THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,WWE TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 1983.
Anglo-Irish Financial Agreement Complete It's going to be a
ERA OF FRIENDSHIP PROMISED BY CLOSE ECONOMIC HARMONY
Irish Circles Welcome Agreement As Step To Even Wider Accord
London, Apr. 25.
The Anglo-Irish Agreement shows that a complete financial settlement has been reached. It provides for the transfer to Eire of the coast defence stations which the United Kingdom is unconditionally evacuating Eire is to pay £10,000,000 to the United Kingdom by November 30 as a final settlement of all financial claims of either Government against the other.
Eire will continue to make an annual payment £250,000 in respect to damage to property under agreement of December, 1925.
Air Mission Reticent On
British Plans Studying Types And Numbers Of U.S. Planos Available
New York, Apr, 25. The British Air Mission, which
is seeking to cffect a deal for the United States and Canada, arrived in New York to-day, and is dying to Washington this afternoon.
purchase of fighting planes from the
One member of the Mission stated
that it would probably be staying in
to
the United States for some time, after which it was proceeding Canado-Reuter Bulletin,
THOROUGH CANVASS TO BE MADE
New York, Apr. 25. After the arrival of the British Air
VIRTUAL MILITARY
ALLIANCE BETWEEN
BRITAIN,
FRANCE
Paris, Apr. 25,
The Cabinet has approved of proposals of thorough collaboration with Britain in foreign policy, and the establishment of "shoulder to shoulder" military policies, submitted by M. Edouard Daladier, the Premier.
These policies include the co-ordination of the French and British armed forces through Staff conver- sations, virtually approaching a military alliance.
M. Daludier outlined hopes to co- ordinate the French and British rearmament policies, especially in aviation, including the purchase of Amerlenn planes.
The French have favoured formally Mission, Air Commodore J. G. Weir, one of the members of the Mission, organising the purchanes under a stated that it will make a thorough buying board representing Britain and
the clay canvass of United States aircraft France. Earlier in
many French Cabinet adopted an eight- factories to determine how planes and what types of fighting point recovery programme.-United
of
craft could be obtained.
Press.
"We have come to look around,
the
but I suppose if purchases are going
to be made, our view of the situation will be given weight," he said.
to further plans of the Mission. He types, or how
All British penal duties against Eire, and the
Mr. Weir was reftcent with regard corresponding duties imposed by Eire on the United
said he could not say ni present what }
many planes Britain Kingdom are abolished. In effect it is the complete
will buy from the United States, or the financial and economic disputes how much Britain was prepared to termination of
spend. Any orders for aircraft between the two countries.
Britain may place are expected to American manufacturers lo reach full production capacity in 1938.-Neuter,
sent
BEAUTIFUL "HOSTESS"
IN LAWSUIT
Cabaret Contract Damages Sought
Described as
dancing hostess. Hung Kook-lan was sued for $000 fiquidated damages for breach of contract of the Emporium Ballroom before Mr. Justice R. E. Lindsell at the
Summary Court this morning. Appearing for the plaintiffs, Mr.
presented Mr. De help Eire undertakes to put a duty on Chamberlain
and to make reduc-Valera with a pair of field-glasses, foreign coul tions in duties on United Kingdom which the Eire leader handed over
CONGRESSMAN SUSPICIOUS goods. There will be an immediate when surrendering his garrison ta reduction of tariffs on 25 items. The the British troops in 1918. Mr. De
Washington, Apr. 25. of Eire under-Valera surrendered the glasses to a Prices Commission
Speaking in the debate on the Navy officer who recently takes to reduce these duties as far military
to the Prime Minister. Expansion Bill, Senator J. Hamilton as possible against United Kingdom them
Lewis declared that unless the United will give Reuter. to a level which goods
States stopped selling wor materials United Kingdom producers full
op-
to foreign nations she might some day portunity for reasonable competition,
find herself fighting against Ameri-H. L. Kwan said the parties signed a contract dated March 14, whereby Eire industries ade-
can produced machines.
defendant was to work for the Em- porium for one month at $100. The contract, however, was not fulßlied, defendant having gone to work for the Capital Ballroom at $75 a month, and according to one of the clauses she was to pay $20 liquidated dem-] ages n day for, the breach.
while giving
quate protection,
having regard to
relative costs of economie produc-
tion.
Agreement Lasts
Three Years
Special consideration will be given
to Eire industries not fully estab- lished. Undoubtedly there will be
R.A.S.C.
DRIVER
FINED.
Semptor Lewis protested against the purchasing agents from Britain being "ascertain the full permitted to quality of our ability to manufacture produce of war supplies under the guise of purchase."
heavy reduction of tarifs on United Many European Owners Air Mission, which is not seeking the
can ask the to request the
In Court
of the
Is Lordship remarked there was High quarters emphasise there is
British no admission of breach of contract; nothing political about the
defence
that the WIS
contract contacts with the State Department, signed was not the true one, It is further emphasised that all
Siu-ling, manager Fung Hovernments purchasing air material-
ruary 25 he saw defendant, who are treated uniformly with regard to it concern, said that on Feb-
had just re
returned
ned from Singapore, applications for export lleences.
The Washington Star points out at the Hotel Cecil and asked her to Russia, Japan, China, work for him. Terms were discussed
Kingdom goods, and the United
Government Kingdom Eire Government Prices Commission to give priority A fine of $25 was imposed on Ptc. to any duty, and British manufac. 1art, 12th Coy., Royal Army Ser turers can argue before the Commis-vice Corps, by Mr. H. R. Buliers at
the Central Magistracy this morning, that France,
sion.
served,
The Con-
as abe
The existing preference margins when he was summoned for driving Turkey and various South American Lund-defendant looked at the contructi for United Kingdom goods are pre-a military lorry at a dangerous speed order, aircraft cloth or are about to form but did not read it--she Axed aircraft and other war material her eyes on it but her mouth did in Queen's Road East on April B.
aut move. (Laughter), Traffle Inspector. S. C. Saunders from the United States.
She agreed from
The British Air Mission this after- The trade agreement will last three said that he followed Hart
to Arsenal Stree! noon conferred with the Air Attache to the terms mentioned but sug-
Rested that the contract years, after which I will be subject Wanchal Market
should of the British Embassy regarding ar- be for only one month. io six months notice on either side.
along Queen's Road East, which is a The agreement is subject to the controlled area limited to a speed of rangements for a tour of aircraft tract was signed but defendant said
she could not start at once Parliaments, 20 miles per hour, and Hart was factories. Reuter. : confirmation of both
was not feeling well, and Mr. Neville Chamberlain, the doing from 25 to 30 miles per hour. British Prime Minister, will make a The lorry was a military type of 30
WORKED FOR COMPETITOR statement in the House of Commons ewt, and limited to # speed limit of
On March 12, he to-morrow, and the necessary Bill 15 miles per hour.
saw defendant) again and asked her when she was will be passed as soon as possible.
prepared to begin work. On her saying March 14, he put that date on the contract. Defendant,
how ever, never turned up and on Murchi 18, he learned that she was working the for the Caplioi. He went there, and defendant said that the reasons why assist dealers and she did not carry out the contract] In order to considerable; wore that she was being paid high
who require ...
Mr. Lee Shing-yin, of Shing Wol
NEW STAMPS ON SALE TO-DAY
it is understood the Premier play Road. summoned for speeding in ed a big part in bringing the agree-Wongneichong Road on April 6, was ment to fruition.
fined $15. Trame Sergeant Sargent Postage stamps of the new issue said Lee travelled from Village Road H. M. King George VI in the to Hennessy Rond along Wongnei-denomination of one dollar will be
sale Road at a speed of 38 miles per on
| Postmaster-General announces,
Goes Far Beyond
Expectations
The significance of the agreement
chong
hour
Mr. N. Nuta, of Ashley Road, was
from April 27,
were
is that it goes far beyond the consummoned on three counts for sound-athers
a new Anglo-ing his horn in Des Voeux Road quantities of these stamps for "wages by the Capitol, that there were tents expected, and
Central at 12.25 a.m. on April 4, day Covers"
supplies in complete tot so many dancing girls and that! Irish atmosphere, as well as a new Cen
not 50 ern of friendship and co-operation disobeying a traffic signal at the same sheets of 120 stamps only will be beautiful girls there in mailers of common concern has time, und falling to stop when called available at the Chief Accountant's conman as in the
upon to do so by a police
onleer. Omee, first floor, Post Office Building, i The liquidated damages of $20 & been created.
all the offences, and from 4.30 pm, to 5.00 p.m. tu-day day represented the carnings defer- With regard to defence, it is ex-le admitted pected the Eire Government will now said he had no explanation to offer. The stamps will not be valid for dant would have made during that
Traffle Inspector Saunders Lake over more seriously than in the Nuta drove past the red light at the
said postage until to-morrow.
period If she had fulfilled the con- past, the question of defence of the junction of Pedder Street and Des
tract. principal Eire ports.
Trish official circles welcome the Vocux Road Central, and was called police agreement as a big step towards upon to stop by Shuntung more complete accord in the future; and was chased by a European traffic sergeant D110. He did not do 10. and it is felt that with new goodwill
putrol
officer. Which all sides the
will
defendant parties
drove past the light, he also sounded concentrate
In τοπίον.
the his horn, which he was prohibited .ing "Partition," which Is only remaining obstacle to anal from doing as the area was in the
"silent zone." conciliation of the two peoples, and Irishmen in North Ireland will par- ticipate in the work of appeasement. Britain Has Nothing To Lose
.on
efforts
A total fine of $25 was impared. HAD NO LICENCE
EAGER FOR SERVICES Cross-examined by Mr. M. A. 'ca¦ Silva, for the defence, Fung ad- mitted he was eager la get defen-: dant's services as she was
a good It was not, however, because
carner,
to
GERMAN GENERAL ON WAY TO JAPAN
Amsterdam, Apr. 28. Field Marshal Werner von Blom- berg, the former German Minister of lack of good dancing girls owing of the Capitol. Though the opening for Defence, accompanied by his wife, has arrived in Belawan, in he had been acquainted with defen-
dant for over two
years, he did not north Sumatra, according to a mess knew she had only a small knowledge age received here.
of written Chinese. He assuined de- Mrs. Velinchinski was summoned
"He 18 reported to have informed n for driving a ear without a licence in representative of a Sumatra
How's fendant knew the terms of the con- King's Road on April 8, while her poper that he is on his way to Japan traet through having signed one
short before. The Irish Delegation's, view is that husband was summoned for allowing where he intends to make a
Witness denied he filled in #21 unlicensed driver to drive. Traffle visit.--Transocean. Britain has nothing to fear and Sergeant
blanks on the contract not in accor- everything to gain from a free und Velinchinski, when stopped, toid him
dance with the terms agreed upon. Independent Ireland. The point has she was under the Impression Dint defcadant, and pleaded not guilty to Though her earnings amounted up-|
he was not was proximately to $20 a day, Mr. De Valera that Eire will not be she had proved herself competent tai dixed for hearing of 2.30 p.m. on May Prepared to increase her salary by
base to drive, as was the system in Shanghal. 10. 15
order to that un
aum
get back her attack Britain, and Eire will defend, She was driving quite well, he added.
services. He did not agree that de- her sovereignty against all comers. Mra. Velinchinski was fined $6, and driver, K. Lam, was summoned for 160 and was surprised to learn that
fendant was to receive a salary ofi It is pointed out that the question her husband $10.
Morris said that Mrs.
been repeated in the declarations of she could take out a licence after both summonses. permitted to be used
of defence is not a question of paper Several residents were summoned
The
case
A China Motor Bus Company driving a bus without due care and
bargains, but each country is acting for parking their cars over the caution in Pokluluṁ Road on March she was getting only $75
PLEADS NOT GUILTY
29.
Defendant drove his bus in the same direction, past the procession andi knocked down one of the coolles, added
I
the
from the.
DAGRELLE'S FINE
· RESCINDED
Brussels, Apr. 20.
SHARE PRICES
The following is the list of local share quotations issued this morning. Books
H.K. Bank, $1,545 sn.
H.K. Banks, (Lon. Reg.), 291 n. Chartered Banks, £1244 n. Mercantile Bank, A. and B. £28 n. Mercantile Bank, C., £14. n. East Asia Bank, $87” b.
Insurances
Canton Ins., $270 b.
Union Ins., $5224. China Underwriters, $24 n H.K. Fire in.. $233 21. Shipping
Douglus, $85 n.
n.
H.K. Steamboals, $23 Indo-Chinas (Prot.), $51 a. Indo-Chinas (Det.), $24 n. Shell Bearer,
837-
ກ. Union Waterboats, $8.80 n.
Docks etc.
II.K. & W. Wharves, $133 b. H.K. & W. Docks, $2144 s. H.K. & W. Docks (new), $21 n. H.K. & W. Docks Rts. $11 n. Providents (old), $3.35 b. Providents (new), $3.39 n. New Engineerings, Sh. $4.03 n. Shanghal Docks, Sh. $08 n. Kailan Min
Adm., 16/41⁄2 n.
Naubs,
Venz: Goldfield, $4 n. Hongkong Mines, 11% cts. b.
Philippine Mining P. 51 sa. Antamoks, P.
Atoks, P.
Baguio Gold: P. .21 sa. Banguet Consol., F. ---- Benguet Explor..
Big Wedge, P. ---
Coco Groves, P. AÐ sa, Consolidated Mines, P.-
Demonstrations, P. .33% su. E. Mindanao, P Gumaus G'Delds, P. — Ipp Gold, P.
P. 70 sn.
IX.L... Pp. Itogons,
Masbate Consola., P.- Min. Resources, F. Northern Min., P.
Paracole Gumaus, P.----- Salacot Mining, P. San Mauricio, P. 45 sa. Suyoc
P. 101⁄2 sa. Consol., United Paracales, P.
Lands, Hotels, etc.
HI, and S.
S. Hotels, $6, b. and sa,
H.K. Lands *
su,
H.K. Lands,, 4% Deben $100% b. S'hal Londe, Sh. 39 n. Metropolitan Lands, Sh.-- Humphries, 59 b. H.K. Reallics, $5.15 n. Chinese Estate
China states, $100 b.
China Debent,
Sh.
Utilities
ILK. Trabile 18.45 b.
Peak Trams (old), $7 b. Peak Trams, (new), $394 n. Star Ferries, $851⁄2 s
Yaumali Ferries
Ferries (old), $24.00 n. China Light (old). $11
$11 b. China Light (new); $0
$0 A. H.K. Electric. $5934 b. Macao Electric, $17 n. Sandakan Lights, $14 n. Telephone $27 b. Telephone
$10.70 b. China Buses. Sh.---
Slagapore
new
Mons, 25/- n.
Singapore Pret
25/- n. Industrials
Cald: Mace, told). Sh. $14% n. Cald: Macg. (Pref.), Sh. $124 n. Canton Ices. $1.70 n. Cements, $17.40 b. H.K. Ropes, $4.00 1.
Stores, &c. Dairy Farm. $241⁄2 sn.
Watsons, $8 n.
Lane Crawfords, $0.10 sa. Sinceres, $2.20 n.
Wing On (H.K.), $40 n.
William Powell, Ltd., 70 els. n.
Cotton Mills
Ewo Cotion, Sh. $13.80 n. S'hal Cotton (old), Sh, $74 n. Zoong Sings, Sh.
Wing On Textiles, Sh. $38 b.
Miscellaneous
ILK. Entertainments, $04 n. Constructions, 31 b.
Vibro Pilling. $5 n.
Ch. Govt. 4% 1923 G$Bds., 741⁄2%
п.
་
H.K. Govt. 4% Loan 3% prm. n. H.K. Govt. 34% Loan 2% prm.
Wallace Herpers, $10 n. Marsmans Ins. (Lon), s/- 12/8 n. Marsmans Ins. (H.K.), a/- 3/10 b.
NON-INTERVENTION WORK TO CONTINUE
London, Apr. 25..
Capitol, for its own interests, which are joint limit of two hours in. the city car
The case was adjourned to Muy D Traffic Sergeant G. Your sold that a result of the handing parks. interests. An a
They were Mr.
G. Ha funeral procession was proceeding at 10 am. over of the ports, Elre will formu- Gompertz, Mr. A. R. H. Esmail, up Pokfulum Rond towards Pok late her own policy of defence, Mr. G. C. E. Carnaval, though it is possible there will be Mrs. E. Duclos, who were each four coolies, brought up the reme and fulum, and a sedan chair, carried by or co-ordination And $5, some consultation Britain.
circles
regard the friendly Interest of the United States as an
Alleged to have driven his car, Ho Yiu. A wheel ran over half, his important
factor in No. 2252, on the wrong side of the foot, and injured it seriously of the Belgian Rexist movement, has won and Italy groping, to resuspended agreement possible, and they pay road in Pedder Street on March 20, the Sergennt. At the tribute to Mr. Chamberlain,
le have unt to have driven the ear at the accident, car was coming down his protest against a Brussels law contributions, which were suspended whose help no agreement could have unme (lɛe while under the mfluence?, the road from the opposite direction, court verdict which had ordered him in consequence of the Soviet rotusht been nude, and
to MacDonald, without whom the nego Public Works Department, appeared defendant to pull over
Malcolm
to the
the left too alleged libel against the leader of the estations could neying have begun. bafora Hi Butters this morning
Flemish Catholic Party, M. Cau- The case was fidjourned for two walert. The court of appeal rescind
ed the fine--Transocean.
Aninteresting event in connection On the Imitt of the Anglo-Irish Ardement war when Mr. Neville
much
Mr.: H. H.. Colé, of Messrs. G.K. Hall Brition and Co. appeared for weeks.
M. Leon Dagrelle, the leader of the
As a result of Britain, Germany
tributions, it is announced that the work of the Non-thtervention Board would continue, without Saviri con- tribullonsReuterey P
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