "Telegraph")
Philadelphia, June 24.
a
CLOSING ROAD TO WARSHIPS
NATIONS DISCUSS DARDANELLES
BRITAIN NOT DECIDED
Montreaux, June 24. Russia, Japan, France and Britain have all put forward suggestions for regulations to govern the passage of which Turkey desires to re-fortify. aried craft through the Dardanelles,
The Denveratic Party's national 'convention completed a preliminary business speedily and then noisily,
To-day the British delegate to the and in disorder, prepared to organise
permament basis preparatory conference of treaty signatories made reservations with regard to the pro- to adoptingg platform and
reposed figure of 14,000 tons of fighting nominating President. Franklin D. craft which it was proposed to allow Roosevelt,
through the Straits.
Tewlik Rushdi, the Turkish repre- The delegates are merely riding the mighty Party steam-roller, sentative, and his Government would whose course is
net insist upon this figure and would already set, but consider reasonable modifications. there are continuous whispered con- ferences which make the convention
The speed of her crossing will re- quire an average pace of almost 29.5 tick. and knots per hour, by which she estab American Journal, representing the}
a coastguard cutter and four are being sympathy, he said, the ples of the lished a record on her maiden voyage. | committeemen includes Mr. Edward allow bolligerent vessels to
the three islands. American Navy League, for Anglo-Reuter Bulletin Service.
left at each of
Nag-Reuter,
where they will plant the American American naval co-operation to make Cuture wara impossible, - Renfer Special.
LOWER COTTON TARIFFS
CHANGE OF RATES
IN INDIA
Simla, June 24,
The Government of India has an nounced its acceptaneu of the follow-} ing recommendations of Tarif Board, and been issued giving effect to these from to-morrow:
the Colton notification bus
Firstly, the lily on plain, grey atton piece goods will be rpliced from 25 per cent, ad valorem of 4 3/8 annas per poul, whichever is higher. to twenty per cent, ad valorem or 311⁄2 annaa per pound, whichever is higher:
Secondly, the duty en bordered grey, bleached and coloured piece goods. (other than prints) will be re- duced to twenty per cent, ad valorem; Thirdly, the duty on cotton yarns will remain unchanged.-Reuter.
CHURCHILL NOT SATISFIED
WANTS DEFENCE
› DETAILS
London, Juna 24.
No Differences
London, Juas 24.. In reply to a request in the. House of Commons for a statement concern-
STRATOSPHERE. PENETRATION
pass
In response to M. Paul Bancour's suggestion, en behalf of France, M. Maxim Latvinoff, of Russia, agreed to The permanent Organisation of alter his proposed amendment so as to Kemp, Manila, Mr. Dan Devite, through the Straits when carrying out Hawail, Credentials: Mr. Donald obligations under the League of Na- McEvan, Manila, and Mr. Charles tions Covenant or within the Trame- Holt, Hawait, Rules; and Mr. Lionel work of the Covenant. G. Harris, Manjla, and Mr. Poindex-
The Japanese representative said he ter, Hawaii, Platform Committee,
would accept the restriction upon war, The Platform Committee listened ships catering the Black Sea provided all day long to volunteer plank they were also imposed on warships
own leaving that senkenter, numbership to compose the vitul fasces, including the question of amending the Constitution on behalf! of labour. Mr. William Green, Pre- sident of the Federation of Labour, demander curtailment Supreme Court's
thirty- Bowers, hour work week, continued Federal publie works.
MINIATURE BALLOONwers, but sought among its
GOES ALOFT
Mindespolis, June 24.
ing points of difference of interpre tation regarding the Anglo-German Naval Agreement, the First Land of the Admiralty, Sir Samuel Hoare, said, he welcomed the opportunity of saying that all details had been settled in .* miniature cellophane balloon, satisfactory and friendly manner and folding delicate instruments and a There b breit
question tiny automatic radio, soared into the 110 of any inaterial difference of interpre- | «tratosphere to-day. tation on any point.—Icitish Wireless,] The famous bullonist and scientist,
Cables And Wireless
Ltd. Change
DENISON-PENDER RESIGNS. POST
London, June 25.
It is officially nnnounced that Mr. John C: Denison-Pender has resigned
less, Ltd., Mr. Edward Wilshow has
| Dr. Jean Picard, was on the ground recording the movements of the little speck in the heavens and the radio's altitude reports.
The purpose of the ascent coalid not be discovered.--United Picas.
Mar
Wages, right
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tu
the New
of Jabour's guarantee organise," continuation of Deal and social sectcity plans.
FARM PROGRAMME Mr. Ellward. ONeal, President of the Pari
WANTS WIFE FOR FLIGHT
CHAMBERLAIN TO HOP ATLANTIC
Portland, Me., June 24,
famous Chamberinin,
Clarence Bureau Feleration, pec-Bler, arrived here today in order to sented an eleven point form pro propose again" to Miss Louise Ashley, grammes embracing controlled dr daughter of the State Representative. culture, managed currency, reduced industrial tariffs. a permanent com- He said he was planning an early modity loan plan and aid for d-July Bight across the Atlantic, start- posing of the sensonul "crops. Being from Newark, NJ, refueling at asked for surpluses control Presque Isle, and hopping from there and regulation of monopolles.
to Paris. Ho drow attention to the fact that such a route was 660 miles FOR HISTORIC TALKStering the convention rules to per-
The South's rebellion against al-shorter than that ordinarily followed. ON CONTINENT mit nomination of presidential "and If she accepts, he said, he wouki
EDEN FLYING TO PARIS
alsu
"vice-presidential candidates by London, June 24. simple majority, instead of two- carried in the Itules The Foreign Secretary, Mr. Anthirds, was
the chainmanship of Cables and Wire-thony Eden, will leave Lorton by air Committee. Ilowever, the fight is been elected as his successor. How for Paris to-morrow afternoon and likely to go on.
after dining at the Embassy, where
ever, Mr. Denison-Pender will con he will meet the French Premier, M.
..
WAGES PLANK
ti ue to hold his position as Governor Paul Blum, and the Foreign Minister. The platform fight centres about, and Managing Director of the con- trolling company,
M. Delbon, he will proceed by rall to | Governor Herbert Lehman's. de- Cable-Wireless Genova where he will attend the meet mands, on behalf of New York, for a (Holding) Ltd.
ing of the Council of the League of wages and hours plank stronger than He also remains chairman of asso- Nations-British Wireless.
the President Roosevelt has plready clated and subsidiary companies with-
approved. in the group..
An oficial statement suy that no
Speaking in Landon to-day Mr. the initist stages of Cables and Wire-MUNITIONS SHIPing
BOUND HERE
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ACCEPTED
UGLY INCIDENTS IN FRANCE
Marseilles, June 24.
The shipping strike, which Parlier to-day took on an ugly aspect whes strikers quit work on six submarines and others occupied two cruisers, al St. Nazaire,
the course of construction, has been settled.
The strike ended with sirens blow ing a tuneless chorus, intrating the satisfaction of the strikery, who had literally seized nearly seventy ships in the harbour and hoisted the red flag of Communiam.
All the men's claims have been ne cepted, according to representatives of the men's unions. The men remain in the possession of the ships, but are expected to evacuate them to-morrow.
Henter.
MINERS SETTLE
Brussels, June 24.
The National Congress of Miners lo-day reided that work would be resumed in the mines on Friday— Reuter.
Van Zeeland's
Reform Plans
HONOURED BY MUSSOLINI
Buron Aloial, the noted Italion diplomat, was yesterday promotest from captain to rear-admiral in the reserve of officers in recognition of his service during the past. jew
months of crisis.
EQUALS HITTING RECORD
TWO HOMERS IN ONE INNING
Are Divulged DIMAGGIO'S
Brussels, June 21.
31. Paul Van Zeeland, Pilme Minis ter of Belgium, to-day presented a Ministerial Declaration to Parliament containing a number of inbour and social reforms.
These include plans for minimum wage law, holidays with pay and u forty hour week in an unhealthy sccupation.
Finuncin misdemeanours will be the Declaration heavily punished, warns, and the foreign policy will be along the time or former Govery ments.-Reuter,
LISTENING FOR PROPAGANDA
ITALIAN BROADCAST IN ARABIC
DISTINCTION
New York, June 24. A major league record WHA equalled by the New York Yanker alugger, Dinaggio, to-day when
he poleil out two home
in one inning.
runs
Ilis feat was accomplished during terrifie hitting attack which Phelps, the Chicago pltches, could not hold, Most of New York's runs came in one Inning, when almost every batted twice and Dimaggio tinguished-himself
men din
TUNY.
Altogether the Yankees, who lead the Lengue, scored eighteen. But besidew Dimaggio's homers. Crosetii, Dickey and Powell drove the ball over the stands. Tho Yanks hit 24 times the highest tatal this
season.
The White Sox did their share of hitting too, scoring eleven times un twelve connections, Sewell hitting . honier. Ioni
Boston runs did not enve against Detroit. Although TV London, June 25.
Ferrell and Miller bath scored with The Colonial Secretary, Mr. Ormsby | circuit drives, the Red Sox only Gore, to-day was asked in the Housu scored six times on ten hits, while of Commons whether arrangements; the Tigers scored seven on eleven, would be made for reception and aided by Owen's homer. examination of broadcasts in Arabic
Cleveland scored from Italian stations which were re Philadelphia, Averill anal
win lover Trosky ecived in all parts of the Near East, hitting for a circuit, and giving Reds including Palestine and Transjordania, ve runs in eleven running starts. with a view to ensuring that such Athletics hit eight and tallied six Inroadcasts contined nothing of times. This was. the first of a double- unsuitable character.
Jie replied that the matter was re- ceiving the most careful consideration, from time to time, of the Palestine Government--Dritish Wireless. .
ALEXANDRA · DAY JUBILEE
TWELVE MILLION
ROSES SOLD.
header..
13
In the second game of their double-. ender Cleveland repeated the earlier performan The Indians scored fourteen PVDS on
many bits, Averill getting a homer, and the Athletics only managed two runs of nine connections. Philadelphia har
one error.
Washington again bout St. Louis, seven to four, hitting twelve times against seven, including Holter's homer.
RAIN INTERRUPTS
Rain, ruined the National League schedule. There was only one meet- ing, that, a double-header, which Pittsburgh and New York with him.-
aplit
Abolishing Free State Governorship.
Dublin, June 05.
Londog, June 24, The Silver Jubilee of Alexandra Day was celebrated to-day throughout the country, twelve guillion roses being |
sold.
Giants
·
t
Giants won the first; four to thre and were lucky, because they only eight. Bach had homer, the Giants from Ott and the Pirates froni Jensen. Pirates ind one error,
In London, restaurants, buses, the hit five times to the Pirates tubes, amusement places, street cor- nors, and even traffic islands, were picketed by rose sellers. The weather was fine for trade, nine out of every ten people buying romes-Reuters Bulletin Service,
HIGHLY VALUED PEARLS STOLEN
The second gamo Pittsburgh won
four to one, with eight hits. They
held the Glants to three. There were no errors.-Reuter,
ITALO-GERMAN
AIR PACT
Lenders have expressed sutls- inction at the proposed money plank, Winston Churchill expressed disent- | less, Ltd, are past; and the situation
Hur present monetary isfaction with the present methods of { should be re-examined. Mr. Denison-
system, and stating the Administra-
Mr. Eamba. de Valers, the Free discussing arrangements for national Pender feels he has achieved what he
tion favours a policy of adapting state chief executive, when moving defence,
has been trying to do for the past
itself to changing financial condi-
the estimates for the Governor-
Locust Valley, N.Y,, June 24,
Rome, June-2-4, In his view, Parliament slipuki net | four years since he has been Govern-
tions S they Uccur. The policy
A burglar entered the home of Mr.
It is offefully announced that an up n
committee representing ailment approved chairman of the c
› com-
The British skip La Santa Maria, mentions neither a return to gold or General's establishments to-day, an parties to interrogate the Governnvent | Dagge
carrying a cargo of munitions, whose immediato efforts. nt. International nounced that the Dail in vlow of its W. R. Cae, the socialite, inancier and cement regulating and improving In order to facilitate the new fulllmate destination is unknown, in stabilisation. The plank secretly, uniler protection of con-
does not office of Governor-General.
now constitution would aballah the sportsman, in Upper Brookville, it is sonditions between Italy and Germany Thomas' sliver re-
disclosed, and tole jowels totalling with regard to civil aviation will be fidence, as to the arrangements they arrangement Sle Norman Leslie, ship-bound for Hongkong from Guernsey, include Seintor
The elected representative would be over $400,000 in value, including a
concluded during General Valles were making in the different spheres owner, has resigned his post with the according to London advices.
monetisation proposals. United the ceremonial head of the state, pearl necklace of defence,British Wireless.
worth $300,000 visit to Germany The full story appears on Pago 7. 1 Press.
he raid-tester.
United Press.
He will represent his Government - there.--Reuter.
company.-Reuter