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HONG KONG, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1933. PRICE $3.00 Per Month.

BERNARDS' OF HARWICH.

FOR

CONSULATE SHIRTS & PYJAMAS.: LILLEY & SKINNER FOOTWEAR : ROLLS, RAZORS: WOLSEYS KNITWEAR : MACCLESFIELD SILK. NECKTIES: MOORES FELT HATS.

CHATER ROAD, HONG KONG

NEW YORK'S FOOD SUPPLIES MENACED BY

BY INCREASING STRIKES

MLLE. MARYSE HILTZE PARIS TO TOKYO AND BACK

French Aviatrix Hops Off To-day.

MLLE. HILTZ-AGAIN

Paris. To-day. The well-known French air- Mlle. Maryse Hiltz took off from here at 12.44 a.m. *o-day on a light to Tokyo and back Her first stop will

be Athens.

Using a Breguet plane, with

single engine of 650 h.p., Mlle

17 Recompanied by a mechanic.

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100,000 OUT ON STRIKE

WORKERS

CLOSE DOWN

FACTORIES!

Business World Sceptic Of N.R.A.

IMPASSE CONTINUES IN

COAL INDUSTRY

New York, To-day. The increasing strikes in New York are so serious as to menace

the city's food supplies. It is esti mated that about 100,000 workers are out in various trades.

FRANCE READY TO REDUCE EFFECTIVES

Modifies Former Demands on Disarmament

Paris, To-day.

Reuter is authoritatively inform- ed that France is ready to reduce effectives and the term of military service provided a similar type of service is accepted by other coun- imes, including Germany.

There is, however, no justifica- ten for the figures published by 1. Echo Paria, which stated yester day that the British Foreign Secre- informed the tary, Sir John Simon German Foreign Secretary, Baron Von Neurathi, that France would agree to reduce effectives by 300,- 400 men and the period of military training to vix or eight month Reuter.

BRITISH TRADE

WITH FINLAND

INCREASED

Reciprocal Concessions

Granted

GREAT ADVANTAGE TO COAL EXPORTEDS

London, To-day. The text is issued of the Anglo-| Finnish Commerciel Agreement signed at Helsingfors list Friday. The Agreement comes into force three days after the exchange of ratifications.

...

Finland imports about £13,000,- 1000 worth of goude annually, of which at present between £2,000,000 and £3,000,000 are taken from Britain. Britain, on the other hand,' buys about £10,000,000 worth

The impasse in the coal industry and scepticism in the business world continues to humper the National Industrial Recovery Administrators,

Seventeen thousand forry-drivers Roosevelt And American

WAR VETERANS Foods annually from Finland.

PROMISED AID

have struck following a demand for la five-day week at a six-day wage. Their officials boast that they are holding-up 75,000 sacks of flour.

The Ford plant at Edgewater,

- New Jersey, has closed down, throwing out of service some Twelve thou-

She plans to fly in Siberia, Man-25,000 workers.

chul, Hailar, Haruan, Mukden and sand tool und dic makers Scout Reuter.

have struck at Detroit Flint and Pontiac.

Mile. Holtz revently flew to Tokyo and back from Paris, flying via In- dia and French Indo-China. called at Hong Kong on her return Trp.

She

The Coal Code became effective yesterday, bul more than 100,000 steel and coal workers continue to strike in West Pennsylvania, Indiana and Ohio.

BANDITS OCCUPY States Attorney General has ordered the Federal Attorneys to refrain from prose- cuting Codes violators-Reuter. HIGHER WAGES AND

PEITAIHO

Unconfirmed Peking Report.

Peking. To-day. The vernacular newspapers this noeming deciere that Pertaiho beach has been occupied by bandila who, however, are not molesting the few foreigners who remain at the sea- side resort.

The story cannot be confirmed af present, but it appears to be eusly possible-Retter.

BANDIT MENACE

SPREADING.

Changli Situation Still Critical.

30-HOUR WEEK.

Demands Of Labour Federation.

Washington, To-day. In a speech at the American Federation of Labour Conven- tian, yesterday, the President of the Federation, Mr. WIL liam H. Green, opposed Infia- tion when the dollar cheapen- ed.

vages do not change," he said.

Legion.

APPEAL FOR SUPPORT

Chicago, To-day. Carrying his economy Alghi to the American Legion, Preni- dent Roosevelt yesterday de- clared that the United States Government were ready fo care for those veterans actually „disabled in the war, also for the dependents of sefun)-war cas- ualties.

They were also willing to care for non-connected service disabili

y cases, but would deal with the latter only when all other agencies fall. Nou-combatani veterans, however, must take their with other citizens at earning &

"lving.

for

at

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The present treaty rups three years and is terminable six monthe' notice. It assures

the the period of agreement the continuance of most- favoured-nation's treatment,

Finland for

to-

Royal Saleswomen At Abergeldie Fete.—At a Fete held in the grounds of Abergeldle Castles near Balmoral, Sept. 5, in aid of the funda of Crathle Parish Church, II.M. the queen sold chins, etc., the Duchess of York sold game, vegetables and pots of jam, while the little Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret Boss sold white hea- ther and gave change themselves.

Dainty Jittle. Princess Margaret Rose finds a willing customer for her white heather-(8. & G.).

OFFICERS

WORLD TRADE

RECOVERY NOW

IN PROGRESS

Encouraging Statistics By League Expert.

|UNEMPLOYMENT 'DECREASE IN BRITISH EMPIRE

London, To-day, Encouraging indications of world recovery from the period of econo mic depression were cited by the Head of the League of Nations" Financial Section, Mr. Alexander Loveday, in Geneva yesterday.

Addressing the Assembly's Economic and Monetary Com- mittec, he referred to the world." wide indications of economic re covery. Industrial production- and consumption were increas ing while the contraction in

BUTCHERED world trade appeared to have

IN COLD BLOOD

been checked, the moment.

at any rate, for

gether with an additional conces- TERRIBLE LOOTING AND RIOTING trade, showed that the value of

'sion on Finnish specialities, where

by the present 10 per cent. duty on birch and plywood is consolidated and the duty on wooden sewing reels is reduced from 20 per cent to 18 per cent.

IN HAVANA

SOLDIERS, OUT OF HAND, ENGAGE IN GUERILLA WARFARE,

Havana, To-day.

Finland also will reserve a suitable; share of any quotas introduced to regulate the entry into Britain of

With the day's death-roll already amounting to 39 killed and agricultural prodedegarding!”.. butter, a minimum #gure at 198,000|| 59 wounded, fighting broke out affesa, at nightfall yesterday. cwts. per year, which represents a Firing that was audible throughout the city began when the sol- reduction of 10 per cent, is guaran- diers fired in the air in an attempt to disperse a mob bent on teed Finland.

The monthly trade for last July of 47 countries, represent- ing 90 per cent, of the world's

auch trade, calculated on gold currency, was greater than in the corresponding month of last

year.

Experts rose by as much as 10 per cent, which was the equivalent of G$278,- 000,000. . In the world as a whole, Industrial produc- *tion had risen by more than

30 per cent.” --

diminution in unemploy

fooling the National Hotel, where a handful officers were still holdment was also shown by the re On the other side of the agreeing through the main part of the building was in the hands of ment Finland has conceded exten- the jubilant soldiery,

BIVe reductions in customs duties to chance long schedule of British products,

notably woullens, jute, men, tin, plates, galvanised sheets, small auto- meinles, tyres, whiskey, gin, gramo-| phones and records.

He pleaded for support for the Administration's welfare program-

Among other goods accorded me and warned the gathering "that similar benefits are saited herrings, industry cannot be restored, banks the duty on which for the first year cannot open, suffering cannot be has been reduced from two marke attended to if the Government are to mark per kilo for a fixed bankrupt."-United Pres, per S. C.quantity. After the first year the Gold Bar C.

duty will be raised to one mark par kilo and the quantity of herringe ROOSEVELT AVOIDS INFLATION taken increased.

ISSUE

Fixation of existing duty been

Chicago, To-day.

including certain Colonial products

Most of the disarmed officen were taken to Fort Cabanas through jeering crowds, but it was subsequently reported that the remnant of them, temporarily left in the hotels, were slaughtered in cold blood.

turns for July, August and Sen tember, published by the Inter- national Labour Office. The re port shows an improvement“ in the situation for the first time. since the economic depression, began, and a substantial diminu- tion in the number of unemploy

This is variously ascribed to Batista Communists and studed has taken place in many coun ents. The soldiers who are apparently out of hand, are engaging tries, particularly Great Britain. in guerilla warfare against the Communists and students, the Australia, Canada, Ireland, Bel- latter armed with hand grenades. Reuter,

gium, Italy, Chile, Denmark, Portugal and Roumania. The number of killed is now put at 75, including 40 soldiers, ten officers and a score of students and pedestrians struck by decreased considerably from the British unemployment had stray bullets. The hundreds of wounded are overtaxing the hos-gure of 28 per cent of the em-

pitals. Reuter,

'.

Cuban Champion Loses On Points.

agreed to regarding various goods, THIL RETAINS

TITLE. No reference to inflation or such as bananas and tea and fres "Commodity prices risc but foreign affairs was made by Pre-dom of duty guaranteed in the case

sident Roosevelt in his speech of coal and coke. He urged complete unionsation before the American Legion Con- here yesterday after- and aald vention that the National Recovery Ad-noon. Peltalho, To-day. | ministration's success depended on The bandit menace is spreading the adoption of a 30-hour week and to Peitasho. A small body of ban-higher wages.-United Press, per dits made their way to the sea IS. C. Gold Bar Co.

coast

near Peltaiho yesterday morning but they were promptly disarmed by a local Chinese ape- cial police force.

Meanwhile, the bandit situation in the distriel of Funing is un- changed. Lo Hu-ise, the bandit chief, is swelling his ranks by en- listing new recruits as many a8 possible.

The situation in Changli re- mains eritical-Central Nowa Agency,

(Continued on page 123

DR. RAJCHMANN IN

SHANGHAI

Leaving For Nanking With Mr. T. V. Soong.

Shanghai, To-day,

Mr. T. V. Soong, -- the..., Chinese Finance Minister, is prepared to

of America's workers,

Inflation Attempts Deplored.

New York, To-day. The well-known American economist and statisticiau, Mr Roger Ward Babson urges the country not to be disheartened because the National Recovery Administration do hel imme- diately reach 1926 prices. HПe deplores the short-sighted at- tempts to have President Roose

Tho.

President Roosevelt warned This hearers that full recovery | could not be attained in six [months. "There have been ups and downs but the net result has Beuter. been consistent gain."

INACTIVE MARKET IN NEW YORK......

Silver Prices Open.

Higher.

New York, To-day.... The New York Stock Market rules quiet, with stocks demonstrat

veli order maximum infajion. ing a weak tendency. Industrials index for September yesterday dropped 1.83 to 92.99, businesses is 78 per cent. as com-while rails, ultilities and bonds de pared with 89 per cent. In July and clined 76, .74 and ‚15 to 40.16, Press, per 8. C, Gold Bar Co 65 per cent. in September.-United 24.87 and 83.81 respectively.

Regarding coal, Britain nine years ago provided 98 per cent. of the coal for the Finnish mare, ket, but the figure dropped an “ low as 29 per cent. in 1981. Finland now agrees

to take ¡Contínued on Page 4.)

LEAGUE COUNCIL

CHANGES.

Denmark, Argentina An Australia Gain Seats.

London, To-day, Denmark, the Argentine and Australia were elected to non- permanent seats on the Coun cil of the League of "Nations, yesterday, afternoon.⠀ Denmark replaces Norway, the Argentine replaces Guatemala, and Australia takes the place of Ire land-British Wireless Service.

The lack of any reference in the CHEER-O CLUB FUND. Prealdent's speech regarding infla-

U.S. Banking Inquirytion, introduced some long, liquida-

Resumed.

Washington, To-day,

|tion in silver." The market opened

higher in sympathy with London.

·Business was very › placit, only

proceed to Nanking this even- The United States Senate Banking 860,000 shares being traded.

Donations Now Total $8,350.

The following donations to Cheer-D Cish Fund have been re-

100

Paris, To-day, Marcel Thil, recognised. In Europe as the world's middle- weight boxing 'champion," re- tained his title last night-when he outpointed Kid Tunero, the Cuban champion, over 15

rounds-Reuter.

This won his title op a foul from Gorilla Jónss the "American negro, in Paris last year. The French-1 man later defended it successfully sgeinst, the former holder.

Later.

HOME RACING SENSATION

Coup De Lyon At 100 To 1.

SECOND FAVOURITE FOR CAMBRIDGESHIRE

London, To-day...

Mr. Howard D. E. Walden's Coup De Lyon, formerly second - favourite for the Cambridge-

shire Stakes, was knocked out? at 100 to 1 yesterday owing to the report that the horse had broken down in training.

ployable population in the cor. responding period of 1982. to 1988. -- British Wireless Ser- Ivice.

LONDON MARKET

IRREGULAR.

German Bonds Weak; Kaffirs Firm.

London, To-day," London Stock Markets clos ed with some fregularity yeme terday, but British funds re- mained steady, with War Loan 314 per cent. at 1014. Bubbers finished below best profit-taking, but tips were firm.

German bonds were wolk,

TYPHOON ENTERS COAST.

It is understood that he has Kafirs were quiet-British' developed a weakness in the hock less Service. and may never, race again,: Thero were, however, takers at this price yesterdayReuter.

Coup De Lyon a three-year-old CHANG'S TOUR OF handicapped at 8 at, 5 lb."

The Cambridgeshire, which com- stitutes the second leg of the “Graat.

SWEDEN.

Inspects Various Industries.

Stockholm, To-day Marshal Chang Touch-lang who on Sunday had an audience, with His Majesty King Gustaf "'or Sweden and lunched with prince" | Gústaf Adolf, son of the Grown Prince, yesterday visited various industrien.

He will made further visits to

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Weather Improving Later

| Autumn-Double," will be run over

a mile and a furlong at Newmarket last night av about 11 o'clock, on

The typhoon entered the on Wednesday, October 25, a fort-westerly track, near or over night after the Cenarowitch Stakes, phong. It is probably filling up the, Arst leg of the double. The the north-west of Halphong this are prices worth over 1,100 morning sovereigns

COLUMBUS BEAT BUFFALO

CAT BASEBALL".

New York, To-day Columbus beat Buffalo yesterday

ing, together with Dr. Rafch. Inquiry Committee resumed :: Its `mann,` the League of Na-hearings yesterday, when the four "The forthcoming marriage, fu - an- ceived ------ tions technical adviser, who will be partners of Musura: Dißlóm, : Bead Bounced between John Turnbull Cook, W. T. Stanton

Mercantile Aksistani, 818,2 In charge of co-ordinating the and Co were questioned regarding all want of $18 Prince Previously acknowledged: 6,250, the industries to-day, and will re by 7 runs to 2 to win works of foreign technical experts the bond loans fosted by the Grm I ChingCentral News Agency. Reuter, Meuble

warnes, of the Italian - Convent, 66, Caine Boad, Rong Hong,

Total to date,

|turn to "London" "to-morrow/-Beu- to 8- the Lättäe

Borisa --Reuter,

$8,350-ter

||* Cloudy weather, with occas

rain and moderate asst "winda, ime proving later, is forecasted by thế Royal Observatory in the weather {"report issued this morning,

Hong Kong rainfall for the" as atehgal bouna ending ist. 10: aunt," do-day-waI 1.09 Inches madinga tolat pf 6444

74.40 Ine how