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AMERICAN INTERVENTION IMMINENT IN

2 CHILDREN

SUFFOCATED IN

STATE OF WAR DECREED BY MACHADO

MONGKOK FIRE ROOSEVELT ISSUES

25 Saved By Fire Brigade.

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TWO BUILDINGS GUTTED IN

HUGE BLAZE

Two buildings were completely

WARNING

BRITAIN AND SPAIN ALSO PROTEST

gutted in a fire which broke out at MACHADO DEFIES WIDE - SPREAD

No. 393 Reclamation Street, Mong- kok, at about 1.30 this morning.

Smart work on the part of the Fire Brigade was responsible for the rescue of 25 inmates, who were evacuated by means of the Fire Brigade ladders from the third floor. Two children were suffocated in the kitchen on the third floor, before help could reach them. Their bodies were saved by the firemen from the flames.

inmate. Pun Sin. One crawled down the drain pipe from the third floor and jumped when he reached the first floor, sustaining in- juries to his legs which re cessitated his removal to the Kowloon Hospital.

DEMAND FOR RESIGNATION

HAVANA, TO-DAY.

THE POLITICAL WARFARE IN CUBA IS ASSUMING- SERIOUS PROPORTIONS AND INTERNATIONAL INTER. VENTION LOOMS AS THE RESULT OF THE STREET RIOTS AND THE DISTURBED STATE OF THE COUNTRY. PRESI DENT MACHADO, CONTINUING TO RESIST THE EFFORTS TO OUST HIM FROM OFFICE, HAS DECLARED A STATE OF WAR.

Despite the action of President Machada in reinforcing the Ha vana police with military forces, the opposition to his administration is increasing, and it is expected that the President will be forced to leave. the country.

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ROOSEVELT

WARNS CUBA IN

STATEMENT

Immediate US. Action Contemplated.

NO INDICATION OF ARMED INTERVENTION-

Hyde Park, New York. To-day.

President Roosevelt in a message: Ito the Cuban Government, urges that country to abandon political warfare in the interests of economic welfare. The warning, which is in the form of a statement to Senor Cintas, the Cuban Ambassador to Washington, reads:

"The problems of starva- tion and depression are of such, immediate importance that even political problems should be met in a patriotic spirit in order to improve conditions as early as possi- ble "

Dr. M. G. Kohly, Cuban Minister to Madrid. for the past 20 years, leaves to-day for Havana. The proposal that he, succeed President Machada is acceptable to all Cuban parties, and to the

It is believed that President United States.

Roosevelt is prepared to go fur- United States intervention to protect American investments totall-ther, if necessary, to restore or- The origin of the fire is uning G$2,000,000,000, is imminent. President Roosevelt has issued ader in Cuba and is at present in

Huge Blaze.

warning to the Cuban authorities, and it is thought that the situation close touch with the situation, by

telegraph. will force American intervention. The "New York Times" states that the United States Army and Navy perfected plans for this purpose, a months ago. m

known.

The Kowloon Fire Brigade re- ceived a summons at about 1.35 and four appliances, with 40 men aboard, and the fire ambulante were immediately rushed to the scene. On arrival they found the' flames had got a firm hold of the building.

STATE OF WAR DECLARED.

Assisted by a strong breeze. Machado Issues Decree. the fire spread rapidly to thei building next door, No. 395.

The Bremen's main efforts were directed to saving this portion of the building, whose 25 inmates were meanwhile brought to safety by Мевля of the Brigade's escape, ladders.

The No. 2 Fire Float from Hong Kong was in attendance to render help if required, but her pumps were not used.

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C.E.R. DISPUTE WIDENS

Four-Hour Heated Conference.

SOVIET AND MANCHUKUO DIFFERENCES

Harbin, To-day, To-day's four-hour heated con- ference between Manchukuo and the Soviet directors of the Chinese Eastern Railway only discussed the question of the limitation of the powers of the Soviet General Man- ager of the Railway.

The Manchukuo delegates sug- gested that the Soviet General Manager and thé Manchukuo as- sistant manager jointly sign all future documents. The Soviet representatives countered with

the

statement that equal and joint administrative powers were impracticable, and propus-! ed that the question be consider- ed by a special commission. Manchukuo then demanded an immediate decision or an agree ment in principle.

No decision was reached and the conference adjourned until to-morrow.

In this connection it should bej remembered that the Soviet: Gen- eral Manager latterly had prac-1 fically dictatorial powers Reuter.

Havana, To-day."

A proclamation that a state of war equivalent to martial law existed, signed yesterday by President Machado, to be come effective immediately, de- crees that no-one is allowed in the streets after 6 p.m. (local time),

Guards have been placed on the bridges leading out of the city. Reuter,

New York, To-day. President Machado yesterday issued a decree declaring that state of war existed over the en-

tire island of Cuba.-Reuter..

BRITAIN AND

SPAIN PROTEST

Damage In Riots.

THREE SPANIARDS KILLED, MANY ARRESTED

Washington, To-day.

It is learned, authoritative- ly that the British Minister to Cuba, Sir John Joyce Broder ick, and the Spanish Ambassa- dor to Havana, have com plained to the American Am- bassador to Havana regarding the treatment of their citizens and the damage to their pro- perty as a result of the strikes

and rioting.

The Spanish Ambassador states that three Spanish citi zens have been killed during the past three days. In addi tion, several have been wound- ed and scores arrested, Reuter.

MACADO'S SECOND TERM IN OFFICE

Details Of Cuba General Gerado Machado

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was

“Ko Sang, a Chinese school-boy, fell elected President of Cuba on May Into the Government Quart, at Taat 20, 1926, and was re-elected and Tse Mul, yesterday, while playing wilk assumed office on May 20, 1929 injuries to his head and arm; He win 1985, some of her schoolboys, and received His current term of office expires sent to the Government. ¿Clell Nos- pital for treatment,

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President, Roosevelt. KOHLY SOUGHT AS PRESIDENT

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Leaves Madrid To-day For Cuba.

ACCEPTABLE TO U.S. AND TO RIVAL FACTIONS

Madrid, To-dy,

Dr. Mario Garcia Kohly, the Cu- ban Ambassador to Madrid for the jpast 20 years, leaves for Cuba-to- day. It is reported that he will be welcome as President in succession to Machado President.

In an interview with Retter Dr. Kohly said he would gladly

accept the provisional Presidency,

Meanwhile, Señor Cintas has

left for New York. Reuter.

Hint To Machado Tos Resign.

STATEMENT INTERPRETED ́

Hyde Park, later. President Roosevelt's statemen! to the Cuba Ambassador to Washington, is, unofficiallỳ inter- pretated to hint that President Machado must quit office if cannot rule without force.

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CUBAN POLITICAL WAR

Accompanied by H. M..the Queen, King George opened the new Freemason's Hospital at Ravenscourt Park, Hammersmith, Lon- don, which has been built at a cost of £335,000. A general view during the ceremony showing E. M. the King (reading speech) and H.M. and Queen. Immediately behind the King is HRH the Duke of Connaught, and to the left, the Archbishop of Canterbury. (S. & G.).

NAZI RESTRICTIONS ON FOREIGN SHIPPING

Companies May Be Forced To Close German Offices

While there is no doubt that Pre- sident Roosevelt le contemplating j immediate action to restore order In Cuba there is not the slightest¦‹ sign of his. contemplating armed intervention-Reuter.

All Business At A Standstill.

U.S. $2,000,000,000 INVESTED IN CUBA.

Havana, To-day. President Machado has de- creed that a state of war exista in Cuba and has ordered the army to take control, declaring that the civil police are unable to handle the situation.

Meanwhile the rumours that the United States Ambassador to Havana, Mr. Welles, has de-

LARWOOD

AND JARDINE

OUT OF TESTS

English Captain Unlikely To Lead Side Again.

LARWOOD'S FOOT CAUSES ANXIETY

CITY HALL PLANS

ALSO A N

NEW GOVT: HOUSE

AND OFFICES

Central City Area Development.

AMBITIOUS PLANS OF GOVERNMENT

A. „new

Govern-

ment House, Gov- ernment offices and

a City Hall will shortly be built if the present plans for the proposed develop- ment of a large area near the centre of

the city are adopted.

The proposals affect the area bor- dered on the east by Ice House Street, on the west by Garden Road, on the north by Lower Albert Road and on the

Berlin, To-day. Foreign shipping

companies may be forced to close thote Ger- man offices, following an ambigu- ously worded order which con, siderably restricts the freedom, of German passengers to book pass- zes with a foreign shipping com- pany.

The interpretation of the new order is at present a matter ofbe weakened. According to an an the greatest difficulty-Reuter, nouncement made to-day D. R. Jar-south by Queen's

IRELAND WIDENS

RIFT

Weakening Crown Authority.

THREE BILLS IN DAIL

Dublin, To-day.

Important amendments to the Irish Free State constitu- tion are contained in three Bills introduced into the Dail yesterday.

to

The first transfers from the Crown's representative the Executive Council the function recommending appro priations of money.

The second abolishes the right of the Crown's represen tative to withold assent to

Bills, and the third terminates the right to appeal to Privy Council. Reuter.

livered on niifmatum, demand. ATLANTIC FLOWN

ing that President Machado resign Immediately, are confirmed.

not

All business is at a standstill,

if it were offered him, after first and many Americans are favour-

assuming the portfolio of Minis-Ing. United States intervention to

ter of Justice.

It is believed that this pro- cedure is desired by all parties in Cuba, and also by Mr. Welles, the United States Ambasandor to Cuba, Judging by a telephonic com- munication from a friend in New York.

He added that he had plans for the complete reform of the Cuban Constitution, modelled on! the Constitution of Switzerland, including, a Presidential term of four years without re-election. Reuter, K

ANGIO SOVIET. TRADE DISCUSSIONS

London:

day, Angle Soviet negotiations.deal- ing with the possible form of the new commercial treaty were re sumed at the Board of Trade yes-*

-British Wireless Service,

protect the American investments totalling nearly G$2,000,000,000.

(United Press, per S. G. " Gold Bar Co.J

WARSHIP RESCUE OF BOY SCOUT.

Signaller Contacts With Rodney.

London, To-day,^, Flash lamp signala by former Army signaller visiting Plymouth led to the rescue of a Boy Scout by the launch of the battleship Rodney," lying in

AGAIN

Italian Air Armada

Lands At Tagus.

23 FLYING BOATS CROSS FROM THE AZORES

Lisbon, To-day. The 23 flying boats of the Italian Air Armada, under the command of the Italian Air Minister, General Balbo, alighted safely at Tagus, at 3.45 pm. (G.M.T.) yester day, Reuter.

The second fatality during the Rome Chicago-Rome flight occur red yesterday, when me of the amphibeans overturned and sank while taking on from Fontadel- the Sound, on Tuesday night.gada to join the contingent of the

The Scout was lying uncon-- acious, in a dangerous position At the foot of the chin over which he had fallen," when "ha was picked an under HMS.. Rodney's searchlight Wireless Bervice.

fight which landed at Horta, on Tuesday Lieut. Squaglia, the asiatant pilot, was drowned.

The first mishap occurred. At Amsterdam, on July 1, on the out |ward-flight to Chicago, over the

North Atlantic,

London. To-day. England's cricket strength is to

dine, captain of the victorious M.

C. C. team in Australia, is unlikely to captain another England XI., and Harold Larwood, owing to his in- jured foot, is also unlikely to take his place in the side to meet the Australians next summer.

Jardine, who captained the in triumphant England team Australia, is unlikely to captain England against the Australiana next year in England or to skip per any side in future Tests, but

no

reasons for such a decision have been given.

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In addition, a new· road is planned to branch off from Queen's Road in the direction of the ex- isting Battery Path, and will pass just be 10W Government

House.

Under the scheme, the present.

Larwood's future as a fast Government House will be demo- bowler is in jeopardy as his left lished, and the neighbouring area foot, which was bruised and bat-reconstructed. The site of Govern tered on Australian wickets dur-

ing the winter, has disclosed two ment House and the grounds will be

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sold by the Government for conver- Įsion into a residential district, The revenne derived from that source will pay for the whole scheme and ultimately show a profit.

CURBING GRAIN. SPECULATION.

Exchanges Submit Code To Roosevelt.

5-CENT FLUCTUATIONS.

The new Government House will

probably be erected on the site of the old sanitorium at Magazine Gap, but a suggestion has been made for the erection of two Government Houses, one on the Magazine Gap and another in the Botanical Gardens. The second. proposal would allow a more cen trally situated and more accessible The code drastically restricts residence. If the Magazine Gap certain phrases of trading and scheme is carried through, the new abolishes all indemnity trading Government House will be approxi and increases marginal require!

"Washington, To-day, The United States grain ex- changes yesterday submitted their code to President Roose velt.

menta by as much as 20 per cent. mately 12 minutes by car from It also limits wheat futures ducts-Queen's Pier.

tions to five cents dally either way, Big functions, such as the and other futures proportionately. King's Birthday Ball and the As a result of the code, carniers University Court gathering, will will be most difficult to finance. not be held at Government House, [United Press, per S. C. Cold Bar but in the big ball of the City Co.]

Hall This hall will be con- structed so that it will be adapt-

FIVE KILLED IN able for a ball-room.

-AIR CRASH

Plane Disaster At Honolulu

Honolulu, To-day. Five United States naval airmen were killed and an- other injured when

ariant plane crashed here, shortly after 6p.m. / yesterday¡ „Reut

"It is almost certain that the City Hall will embody a concert hall for such occasions as the pre- sentation of plays by the A.D.C. and the Philharmonie Society. The - building will be centrally situated in the vicinity of Ice House Street

Plans are now under, con- -sideration » by * the Govern- ment, and if adopted, a start

·will be made on the whole scheme in the near future.