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ADJOURNMENT OF ECONOMIC CONFERENCE VIRTUALLY CERTAIN

CRAWFORD IN FINAL

VA

JIRO SATOH

ELIMINATED

FRENCH PILOT KILLED

IN MOTOR. SMASH

After Promising Bride Not

To Fly Again

London, To-day. The Paris airman, M. Robida,

IN FOUR SETS hero of the Paris-Hanoi flight with

Australian To Meet

Ellsworth Vines.

GERMAN PAIR WIN

London, To-day. Jack Crawford reached the Final]

of the Men's Singles Championship at Wimbledon yesterday when he beat Jiro Satoh by 6-3, 6-4, 2-6, 6-4. He will meet Ellsworth Vines, the holder, on Saturday.

M. Codos, last year, was yester. day killed in a motor smash.

he

He was married recently and had promised his bride that would not fly again. Reuter.

WALTER HAGEN

LEADS BY TWO IN

BRITISH OPEN

Two British Players

Second.

DUDLEY'S INSPIRED COLF

NAZIS ONLY

PARTY LEFT

IN GERMANY

GOLD COUNTRIES ADAMANT

Centre Party Dissolved ROOSEVELT MODIFIES

46

Voluntarily."

·PARLIAMENTARY SYSTEM

ENDED

Berlin, To-day.

Dr. Bruening, a former Chancellor of Germany, yes- terday announced that the Catholic group in the Reich- stag. the German Centre Parly, has dissolved itself. The dissolution of the Catholic Centre Party marks the formal end of the Parliamentary system in Germany. The announcement of the dissolution does not indicate:

that the Centre Party has received any definite guarantees from Chan- cellor Hither in return for their disappearance.

Vines and Crawford hold the four major tennis titles in the world between them. Vines is the Wim- bledon and American champion, and

London, To-day. Crawford holds the French and} Australian titles.

Walter Hagen, four times winner, Crawford

In heads the field with a 68 in the First beat Satoh straight sets in the semi-final of Round of the British Open Golf According to the Party's state- ment, it gives members the posBi- the French Championships, and Championship at St. Andrew's. ultimately won the title from Cyril Tolley, E. D. Dudley the bility of joining the Chancellor's National Front and co-operating in Henri Cochet Satoh, however,) beat the Australian in the Davis American international, and J. the construction of the new order. Cup after the Australia had Fernie, of Lytham, are two strokes It is expected that the confica- made certain of victory against behind the famous American. tion of the Party's property and the Japan. Satoh was beaten by The Prince of Wales, who arrests of its members will cease, Bunny Austin in the semi-final at mingled with the crowd almost also that the arrested members will unrecognised, watched Dudley's, Vines entered the Final at the inspired golf over the first nine, presses a hope that in future the expense of Henri Cochet, the famThe American

was out in 31. members will be treated the same

fas Nazis.

Wimbledon last year.

ous

Frenchman. He won their Here are his figures.

third encounter in four sets. Од

the prvious occasions that these two have met Vines on the

4 5 3 4 3 4 2 3 3 = 31

be released.

The statement ex-

The Party's Deputies will not go Dudley was five under fours over to the Nazis en bioc, but each

will decide for himself.

American Championship in straight over fourteen holes, but thenj It is understood that Dr. Bruen- sets and beat Cochet in the Davis broke down to return a card of Cup.

Continued on Page 8.)

MEN'S SINGLES

Semi-Finals.

70,

Gene Sarazen, the holder, disappointed with 1 72, while Archie Compston, the British hope, returned a similar score.

ing and the other leaders will lay down their mandates.

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ATTITUDE

BUT NO AGREEMENT LIKELY ON CURRENCY STABILISATION

LONDON, TO-DAY.

THE DECISION OF THE GOLD BLOC COUNTRIES IN FAVOUR OF THE ADJOURNMENT OF THE WORLD ECONO- MIC CONFERENCE, WHICH MAKES IT VIRTUALLY CER- TAIN THAT AN ADJOURNMENT WILL BE DECIDED AT TO DAY'S MEETING OF THE BUREAU, WAS REACHED AFTER A MEETING AT THE FRENCH HEADQUARTERS, LASTING FROM 10.15 P.M. TO 1140 P.M.

Mr. Justice Atkinson, the new Judge of the King's Bench Division, who took the place of the late Mr. Justice Mc- Cardle. (S. & G.)

THE

WAR DEBT DISCUSSIONS

Instalment.

After the meeting it was learned from French quarters that The Whole Issue, Not One the gold bloe countries were of the opinion that President Roose velt's statement, while representing definite progress, confirms the view that the difference between the United States and European viewpoints on the monetary question makes it most dif. SIR JOHN SIMON'S STATEMENT ficult to effectively continue the Conference at present.

Nevertheless, the gold bloc countries feel that the statement shows a definite desire for rapprochement and sympathetic collaboration which did not exist in the previous American declaration. The docu- ment is described as most conciliatory and one which, if the Confer ence were adjourned, would facilitate the continuance of work later.

THE QUESTION, OF FIXING A DEFINITE PERIOD OF AD- JOURNMENT WAS LEFT OPEN AS IT IS FELT THAT NO TERM CAN BE PUT TO THE MONETARY SITUATION. IS NECESSARY, FROM THE VIEWPOINT OF GOLD COUN TRIES, TO WATCH THE FUTURE COURSE OF THE AMERI CAN DOLLAR. —— REUTER

Roosevelt's New Statement

REFUSES TO ALTER STAND ON STABILISATION,

London, To-day,

- President Roosevelt's statement,

The dissolution follows Chancel-: lor Hitler's demand made last week. transmitted to the Secretary-Gener- On Saturday last, all Catholical of the League of Nations, stress- clubs and societics in Prussia,| which the police regarded as polies that he desires the World Econo-: Jack Crawford (Australia) beat | Nolan, the Irishman fromŝtical, were closed Jiro Satoh (Japan) 6-3, 6-4, 2-6 6-4. |

in pursuance mic Conference to continue. : Ellsworth Vines (America) beat Portmarnock who broke the with Hitler's policy to keep the

He declares that he does not see: Henri Cochet (France) 6-2, 8-6, 3-6, course record with a 67 in the Church aloof from politics.-Reu-

how a minor issue of temporary stabilisation can in any way dimin-

6-1.

MEN'S DOUBLES

Fourth Round

qualifying round, is up with the ter.

leaders. Though not playing the

amazing golf he displayed on SOVIET'S PEACE ish the advisability of such dis-

Tuesday he went round in 71.

Von Cramm and D. Nouruer (Ger. Jolly, of Foxgrove, and Robert- many) beat E. D. Andrews and A. son, of Dumfries, also returned Stedman (New Zealand) 3-6, 7-5, 9-7,71'e. 6.2.

WOMEN'S DOUBLES

Fourth Round

Mme. Mathien and Elizabeth beal Kathleen Stammers and Jedrzejowska 6-1, 6-2.

MIXED DOUBLES

Fourth Bound

(Continued on Page 12) Walter Hagen (USA)

68

70

70:

Cyril Tolley (Britain) *E. D. Dudley · (U.S.A.)

J. Fernie (Britain). Ryan J. Nolan (Ireland) Mille. J. Jolly (Britain)

Enrique Maier and Elizabeth Ryan beat R. Nunol and Miss Noel 6-2, 6-6 Don Turnbull and Helen Jacobs 6-1, 1-6, 6-2.

Joe

R. Robertson (Britain)

rood (Australia) Kirkwood | "Gene Sarazen ́(U.S.A.) |George Dunlap (U.S.A.)

Archie Compston

(Britain) Ross Sommerville (Canada) Syd Easterbrook (Britain) Henry Cotton (Britain)

R. Miki and Dorothy Round beaten

*Densmore Shute (U.S.A.)

ITALIAN AIR ARMADA

23 Planes Arrive In Iceland.

SUCCESSFUL THIRD STAGE OF ATLANTIC FLIGHT

Rykjavik, Iceland, To-day. The Italian-air Armada, con- sisting of 23. scaplanes under the command of the allan War Minister, General Halbo, arrived here at 4.55 p.m. yes-. terday, from Londonderry, Ire land. The flying boats left Londonderry at 1 pm. yester- day.

From Reykjavik, the Armada

Ernest Whitcombe (Britain)

Abe Mitchell (Britain) Leo Diezel (U.S.A.) *Walter Runyan (U.S.A.)

Olin Dutra (U.S.A.) Joe Farrell (U.S.A.)

Craig Wood (U.8.A.). *Arthur Havers (Britain)

* 1953 Ryder Cup players

Beater.

EFFORTS

Litvinov Leaves For Paris.

FRENCH ATTITUDE TO AGGRESSION PACT

London, To-day.

The Soviet Foreign Com- missar M. Litvinov left here for Paris yesterday. It is understood that his visit is at the request of the French Government to meet the French Foreign Minis- ter, M. Paul Boncour and probably the Premier, M. Daladier.

The business is believed to be in connection with the definition

LIMITING RUBBER of aggression contained in the

PRODUCTION Negotiations Progress

Favourably.

London, To-day. ̧

According to the Amsterdam correspondent of the "Financial

convention just signed by the Soviet with representatives of 11 other countries, but which is not

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contained in the Franco-Soviet pact of non-aggression." ter.

Ten Countries Sign.

London, To-day.

cussions and urges the Conference to seek to mitigate the remedy for the evils of the present economic situation.

Unanimous Vote By Gold Nations.

FT

London, To-day The midnight meeting of the gold bloc countries voted un-

· animously for "an adjournment` of the World. Economic Cons. ference.--Reuter.

Limiting Wheat Production.

15 PER CENT. REDUCTION DECIDED.

IN COMMONS

The Foreign Secretary, Sir John Simon, winding up the debate on the Foreign Estim ates, in the House of Commons last night, referred to the American debts. He said that the approaching negotiations, the exact date of which was not yet fixed would deal with the whole subject, not one particular instalment,

President Roosevelt himself had made that clear, and had asked Britain to make repre sentations to Washington as soon as they seek such revision of the existing agreement as compatible to the revival of prosperity.

US. NAVY WANTS U.S. $77,000,000 Modernisation Of Battleships.

"WILL THEN EQUAL THOSE OF ANT NAVY"

Washington, To-day. The United States Navy will ask for $77,000,000 for moder- nisation of battleships, which will give the United States a fleet of battleships equal to those of any navy, stated Senator

Swanson, United States Secretary for Navy yesterday:

London, To-day. Fifteen per cent is lenta. tively agreed as the rate for the reduction of wheat acreage in connection agree- ment reached in - London between the United States, Canada, Australia and the Argentine, but this will de- pend on the crops. Exports are to be based on those of the last three to five years, and not on production.

The moncy is to come from the The Australian, Argentine, and Public Works Fund. United States delegates are con- The programme will include the The value of the dollar in terms stituted a committee, and seek moderatisation of five battleships| of foreign currencies cannot be European co-operation. A reply and increased gun elevation: the immediate concern of the Un-to their request for co-operation two others, ited States. More

He promises American co-opera- tion but declares that the revalua- tion of the dollar in terms of American commodities is an end from which the Government and people of the United States cannot. be diverted.

is expected on July 10.

Separate understandings will He urges that apart from stabi- lisation of currencies, other great be reached by the Soviet and problems are deserving of explora-Danubian representatives on the question of their co-operation. -- tion.

Reuter.

The Arst task is to restore prices to a level at which in- dustry and agriculture can function profitably and effi- ciently-Reuter.

Washington-London Telephone Talks.

London, Earlier. ⠀

It is untierstood that the Ameri- can representatives to the World Economic Conference were yester

Another Roosevelt Envoy To London.

Washington, To-day, President Roosevelt is send- ing Mr. Lawrence Steinhardt, United States. Minister to Sweden, who is at present in Washington, to London to day, to afford fresh personal elaboration of the American position-Renter

Industrials "Cheerful” On London Exchange.

London, To-day.

Three battleships are at present being modernised, and seven are already modernised, -Reuter.

on

GOLD DOLLARS OR

U.S. DOLLARS ?! Repayment Of Chinese Loan Of 1925.

London, To-day... In view of the action of the United States in going off the gold standard, bondholders. staies The Times to-day are most interested in awaiting the method of payment to “be adopted for the half-yearly. coupon due on July 15; upon · · the Chinese 6 per cent loan of 1925,

NAROTIC

SMUGGLING

RING EXPOSED

Juda Ezra And Brother Plead Guilty.

CONSIGNMENT FOUND IN SAN FRANCISCO

San Francisco, To-day.

ionaire resident of Shanghai, and Mr. Juda Ezra, formerly a mil-

his brother, Mr. Isaac Ezra, both of whom were arrested in connec- Bon with a shipment of narcotics on the N. Y. K. liner, Asama Maru, have pleaded guilty in the Federal Court, here, yesterday, to violation of the narcotic laws.

Sentence has been postponed until September 9, pending re- ceipt of further information from

the Orient, regarding the smug-

gling ring of which the accused are the alleged heads. -

The Assistant - Attorney said that the Ezras had furnished valuable informa- tion to aid the Government to eradicate the ring's acti- vities:

Three men and a woman. in- dicted with them also pleaded guilty, and were remanded in gaol.

"The consignment of narcotics seized on the M.V. Asama Maru, was concealed in old drums, and valued at G$250,000. — Reuter.

HENLEY REGATTA

OPENS

Surprises In Diamond Sculls.

AMERICAN SUCCESSES AND REVERSES

London, To-day, The Henley Royal Regatta opened in glorious, sunshine and in ideal conditions to-day. The river is at its normal height, with an average stream. There is no wind.

An early surprise occurred in the Diamond Sculls when Guye, amateur champion ́and. Wingfield Sculls holder, was com- fortably beaten by Coles, of Bar....... clay's Bank, who is making his first appearance at: Henley.

Two American entrants in the Diamond Sculls, Strang and Cutler were beaten by Savrel (Czecho-Slovakia) and Saurin (France) respectively, but Rutherford (America) beat Thompson (London), by- a few feet.

In the Thames Cup, Quintin beat Princeton (America), but · Hun School (America) beat First Trinity (Cambridge) in an

Reuter, exciting race,

SINO - JAPANESE DIFFICULTIES

Agreement On Truce Details.

message

Tokyo, To-day.

from ́ ́ Dairen tails Involved in the evacua« agreement regarding the de- tails involved in the exacula- tion of the fighting zone has been signed.

The agreement refers, inter alia,

The loan was clearly a gold to the distribution of Chinese troops.

Times," authoritative rubber A convention on the lines of those day in frequent telephonic and tele- circles in Amsterdam state that concluded this week between the graphic communication with Wash- the restridtion negotiations are U.S.S.R. and various other countries ington.

was signed at the Soviet Embassy, Many consultations between the progressing favourably.

The recent visit of two Dutch London, yesterday, between the leading delegates at the Conference will fly to Cartwright, Labrador, members of the International UBS.R. and Lithuania, took place during the day, but it is

The London Stock Exchange dollar loan and holders are entitled assigned to patrol duty, and other the most difficult stage of their Working Committee to London This is the tenth country whose yet uncertain what course will be journey. From Labrador they is stated to have yielded good re-borders touch the Soviet Union adopted at the meeting of the closed yesterday with cheerful con- to the equivalent in gold dollars work, as well as through traffic on depreciated panylag the withdrawal of the will fly via Montreal to Chicago.- sults. It is understood that an frontier, to sign a non-aggression Bureau, which is due to be resumed ditions continuing in fndustriale.. and should not be obliged to ac the Paling-Mukden Railway. Accom-

Japanese troops Beuter. Reuter,

official statement will be issued pact with the Soviet British Wire this, (Continued on Page 18.)

shortly,

-Reuter,

less Servic

Ireläss

British funds declined about one- cept payment in elghth-British Wireless Service.

dollars. Reater.