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GENTLEMEN'S OUTFITTERS.

PRESIDENT DE VALERA APOLOGISES FOR OUTBURST IN IRISH DAIL

Mr JA. Mollison, who with her husband, failed yesterday in a third attempt to take off from Collingwood on their pro- jccted Canada Baghdad flight.

$1,000,000

LIQUOR

SEIZURE

RED ARMY

BACKS SOVIET

C.E.R. POLICY

Manchukuo Charges Renewed.

RUSSIAN OFFICIAL FORCIBLY REMOVED

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Harbin, To-day. More complications garding the Chinese Eastern Rallway

were revealed

day.

Manchukuo, on September 26. appointed Tsui Kui-ling as the Railway depot chief at Manchuli, but M. Rudy, General Manager! of the Railway, the next day

M. Levitsky

appointed post. When Tsui Kui-ling reach-! ed Manchuli, M. Levitsky pre- vented him from taking over his 'duties. The Soviet employee was!

25,000 Cases Seized In consequently removed by fron-

New York.

ON BRITISH FREIGHTER

New York. Det 4

A huge seizure of 25.000 cases of liquor, valued at

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$1,000,000.. alleged to have been made to-day

freighter which chored in the Hudson River yesterday.

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The authorities say the ship IS British. The freighter is registered at an English port but had been camouflaged to resemble a coastal freighter. with the name "Texas Ran- ger" painted on the sides.-- Reuter

tier police, despite strong pro- tests over the treatment meted! out to him.

M.

DR. DOLLFUSS' CONDITION SATISFACTORY

British Diplomatic Marshal Calls At Legation

Landon, To-day.

On instruction from His Majes- the King Major-General Sir

Jone Hanbury-Williams, Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps, called yesterday at the Australian Le gation to enquire about the condi- um of Dr. Dollfuns, the Austrian Chancellor, who was wounded in Iwo places, when a would-be us- sassin shot at him on Tuesday.

Reports from Vienna state that

condition IN antisfactory.--- Bensh Wireless Service

LINDBERGHS AT

LORRY DRIVERS

BACK AT WORK

IN NEW YORK

Strikers' Demands Granted.

N. R. A. REORGANISATION PLANNED

Washington, To-day. President Roosevelt and General Hugh S. Johnson are discussing the re-organisation of the National In- dustry Recovery Administration with a view to centralising it within six divisions so as to observe the working of the Code and to enforce their observance.

The New York lorry driver's

U. S. A. Conference Delegate In London-Mr. Norman Davis, the special United States delegate to the Disarmament Confer- ence, attends the Foreign Office, London, on Sept. 14, to cenfer with Sir John Simon the Foreign Secretary.

Mr. Norman Davis (right) leaving the Foreign Office. (S. & G.)

SOUTHAMPTON strike involving 17,000 men has SIX WINNERS IN

Fast Flight From Norway.

London, To-day. Colonel Charles A. Lindi. bergh and Mrs. Lindbergh left Stavanger, Norway yesterday morning in their seaplane, and arrived Woolston Air Pori, Southampton, al 5.10 p.m. (R S TJ.

recuntly

been settled, their demands he ing granted.

The United States rallway companies have notified Pre- sident Roosevelt that they сал

use 1,000,000 tons of steel, costing U.S.$40,000,- 000. Reuter.

MONETARY POLICY STILL SECRET.

Roosevelt's Warning Of Hard Times Ahead.

Following this incident. Rudy, on October 1 and 2, issued a circular telegram to the staff! of the Railway, giving instruc tions from the Manchukuo act- 'ing-chief of the haulage depart

ment. These instructions were Col. Lindbergh immediately countermanded by made a survey flight of the North the assistant manager, Chang Atlantic air route, visiting Nova

New York, To-day. Ming-chi,

Scotia, Labrador. Greenland, Ice-

President Roosevelt, in an land, Parges lalands, and Norway.

eagerly-awaited pach at the Later he flew to Sweden, Finland National Conference of Catholic Russia.-Reuter & British Charities. again abstained from

referring to monetary policy.

Manchukuo officials allege that M. Rudy's messages were transmitted immediate- y, but that Mr. Chang's wire was held up till midnight on October 3. They also assert that the Soviet is "relying on the strength of the Red Army to continue its illegal policy as regards the Rail-

way. Thr Manchukuo judicial au- thorities to-day issued a state-

to the ment

press, declaring

und

Wireless Service

KINGSFORD SMITH AT BRINDISI.

England To Australia Flight.

London, To-day. Air Commodore Sir Charles Australian That Marichukuo intends shortly Kingsford Smith, the

FILM OPERATOR There is no truth in the rumours

ARRESTED

Tragic Hollywood Fire Sequel,

ARSON SUSPECTED

Los Angeles, To-day. An unemployed film oper- alor in believed to have started the bush fire in the hills above Hollywood, which resulted in the loss of 61 lives. A man named Robert D. Barr. aged 29, has been detained on suspicion of

areon.

to release the detained Soviet airman, who left Lympne Aero- Railway officials. - Reuter. drome, Kent, at 6,30 a.m., yesterday, to fly to Australia, arrived at Brindisi at 4.30 p.m.

Manchurian "Plot" To Seize Line.

SOVIET CHARGES MET BY COUNTER-CHARGES

Moscow, To-day.

M. Li Shao-gen, Chairman of

He expected to leave at 3 a.m. to-day, for Baghdad.-British Wire- Hess Service.

Sir Charles states that he is not lout to break the record, but he is

ying the fastest plane ever used on the route, with a range of 1,800 miles.

From Baghdad he will y VIO, the Chinese Eastern Railway, Karachi, Calcutta, Rangoon and the sent a letter to the Soviet Vice-Dutch East Indies. Chairman, M. Bandura alleg-

ing that the arrested So- FRENCH AVIATRIX viet employeer of the rail.

committed

The fire, which swept an area way have

crimes

of

in and abused confidence, and deny- more than 1,000 acres Griffiths Park, threatened the ing the Soviet allegation that the luxurious homes of a number of arrests are part of a Japanese- film stars. Fire fighters were re- Manchurian plot to seize the line. cruited from the ranks of the un-

M. Bandura, in a reply, "mployed, many

of whom were denies the allegation trapped between two canyons.

the against

Soviet In addition to the big death roll,

ployees and reiterates the 100 were injured. -Reuter.

accusation that the Man-

authorities churian

have violated the treaties in try. Ing to seize the Railway. Reuter.

SPAIN'S BUDGET

DEFICIT.

£2,750,000 Shortage

Foreseen.

FINANCE MINISTER'S

FORECAST

Madrid.

em.

DELAYED.

Bad Weather Causes Return To Paris.

Paris, To-day.

The well-known French air- woman, Melle Maryse Hellz who took off from here at 12.44 a.m. on Tuesday on a flight to

Tokyo and back, yesterday re-

-

turned to Paris from Vienna, owing to bad weather.

NOVEL FEATURES AT OLYMΡΙΑ.

Engine Interiors Shown In Action,

London, To-day, A deficit of 114,000,000 penelas

An interesting new feature of the (£2,750,000) in the Spanish budget: for the current year has been fore. Motor Show which opens at Olympia next week will be moving exhibita, shadowed by the Finance Minis- for which special floor space been ter, 8r. Vinusles,

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reserved.

She intends to re-start when the wenther prospects are favourable. --Reuter.

NEW SEAPLANES IN BRITAIN,

All-Metal Machines Of Stainless Steel.

London, To-day.

A number of the latest type fleet fighters and feet fighter reconnais- The necessity for granting no Many of the leading manufac-sance seaplanes of stainless steel further extraordinary credits and turers are preparing models cut are under construction by the for sanctioning only those public away so that pistons, valves, con-Hawker Aviation Company. works which are absolutely indie-necting-reds and other technical de-The fleet will be in force by the pensable was stressed by the Minis-talls may be seen in action-British end of the yearBritish Wireless ter.---Beuter.

Service. Wireless Bervice.

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He expressed satisfaction that amidst the problems concerning material things social justice was becoming an ever-growing factor throughout the world.

The Recovery Programme could not suddenly enable all the citizens to support themselves, he said. The United States had proceed- ed a portion of the way, but the longer and harder part lay ahead. - Reuter. STOCKS SOAR

UNEXPECTEDLY

ON WALL ST.

Gains Of 5 To 6 Points Recorded.

RUMOURS OF WASHINGTON ANNOUNCEMENT

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New York, To-day.

The sharp recovery of indus- trials, rails and utilities, was a sen-

mess

SIX RACES

Gordon Richards Makes Clean Sweep.

NEEDS 35 WINS FOR RECORD

London, To-day. The champion jockey. Gordon Richards, was a win- ner in each of the six events at Chepston Race Meeting yes- terday.

Richards has now ridden 212 winners this season and requires only 35 further wine in the remaining 40 racing days to beat the fifty-year-old record of 246 winners in a season by Fred Archer.-Bri tish Wireless Service.

GIANTS TWO UP ON SENATORS.

Bill Terry's Team Win By 6-1.

DISARMAMENT DISCUSSIONS

Sir John Simon Visits Prime Minister.

BUREAU TO MEET ON OCTOBER 9

London. To-day. Mr. Arthur Henderson, Chairman, has officially con- voked the Bureau of the Dis armament Conference for October 9,

DE VALERA

APOLOGISES TO

GEN. MULCAHY "Wrongly Informed Of Hailsham Meeting.”

SENSATION IN FREE STATE

Dublin, To-day. President De Valera has express ed deep regret and apologies to General Richard J. Mulcahy, who was due to arrive in Dublin,

yesterday, regarding

the statement that the General met the British War Minister Lord Hailsham, in Glasgow.

President De Valera stated that his informant has since leonfessed that the statement is

untrue.

The apology has caused a sensation. Reuter,

President De Valera ma accusation, o September 29, the Dail Eireann rejected the position's motion of censure, con, demning the Government for the "unjust and oppressive use of the Public Safety Act."

The debate raged at fever heat until the end, and it is reported that General Mulcahy went livid with rage when accused of holding conversations with Lord Hailshamn. He strenuously denied the asper-,

The Foreign Secretary, Sir tion. John Simon, and Captain An- thony Eden, Under Secretary, further discussed: the Disarma- ment position with the Prime Minister at No. 10, Downing! Street yesterday.

Speaking at a City luncheon yes- terday, Sir John Simon, the Foreign Secretary, urged that too gloomy a view of the international situation should not be taken. There were qualities in the British policy which should contribute materially peaceful solution.

ton Senatore by 8 runs to 1 at the British Wireless Service.

CHIEF TSHEKEDI --REINSTATED

May Visit London.

BECHUANALAND INCIDENT

yesterday when they beat Washing- ment, if we were to feel secure.man, rend Pole Grounds-Reuter.

SETTLED

London, To-day. Tshekedi, Acting-Chief of the In Bechuana- to Bamangwato tribe

n

at land, was formally reinstated In disarmament Britain had set Serowe yesterday. an example and had led the way by

Pronouncing the reinstatement, reducing her own forces to a point vice-Admiral E. R. G. R. Evana Act- New York, To-day,

which certainly could not justify | ing-High Commissioner, who order- New York Giants won the second further reduction, but would call for ed his suspension on September 18, match of the World Baseball Series international treatment and agree-following the flogging of a White to the gathering of tribesmen, a message from Tahe- ked in which the Chief abandoned in any right to deal with a case which Europeans are involved, and undertook not to deal with, any European case in future.

No ceremonial rites attended the which reinstatement, following Tahekedi discussed with, Vice Ad miral Evans, the possibility of the Chief visiting London to meet the Dominions Secretary, Mr. J. K. Thomas.-British Wireless Service.

On Tuesday Bill Terry's outht beat Joe Cronin's Solone by a 4 to 2 tally. They now lend by 2 matches to nil in a series which will be extended to seven matches if necessary. Washington Senatore were the favourites,

AMERICAN SUGAR AGREEMENT.

By Wallace.

Washington, To-day.

WALES DEFEAT SCOTLAND

International Soccer Champions Win.

SECOND SETBACK FOR SCOTS

CHEER-O CLUB FUND

Donations Now Total $9,330.

Cardiff, To-day. Beaten by Ireland in their first sational feature of yesterday's busi- Rejection Recommended

encounter this season Scotland Street. Indus ON Wall

lost to Wales, last year's cham- trials soared 5.05 points to 98.60,

plons, by.3 goals to 2 at Ninian while rails advanced 2.77 to 42.83.

Park yesterday In the second Utilities improved 1.35 to 25.34.

international soccer match of On the grounds that it will in- The silver market opened barely crease the cost to the comsumer the season-Reuter, steady, but later steadied on a quiet without a commensurate, increase in The match was originally market demand. In Shanghai, the the producer's return the United ranged for October 28. Chinese holiday tended to check States Secretary of Agriculture Mr. Last year Wales beat Scotland |reived;-; foreign business to some extent, Henry C. Wallace, is recommending by 5 goals to 2 in Edinburgh. In Mr. A. B. Gabbay ...

In their daily report, Messrs. E. President Roosevelt to reject, the the 54 matches played between Previously acknowledged A. Pierce and Company, through Bugar Agreement of September 25. these countries Scotland have wön their local correspondents, Messrs.Reuter.

Asis Lands, Ltd., state:~

"There is no news yet to sc. count for the demonstration is- day, although traders believe that the market had been thor- oughly sold out. There wore rumours of the usual kind that ́an important announcement · was shortly forthcoming from Washington. However, the ru mours were no more definite than they have been.

WAR DEBT TALKS STARTED.

British Delegate In Washington.

that

London, To-day, Washington reports stated Sir Frederick Leith-Boss, Economic Advisor to the British Government, yesterday met Mr. William' Cordell Hull, American Becretary of State, at the opening meeting of the new series of Anglo-American war debt talka,"

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The following donations to the Cheer-0. Club Fund have been re-

85, Wales 8 and 11 have been drawn. Scotland have scored 101 goals as against the Welsh total of

Total to date

59.

Table to Date.

Goala.

P. W. L. F. A. Pt.

0 33 3

1 1

1 1 0 2 1 1 2 0.28 3

50

.9,280

$9,880

·CATHEDRAL FUND.

Donations Now Total $3,315,

Wales Ireland Scotland

The following donations to St England

John's Cathedral. Restoration Fund The next international, between have been received:~~ Ireland and England in Belfast. Lt. Col. G. T. Ratkes will be played on Saturday, week. Previously acknowledged

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MARSHAL CHANG BACK

IN PARIS

Total to date

WEATHER_REPORT

$ 20

3,295

$9,315

Union Pacific share boomed, the price rising eight points during the day to close at $115. Auburns rose 5% points to $50% while Air Reductions closed at $105,

Le Bourget, Paris, To-day, Marshal Chang, Hauèh-liang ar- Fair generally, with moderate after adyancing five points. Unit Sir Ronald Lindsay, British Am- ed States Steel rose,214 points, bassador at Washington, was pre-rived here by air from Amsterdam, easterly winds, is the forecast issued

sent-British Wireless Bervice.

Ito-day by the Royal Observatory, closing at 848%.

yesterdayReuter.