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HONG KONG, `MONDAY, JANUARY 30, 1933. PRICE $3.00 Per Month.

FORMATION OF NEW GOVERNMENTS IN FRANCE

SOLVING THE

LEG-THEORY

CONTROVERSY

Australian Board Meets To-day.

DELEGATES ARRIVE WITH

LAUGHING FACES.

The rift

Sydney, To-day.

between the Australian Cricket Board of Control and the M.C.C. may be satisfactorily concluded to-night after the Board meeting to-day.

The Board of Control met at 10.30 a.m. this morning to dis euss the question of "body-line" bowling and its harmful effect on. cricket.

The meeting was held un- der the greatest secrecy and behind barred doors. Most of the delegates arrived with laughing faces which sug-

Charles Laughton, the famous British stage and film actor, arriving at Waterloo Station on his return from Hollywood. He is accompanied

wife (Miss Elsa Lanchester) and his mother (S. & G.)

gests that a happy solution HONG KONG

to the problem will be found.

A statement will probably bej

issued to-night. Reuter.

M.C.C. REPLY.

The M.C.C. reply to the Austra- Han protest was→→→

"Wo. the Marylebone Cricket Club, déplore your cable, and we deprecate your opinion that there has been unsportsmanlike play.

OARSMEN

DEFEATED

Manila Win Both Events.

EXCITING FINISHES.

Hong Kong-lost-to-Manila- both the four-oared race and the pair in the Interport encounter at the Manila Boat Club on Saturday.

"We have the fullest confidence in D. Jardine, the captain, and the teem managers, and we are coin vinced that they would do nothing to infringe elther the lawa of) cricket or the spirit of the game. We have no evidence that our con- fidence in misplaced.

(Continued on Page 12.)

POPULAR

SOLICITOR

MARRIED

Mr. Horace Lo Weds Miss Grace Ho Tung.

THIS AFTERNOON'S CEREMONY

A popular wedding was solemnised this afternoon, when Miss Grace Ho Tung, the seventh daughter of Sir Robert and Lady Ho Tung, of Hong Kong, became the bride of Mr. Horace Lo, the well-known. local solicitor of the firm of Messrs. Lo and Lo, Alexandra Building.

JAPANESE RAIDS IN JEHOL

Attack on Kailu Driven Off.

7 JAPANESE KILLED.

Peking, Jan. 80. Chinese reports state that the activity in the Kallu area” or Jekol continues.

It is stated that Japanese air and land forces attacked the city during the night of January 26 but the attack was driven off

The Manila four were given a The city is still in the hands of

DALADIER PREMIER OF FRANCE

M. BONCOUR SUCCEEDED BY WAR MINISTER

HERRIOT

AND EX-PREMIER PROMISE FULL SUPPŪRT

t

PARIS, TO-DAY,

M. DALADIER HAS ACCEPTED THE POST OF PREMIER OF FRANCE. HE IS A MEMBER OF THE LEFT WING RADI-

All that is known about tyre making is embodied in

DUNLOP TYRES

AND GERMANY

AMERICAN WORKERS WORRIED BY RUSSIAN DUMPING.

U. S. Recognition, of Soviet Opposed By Labour Body.

Washington, To-day.

of

The American Federation Labour has lasued a statement de claring itself against recognition of the United States of Soviet Russia by tho United States of America,

Loss of home markets through Soviet damping is feared.-Red-

ter.

CAL PARTY, AND WAS MINISTE ROF WAR IN M. PAUL MANILA

BONCOUR'S CABINET.

When offered the Premiership by President Lebrun, M. Dala- dler did not follow the usual procedure of reserving his reply, but accepted the post immediately, before leaving the Elysce,

"I am quite aware of the difficulties at the moment, but I think that the solution is only a question of determination and energy," he declared.

Later.

M. Daladier states that he hopes for the complete formation of the Cabinet of the Republic and for action by this evening.

Both M. Herriot and M. Paul Boncour have promised him full support Reuter.

The French Government re- signed or Saturday morning, after being defeated by 890 votes: to 193 on the question of increas- ed direct taxation.

The fall of the Government oc- urred when the Treasury coffers are empty but it is understood that 1 monthly vote on account for Janu-

jend of the month.

M. Paul Boncour whose Govern-

DEFEAT

SHANGHAI

Second In Triangular Golf Interport.

MASON WINS GAME BETWEEN

RIVAL

L CAPTAINS.

Manila defeated Shanghai by 5 matches to 3 in the Triangular Golf Interport when their representatives won two of the five-matches to-day, the other match being halved.

The final standings in the Triangular Interport are:-

1. Hong Kong (won 15).

HITLER

CABINET

PROBABLE

Nazi Coalition With Von Papen.

CENTRE PARTY PROVIDES OBSTACLE.

Berlin, To-day.

The opinion is increasing that a Hitler Cabinet, sup- ported by the German Na- tionals and tolerated by the Centre Party and Bavarian People's Party has the best chance of success and will also meet with the approvaž of President von Hindenburg.

The President has instructed

Von Papen to impress Herr Adolph Hitler that his new re- fusal to join the Coalition, may have disastrous consequences.

General Von Scheicher, e Chancellor of Germany, whore Cabinet resigned on Saturday. The Centre Party provide the The following were the results because of the demand for guar

greatest obstacle to the Coalition

2. Manila (wen 8).

3. Shanghai (won 3).

quicker stroke than their rivals, the Chinese, who claim to havy 31 will be sanctioned even if the "Bish" Landen, the 1928 Olym killed 7 Japanese and 30 Mongols.ew Cabinet is not chosen by the ment was in office for only 40 days. of to-day's games:-- pic oarsman, setting a hot pace-Reuter. which H. W. Dulley, the Colony stroke, was unable to maintain.

Notwithstanding Landen's vast experience the Colony boat held on grimly throughout, and was

only beaten by 1 of a length. It

was a thrilling race.

Hong Kong:-(Bow) G. S. D.

Japan And Geneva.

INSTRUCTIONS NOT YET

DRAFTED.

Long Political Career.

M. Daladler has been a Cabinet Member for nine years, this term being preceded by Ave years as 'é member of the Chamber of Depu ties.

TARIFFS

FAIL TO

jantees from both Hitler and Herr

Edale (Manila) lost to Harrison Hugenburg, the leader of the

5 and 8.

were all square.

Nationals, that the conduct of the

Gibbs (Manila) and Huggett Government be kept strictly with In the limits of the Constitu Mason, Jr. (Manila) lost to tion. Reuter.

Ward Smith 1 hole.

-

President Von Hindenburg ac-

SAVE US. Mason, Sr. (Manila) beat Ter-cepted the resignation of the Ger-

Continues.

BULLETIN STATISTICS.

Heywood; (No. 3) E. Knudson; yet been drafted, declared a For- successively, the position of Colon-

Tokyo, Te-day. Instructions to Geneva have not

Only 48 years of age, he has held Severe Effect Of Slump (No. 2) C. B. Easterbrook; (Stroke) eign Office spokesman, commenting ister of Education, Minister of Pu- fal Minister, Minister of War, Min- H. W. Dulley; and (Cox) I. G. 'Al-on the press reports that the Forblic Works and again Minister of

son.

eign Office has decided to instruct the Japanese delegation to refrain from attempting to prevent the Cailloux, the financial expert who possible application of Paragraph was formerly attache dto the Fin- He is an intimate friend of M.

Four.

While declining to confirm this ance Ministry.

Manila:-(Bow) J. B. Ranlin; (No. 8) G. H. Aeyelta: (No. 2) N. Linley: (Stroke) J. G. H. Landen; and (Cox) J. F. G. Kingsley.

C. B. Easterbrook and H. W. Dul-1 ley, the Colony representatives, reported decision, the spokesman were nosed out by a quarter of a expressed a personal opinion that

War.

The 40-Day Cabinet. The following Cabinet selection

Premier M. Paul

race 8 and 6,

Wotherspoon (Manila)

Pettit 4 and 2. McFie (Manila) lost to Benson

2 holes.

fman Cabinet on Saturday and in- beat structed Von Papen to sound the political parties and report on the possibilities of forming a Govern ment on a broad parliamentary basle.

Hitler a

mere figure-bead Chancellor but effective ruler, is Von Hindenburg's solution to the Governmental crisis, according to a number of politicians.

#1

Rait Strike In Chancellor, with Von Papen es vice-

Ireland

length by N. Linbey and "Bish", the application of Paragraph Four was presented to President Labrun serves the New York Times which 5,000 Workers Threaten]

Landen in the pair-oared race.

Racing side by side down the river the Manila pair just gain. ed the verdict in a last-minute spurt.

would be welcome, as it would put by the French

US

the USA. from suffering more

New York, High tariff rates have not saved severe declines in farm prices, In- dustrial activity, and foreign trade than any other leading country, ob

an end to the present uncertainty Boncour, on December 19, last year.

prints statistics to support this contention, '--~ and that if the League's recom-i mendations under Paragraph Four ter of Foreign Affairs; M. Cheron, showing the following percentages

M. Boncour, Premier and Minis-the Federal Reserve Bulletin

It quotes the current issue of were distasteful to Japan, the Minister of Finance; M. Chantemps, of decline in farm or food prices The Colony team, which was se- position would simply be that Minister of the Interior; M. Bon between June, 1930, when the Haw- of Hong Kong, and is a brother lected from the Royal Hong Kong Japan and the League would agree net, Minister of Public Works; Mley-Smoot law was enacted, and of Mr. M. W. Lo and Mr. M. K. Yacht Club, are due back in the to differ Lo, prominent doubles tennis Colony to-morrow morning by the

Then Japan would be free to go Painleve, Air and Marine Minister; which figures are presented.

d'Aladler, Minister of War; M. players in the Colony.

3.8. Bergenland.

August, 1932, the latest month for ahead with her own policy of re- M. Leygues, Minister of Agriculture; At the reception, the Hon. Mr-meet Canton at a regatta to be held chukuo, in accordance with the Colonies; M. Gardey, Minister of On February 11 the team will stering peace and order in Man-. Queuille Sarraut, Minister to the W. T. Sauthorn, C.M.G., proposed in that city in which four-onred Protocol, without further interfer- Justice; M. Julien Gurand, Minis- the health of the bride and bride-

races for Senior, Junior and Novice once.-Renter. groom, which was enthusiastically honoured,

oarsmen will be featured.

ter of Commerce; M. Miellet, Minis On a charge under the Vagrancy linister of Mercantile Marine; M. ter of Pensions; M. Lon Meyer, Act, an unemployed Itallan, named Octavio Braicovich, aged 28, Dantelou, Minister of

WOO

The bridegroom is the young- est son of Mr. Lo Cheung Shiu,

Others present included Mrs.

W. T. Southorn, Hon. Dr. R. H. ROOSEVELT AND

LINDSAY TALK

Kotewall and Mrs. Kotewall, Sir) Shou-son Chow, Mr. and Mrs. M. K. Lo, Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Lo and many other well-known residents, both Chinese and foreign.

&

The bride, who was given away: by Sir Robert Ho Tung, wore pretty dress in parchment crepe ro- maine carried out in beautiful: Grecian lines with a long tulle. (Continued on Page 4.)

H. K. LAND INVESTMENT CO. DIVIDEND.

The Directors of The Hong Kong Land Investment & Agency Co., Ltd. have declared a Final Dividend of $2.00 share. LAKIN

This with the Interim Dividend

of $2.00 already paid, makes $4.00 In all for the year 1982.

U.S. Leaders Agree On Debt Negotiations.

Warm Springs, Georgia. Mr. Franklin D. Roose- velt, President-Elect and Sir Ronald Lindsay.. British Ambassador to Washington, after a conference here. ment that they had a most satisfactory informal con versation concerning the tentative arrangements for the forthcoming war debt discussions with debtor, countries at Washington

The discussions, it is hoped, will start early in March-Reuter.

Public

brought before Mr. Wynne-Jones in Health; M. De Juvenal, Minister of

the Central Police Court this morn Commerce and Labour, Ing. Defendant was committed to the House of Detention pending arrange Ma d'Allmier, Laurent ments for his departure.

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and

England

France Germany

United States ...

To Walk Out.

Belfast, To-day.

A railway strike, affecting 5,000 workers, will be de- clared in Ireland to-night, unless intervention, is farth coming from the Worker's. Union.

Por cent

16

17

A

mass meeting of all grades of workers decided upon

the measure, and the strike is to be declared at midnight as a

ENGLAND

TO CHINA

TELEPHONE

Hope for Link in Near Future.

INDIA LINE TO OPERATE.

London There are only three coun

vity; Agures of the Federal Reserve It will affect the employees of the cannot reach by telephone

In the matter of industrial acti- protest against wage reductions, tries in the world which London other countries show that by June, Board for the United States and whole Great Northern Railway China, Japan and India, those of the League of Nations for system.Reuter.

1932, the index of industrial, pro-

ages...

Eynac were also appointed to posts average by the following percent

duction had fallen below the 1980 DOLLAR AND SILVER

STEADY.

Pound Value Gains Slightly.

NY. Customs Officials Require.

$10,000 delivery bond on P.I. Sugar

New York

England France Germany

United States

Foreign

Per cont

The local dollar remained steady

In 1927 there were only three countries in the world that Lon don could speak with on the tele phone. They were France, Belgium, and Switzerland.

Now it is possible to speak from London with 95 per cent. of the world's telephone subscribera. Early next year it will be possible to put a call through from here to India The Fost

Customs officials, contrary to pre- protest with the customs bureau in eldent refuses to believe, has been 1/85% this morning

be long before China and Japan In foreign trade, which the Pre-over the week-end being quoted at Office officials hope that it will not vious practice, to-day refused to re Washington, Ber lease shipments of raw Philippine The new action on Pallippines sugar adversely affected by the Hawley of G$10,000 were posted. sugar until so-called redelivery bonds came simultaneously with stricter ro Smoot act, the average monthly, also remained steady, and were Thia progress is chiefly due to

Silver prices, epot and forward are linked up too. van accordance with orders issued by the months of 1932 shows the follow- tively. the latest and most efficient inter gulations on Caban sugar Imports, tu valus of exports for the first seven quoted at 17 and 17-1/16 respec- the establishment in London, of treasury department

rcentages of decline from The pound gained slightly, the national exchange in the world. monthly figures for the London on Naw York cross rate When It is officially opened next

A being given at $1.39 to-day year about 200 girls will be em Per cent against G39.88% on Saturday, played asi operators, All o

The New York on London cross them speak at least two rate was quoted $G$3,8834, com languages; many of them

Hereafter single entry bonda ing

stead of the MMA) $10,000 aver

1980

It has becfi customary to accept bondi on other Philippine imports but heretofore sugar has not been ham- pered

Officials stated

sted that heres

hereafter they will will except bonds in view of the re- cent treasury order enabling auch a ment tion in case considered advluable, beat

Importers opposed the bond, and of an said they would probably files formil, sampleg

pared with, & $3.88.

five. Reuter,

peak