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past over the question of Nat tional Defence In Denmark, but since a compromise, was reached on that question they have work- ed and voted together. Whether this unity would be maintained if tariffs became the main 'issue fof-a-General Election does not appear certain; for there as elsewhere-the Liberals have a rooted aversion from tariffs; and at present in Denmark the Liberals form a considerably larger party than the Conserva- tives, Both the two rival com- binations, however the Liberal- Conservative and the Radical- Socialist-seem to agree that it is to the interest of Denmark to remain within the family of pound-sterling nations; and the

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1932.

Tide Of Elections

Against Hoover Democratic Victories Are

Significant

FARMERS RESENTFUL

New York. Hearst is supporting the Democrate

A month ago political experts be-throughout the country in this cam-

the two countries economically in the Wall Street betting. and culturally together.

News In Brief.

Marion Davies has long.

foreign exchange regulations en-lieved that President Hoover's re-paign. forced by the present Govern election was likely. Now, however, Miss ment for the sake of maintain- there is a predominant tendency to been associated with film interests ing British imports at as high a favour the chances of Governor in which Mr. Hearst is interested, and popularity with cinema "fada” level as possible have on the Rooseven.

This is reflected in the Wall will be capitalised to call attention whole been well received. The Danish people seem determined Street betting odds on the Fresi-jin a striking way to Governor

dential election.

Roosevelt, and thus reach - the to overcome the difficulties creat-

Early in August the Wall Street cinema-minded voters, who will · bo ed for them by the new Ottawa duties; and a new trade treaty betting was 2 to 1 in favour of attracted by Miss Davies's per will no doubt be negotiated at President Hoover's re-election. Now sonality more than they ever would the earliest opportune moment. only even money is offering on the be by cogent political arguments.

Miss Marion Davies, who visited In the meantime the British outcome of the election. Many ob

that Governor London in 1930 to make a personal Exhibition exemplified the en-ervers believa lightened self-interest that draws Roosevelt will finally be favourite appearance at the Empire Theatre when her film. The Gay Nineties". The two important factors in this was shown there, has already been change were the Democratic victory named chairman of a committee of in the State elections of Maine last flm stars which will play an in- week, when a Democrat was elected portant part in Governor Roosevelt's- State Governor and two out of the reception in California. An appeal against a judgment de three Maine seats in Congress went. Wall-Street "Scandal": livered by Mr. R. E. Lindsell, acting to Democrats, and the decision of Meanwhile a scandal of consider Puisne Judge, in September last Tammany, the great New Yorkable proportions is brewing in Wall year, was opened at the Full Court Democratic organisation, to support Street over alleged Stock Market yesterday before the Chief Justice

Governor Roosevelt.

manipulation for political purposes, Sir Joseph Kemp, K.C., and the

Now that Tammany Hall has de- Senator Smith Brookhart, a Republic Puisne Judge Mr. Justice Wood.

cided to back him, Governor Roose can from. Iowa, has announced that It is understood that through the vet is considered likely to carry the he is planning a Senatorial in

pivotal State of New York when the vestigation before election day. efforts of Mr. Li Yau-taun, C.B.E.,

The attention of the US. Senate ern Thrace, whose existence re- and other prominent Chinese direc Electoral College meets to decide minded them of their former tors of the Handicraft Free School the next President of the United was attracted to Wall Street by the conquests. Each desired to main-in Aberdeen, many substantial con- States. The New York State holds recent charge made by Mr. Louis Seibold, the political writer, that 47 votes at this meeting.. tain a tradition, and perhaps was tributions have been obtained and

'A Preliminary Poll.

professional Stock Market operators influenced by a political arriere-construction of the school will be While Wall Street betting odds would contribute heavily to the elec penace; in each case the mera-started in the near future.

have dearly always provided an action campaign funds of the Republi bers of the minority suffered.

Presidential election, more interest manipulation of stock dealing.. Turkish understanding by Ismet arranged by the Y.M.C.A., to be held

Jing still is the nation-wide poll taken. The Governors of the New York Pasha and M. Venizelos greatly throughout the winter was enjoyed before every election by the Stock Exchange, evidently trying to Ten years have passed since alleviated their lot. When fear last night in the West Lounge, and

forestall official investigation. have, the Battle of Afium-Karahissar and suspicion gave way to friend was a big success. Dancing to the magazine "Literary Digest.”

This poll is unique in its asked all members to submit copies ended the dream of a Greek Em-ship and understanding the pro- strains of Mickey's Melody Makers, pire in Asia Minor. Militarily blem of the minorities ceased to the couples enjoyed themselves, until thoroughness and accuracy, millions of their telegrams or letters having

of cards being sent out to people any reference to political matters the Turkish victory was an im- be a problem. To-day both Gov. the early hours The programme

It is noteworthy that since this posing success, the fruit of the ernments are making an honest Included

several novelty dances. throughout the country.

I am informed that when the request. was made, all brokers? patient strategy of the Ghazil effort to treat them fairly, and Mr. S. A. Gray was M.C.

preliminary figures of this unofficial letters to clients have been ab Pasha and of his lieutenants, petty official tyrants are no

poll are published next week they solutely purged of any reference among whom Ismet. Pasha held longer encouraged or permitted

will show that Governor Roosevelt whatever to politics. the highest place. Its political to display an excess of nation- and ethnographical consequences alist zeal at their expense. were even more important. One Thanks to the statesmen who

Mr. A. F. Jenkins, who has just was the Treaty of Lausanne, have worked courageously and completed a business trip in the believe in Roosevelt's chance of be- and is now steady and expected to which made a definite, and so patiently for an understanding, passengers arriving here on the s.s. lowing personal telegram have

Philippine Islands, was among the coming the next President is the fol- hold firm until the election."

Mr. Edward Filene, the million. far as statesmen could foresee & the wounds left by history have President Jefferson this morning. just received from a neutral obser- aire manufacturer of Boston, pre- final, political division of the ter- healed or are fast healing. There

ver who is accompanying the dicted last week, however, that there

The China Mail.

Hong Kong, Friday, Oct. 28, 1932..

Greek And Turkish Minorities.

But the signature of the Greco- The first of the monthly dancea curate forecast of the result of the can Party from the proceeds of the, ̈ ̈

Personal Pars.

la gaining a lead almost everywhere.} The market itself found its feet

Another thing which leads me to after the break early in the week

ritories to which Greeks and are other Governments with Mr. J. S. Waterman, accompanied Democratic candidate on his tour of would be a serious crash in Wall Turks laid claim. Another was minorities on their hands which by Mrs Waterman disembarked the West. This reads Street immediately before the elec the Convention signed at Lau- might profitably study the causes here this morning from the as, Pre-Indications are that the States tion. He did not give his reasons sanne by Ismet Pasha and Mof their success.

sident Jefferson. Mr. Waterman, who Venizelos which provided for the

fs the export manager of the Calf- compulsory exchange of the

been in Manila on business.

Mrs. C. H. Crichton arrived in the

Greeks of the New Turkey for An Opposition Successfornia Conserving Company, has

the Turks of the New Greece. There were large Greek minar- ities in Thrace, în Ionia, and on

In Denmark.

an

the Black Sea coast. On the Denmark has been one of the Colony this morning from Manila on Greek side the Turks were a first foreign countries to show the s. President Jefferson. She strong element in Macedonia, and readiness to adjust itself to the will join her husband who is there were Moslems, Greek in new trade conditions created at officer on the USS. Fulton, which speech but Turkish in sym-Ottawa; and its peculiarly in is due here on November 1. pathies and culture, in Crete, timate commercial relations with

we have visited so far will vote for this belief. Many people believe for Roosevelt. Indiana, Missouri, that if this slump occurs just be- Kangas, and Colorado look like fore the election, Governor. Roose- safe bets for him.

velt is likely to win. "I have talked with at least a In such a case operators dozen Kansas farmers, who, while New York Stock Exchange - not too enthusiastic over Roose-load their holdings heavily, causing velt, said nevertheless that they a crash. This will occur because could not vote for Hoover. The Wall Street adheres fundamentally farmers' resentment against the to Republican principles and fears Republicans centres on what they the Democrats.

contend are the slipsbod methods.There is some uneasiness about

The exchange of these minorities Great Britain are illustrated by Mr. Harry Ore, whose musical re-pf dealing with surpluses of food the situation in financial circle was too often attended by cruel the fact that last year this coun- citals are still remembered by many hardships, yet had they been left by took no less than 67 per cent of the Colony's residents, arrived in their homes, surrounded by of all, Danish exports. The here this morning on the 3- Fre

and sident Jefferion. Mr. Ore, who re- majorities still smarting from movements of political

the bitter memories of a ruthless economic thought within, Den-cently left the Colony, to take up

residence in Manila, is making war, their lot would have been mark become therefore of

tour. harder stil. Exchange was a than usual interest at the pre- cruel surgery, but it did at least sent moment when cabandon- deal radically with a disease ment of the long-cherished policy which had become malignant in of free trade is

* Mejsarrel, in well-known musie caved clan from Manila, arrived in the Colony this morning on boards the Prezident Jefferson, to take up duties at the Peninsula Hotel. Hé Accompanied by his daughter, Miss Laura Barreal.

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