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"LOW SILVER DOES NOT IMPAIR
HIGH HOPES
HELD OF WHEAT
CONFERENCE Surpluses Must Be Eliminated.
LOWER CUSTOMS TARIFFS FAVOURED
London, To-day. That unless the wheat surplus; can be eliminated the world de- pression will remain is the general opinion of the delegates of the Lon- don Wheat Conference of 31 coun- tries, which has excellent hopes of
reaching an agreement.
Senator Pittman
After yesterday's meeting, aHONG KONG
draft text was issued by the ex-
porting countries which stated:-
"Importing and exporting
TO MANILA
countries being desirous of AIR SERVICE
establishing a balance between
and production! consumption are agreed.
Firstly, not to encourage any increase in acreage:
Secondly, to adopt every pos sible measure to increase con- sumption;
Thirdly, to lower Customs tariffs when price levels are
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Experts Find Favourable
Elements
WILL RECOMMEND AIR LINE
Manila, August 20. A flight along the western coast sufficiently steady to permit." of Luzon up to the Ilocos provinces Sub-committees' were establish- will be undertaken early this week and the possibility of the estab-by Captain H. M. Bixby and W. S. lishment of an international Ad. Grooch of the Pan-American Air- ways, who flew to Manila last Wed- visory Committee.
ed to consider technical matters
to-morrow,
Co-operation On
Exporting.
SUB-COMMITTEES SET UP.
PITTMAN OPPOSED
CHINESE
ECONOMIST'S
ANALYSIS
Silver Prospects Fairly Bright.
BIMETALLISM SEEN AS
LITTLE HELP
(Special to the China Mail) Washington, To-day.
by
The opinion held
many United States officials, in- cluding Senator Key Pittman, Chairman of the Senate For- eign Relations Com- mittee, that, the low price of silver im- paired Oriental pur- chasing
power, is discredited by Mr. Y. S. Léong, the Chinese economist.
The effect of the low price of silver on
1933.
Est. 1845.
BERNARDS OF HARWICH.
FOR
CONSULATE SHIRTS & PYJAMAS : LILLEY & SKINNER FOOTWEAR : ROLLS RAZORS: WOLSETS KNITWEAR : MACCLESFIELD SILK. "NECKTIES : MOORES FELT HATS.
CHATER ROAD,
HONG KONG
PRICE $3.00 Per Month.
ORIENTAL PURCHASING
SIR MILES LAMPSON TO LEAVE PEKING IN NOVEMBER
Brief Trip To England Before Taking Over Cairo Post
London, To-day.
Sir Mile Lampson, British Minister to China, whose appoint. ment as High Commissioner for Egypt and the Sudan wis recent ly announced, is expected taice his duties towards the end of the year. He will probably stay in: Peking until November and then return to England before going to Cairo,
Sir Percy Loraine, whom he succeeds, is now in London, and will return to Egypt to clase his term there before proceeding to Ambassador-British Turkey as Wireless Service.
ORIENT'S EXCESS POPULATIONS
Problem Excites Banff Delegates.
KEEN DISCUSSION
Banff, Alberta, To-day.` The problem of finding outlets for the Chinese and Japanese popti- lations and the question of the Anglo-Japanese struggle in the textile market, is exciting such at tention that the Institute of Paci- fie Relations in devoting another two diys to discuss them
Professor. Uyeda, of Tokyo, in
A long carnival procession through London streets,, as a pic turesque preliminary to the Advertising Convention and Exhibi- tion at Olympia, London.--An unusual means of transport for a London Street-The Bullock cart depicting the Atora Sutet ad- vertisement. (S. & G.),
POWER"
ITALY TO GIVE
ECONOMIC AID
TO AUSTRIA
Result Of Mussolini- Dollfuss Talks,
FRIENDLY REPRESENTATIONS TO GERMANY
Rome, To-day. Although the results of the con- versations between Signor Mussolini and the Austrian Chancellor, Dr. Dollfuss, held at Riccione, Italy, during the week-end are eagerly awaited, the Italian Foreign Office states that no revelations are possi
10,000 ON STRIKE | CORAL ISLANDS ble at present, and that any reports
IN CHICAGO
Complaints Against Employers.
PROFITEERING FROM NEW CODES
Washington, To-day. Serious instances of profi- tecring have led the United States National Recovery Ad- ministration to ask all indus- tries subscribing to the new Codes to submit particulars of
**/ China's purchases is connection with the recall recent price increases.
The Conference will resume nesday from Hong Kong to make a
Reuter
survey of possible air routes be tween China and the Philippines.
For Weekly Service. Captain Bixby announced that he will recommend to his com- the establishment of a pany weekly service between Hongi Kong and Manila. He said he London, To-day.
favourable elements for An official communique issued found after yesterday morning's session of the operation of the service. the London Wheat. Conference, Among these elements are suf- #tated that the Conference had con- ficient traffic between the twol sidered ways and means by which points to warrant establishment importing countries could best as- of the line, favourable weather Bure that measure of co-operation conditions and availability of ex- upon which the entry into force of an cellent landing places in case of agreement between the exporting an emergency, countries depends.
The party of the Pan-American Airways is composed of Messrs. When the proceedings, were reBixby and Grooch and William sumed in the afternoon, it was Ehmer, co-pilot and radio operator. agreed that a sub-committee should,
The two visiting flyers informed Mayor Tomas Earnshaw of
be
report on appointed to
the
various technical questions, aris the success of the Burvey they 1ng under the basis for dis- cussion, submitted by the export are making and expressed hope that their work will eventually ing countries, especially the sug gestion that the conference should result in the establishment of a re gular air line. from Manila to substantial improve-. agree that a ment in the price of wheat should Chinese ports. Mr. Bixby also in- formed the city executive that he, have as its consequence, the lowering will stay in Manila longer than two
of customs tariffs when the inter-1 national price of wheat reaches and maintains, for a specified period, the average price to be fixed.
It was added that while the rale of duty might vary for different countries, it should not be sufficiently high to en- courage farmers of those coun tries to Increase their wheat acreage.
It was also agreed that a sub- committee should be appointed to consider the question of setting up
(continued from Page 12.)
Canada Threatens To Dump Wheat Abroad.
London.
wecks.
Favoured in Philippines. The establishment of a commer- cial airline between the Philippines and China will augur a "progressive commercial relationship" between the two countries, according to Mr.į Tomas Confesor, Director of Com- merce,
(Continued on Page 4.)
PEACE LIKELY ON N.W. FRONTIER
Hostile Lashkars Disbanding.
- Simia, To-day... Following the request to the leaders of the war-like tribe. of upper Mohmands for the withdrawal of troops "in order nvold bloodshed,” an early peace is likely on the North West Frontier of India.
negligible, he de- clares.
are
has
Mr. Leong published an ana- lysis for the Brook- ings Institute, re- viewing the factors governing and af- fecting silver prices, in which he declares that silver prospects fairly bright. Genuine improve- ment, however, must be accompanied by a recovery of general commerce, he adds.
Bimetallism paying of war debts in silver will not help silver materially, but will tend to involve silver with the de- pression, he declares.
or
United Press, per S. C. Gold Bar Co.
GHANDI WEAKER BUT RESOLUTE. Mrs. Ghandi Released To Tend Husband.
NO FORCIBLE. FEEDING
said that the Japanese had "in Oriental birth-rate with.. Occidental death-rate, and
most limitless.
Ten Thousand clothing trade workers are striking in
the growth of population was al- Chicago. They complain that their employers are not fulfill- ing the conditions of the "Blue Eagle" placards they display. Reuter.
Professor Takahashi claim ed that the rate would not be maintained partly because in- dustrialisation and -education must invariably lead to birth- control.
WHITE SOX TIE
Mr. E C. Carter, of New York. was elected to the new post of WITH YANKEES
Secretary-General of the Institute. -Reuter.
LADIES TENNIS WASHED OUT Betty And Freda James Favourites.
HELEN JACOBS TO MEET DOROTHY ROUND TO-DAY
Indians And Athletics. Triumph.
DISPUTE
Japan's Economic Claim.
FRANCE UNLIKELY : TO CHANGE POLICT
Paris, To-day.
A statement of the Jap anese claim to the sover- eignty of the Coral Islands In the South China Sea wWES made
Japanese by the Charge d'Affaires, Mr. Sawada, to the Qual D'Orsay yesterday.
Mr. Sawada declared that the
Rasa Japanese Phosphate Com pany explored the Islands as early as 1918, and later exploit led their natural resources, en- tailing an expenditure on rail- ways, piers and houses; totalling 1.000.000 yen. The work ceased in 1929, and the staffs were re-
called owing to the depression,
but the permanent installations remained marked with the Com- pany's name showing that they intended to return.
Mr. Sawada. added that the Japanese Government considered
regarding the conversations are un- founded.
An exchange of views on Dr. Dollfuss's detailed report of the economic and political conditions in Austria, is now taking place between Rome, Paris and Lon-. don.
Meanwhile, Signor Musso- lini is considering how he can best contribute to con certed action to give econo- mic relief to Austria,
It is learned, authoritatively, that Signor Mussolini has again made friendly representation to Berlin regarding the anti-Austria
Reuter. broadcast attacks.
UNEMPLOYED IN TRAINING CAMP. Undergraduates Form Voluntary Staff.
CHARACTER-BUILDING AND. SELF-DISCIPLINE
Londen, To-day,
A group of Cambridge un- dergraduates have voluntarily devoted six weeks camp for 100 young unemployed men. The site for the camp and other that they had some title to the facilities were provided by Lord THREE US. BASEBALL GAMES islands, and do not regard the Somers and the youths have been French Government's occupation, engaged on a variety of useful oc without inquiring into Japan's in-cupations of a kind calculated not to deprive any man of employment. tentions, as "appropriate."
Useful hobbies have also been taught, interspersed with different sports.
New York, To-day. Chicago White Sox robbed New York Yankees of a triumph yester-. day at the Yankees Stadium when they held the home squad to a 3-all tle after the game had gone to 18 fanings and then been abandoned owing to darkness.
The Quai D'Orsay have pro- mised that the Japanese state ment will be given due con "Bideration.-Reuter.
The experiment was designed to Paris, later. build character and self-discipline, and has proved so successful that Official quarters are reticent re- similar camps on a larger scale garding Mr. Sawada's statement are likely be organised in future in desiring to minimise the incident, connection with more ambitious ve- but it is probable that the French luntary schemes now in operation Government, while promising to on behalf of the unemployed.-- respect Japanese economic inter- British Wireless Service. ests will reject the Japanese claim RH E to political sovereignty of which
New York, To-day. In the only other two major Torrential rain caused the league games Cleveland Indians abandonment of one Singles and and Philadelphia Athletics record
in Semi-Final
theed wins. Doubles
(Continued on Page -) American National Women's! Lawa
Results as cabled by Reuter: Tennis Championships at Forest
American League Hills yesterday. They will be played to-day, and the Finals will be staged to-morrow Reuter.
Boston
In the singles event Helen Wills Cleveland Moody, who is attempting to re- Cissell hit a homer. gair the title she last won in 1931)
3
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otion...
94Japan has so far made no declara-INFLATION TALK ON
WALL STREET. Stocks Advance On Hopeful News.
Moreover, the Japanese national never planted on the dag was 3 11 0 Islands-Reuter 3 119
Game went to 18 innings and abandoned as a tie owing to darkness,
and thus record her fifth win in New York the series and the "double," will Chicago meet elther Helen Jacobs, the holder, or Dorothy Round, the Bri- tish girl to whom she conceded s set at Wimbledon this year.
Betty Nuthall is the only Bri- Lish player to win this event; she Detroit Mrs. Gandhi has been released won in 1930751) from prison so that she can
Betty Nathall and Freda James, with her husband at Sassoon Ho the British pair who yesterday best pital, Foona.
Helen Jacobs and Sarah Talfrey,
London To-day.
be
He was removed there on Sun-the holders, will probably encoun day from Teravda Prison because ter Helen Wills-Moody and of its better medical facilities.
Philadelphia
12
Greenberg hit a homer.
LOCAL DOLLAR STEADY
GIRL KILLED BY GUNNER'S ERROR,
Marksman Mistook Boat For Target.
New York, To-day. Greater optimism was indicated on Wall Street yesterday, stocks advancing on renewed talk of what might be called inflationary mea-
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London.
Silver sales amounted to 163 con- A verdict of "death by mistracts, many of these consisting of Cenada will undertake a
adventure” was returned Of switches from September. Banks. campaign of dumping wheat
August 18 at the inquest on Min and foreign interests did little abroad unless the wheat na.........
Jean Chesterton, a 17-year-old girl, scattered speculative selling. tions, meeting in conference
Elizabeth Ryan for the Doubles Silver Also Unchanged. who was shot dead in a rowing Industrial, rail and fullty aver here come to some agreement,
boat by a Royal Air Force gunner, ages advanced 185, 1.12 and 87 to is reliably learned.
His strength has decreased and title, which was last won for Bri-
The dollar is again quoted at The latter mistook her boat for the 100.17, 49.67 and 80.58, while bonds his weight is now only 95 pounde, tain by Betty and Mrs. Fearnley Thus Cazade joined with the
declined 01 to 87.90, Eusiness target United States in, threatening such Leaders have told their troops but he insists on continuing his Whittingstall (nee Eilleen Ben-1/42 to day,
Silver quotations yesterday show. pephews tactics, if other nations fail to to remain until the hostile fast despite the desire of the au- nett). The British
ed no change from Baturday, spot Witnesses agreed that the row was average, 1,560,000 shares being agree to stabilize wheat,
Lashkars have been disbanded thorities and friends that he darourites for the title
In the semi-final- of the Doubles being quoted at 17:18/16 and for lag boat was either in or very near Dispatches from Washington The Halimza's opened negotiations should continue to live and devote
ward at 13/15/16, himself to the cause of the Un- Championship Betty
The Cross Tate, London on New quoted official sources as Baying on August 18. the United States would subsidize In the meantime, air reports con- touchables and other work of so- Freda James (Britain)
York, 10451% and New Tgk
London L64801⁄44 wheat exports unless there was a firm that the Lashkars are dia-cial reforme
the holders, T agreement.-U.P.
peraing Reater.
(Continued on page, 12):
the danger tone and could easily
have been mistaken for the target. Mr. 1. Henry, manager of Reuters Ltd, in Hong Kong, returned, to the It was the gunner's first practice Chiong yesterday from Shanghai, an In the air with a live gun-Beuter, the a.. President McKinley,
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