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GENTLEMEN'S OUTFITTERS.

BRITAIN ACUTELY ANXIOUS

620,000 MORE

JOBS IN US.

ABOUT THE INTERNATIONAL SITUATION

GERMANY WELCOMES

WELCOMES U.S. ISOLATION

LAST MONTH HITLER

Weekly Pay-Roll Gain

Of $10,000,000.

INVESTORS FEAR TO LOAN CAPITAL

Washington, To-day

The United Sintes Secretary for Labour, Miss Frances Per- kins yeste day announced that over 620,000 persons were re- employed in the United Stat during September The pay rell gain is US $10,000,000 per werk.

DECLARES

FOR PEACE

BRITAIN'S POLICY ON

DISARMAMENT

To Observe Treaty And SIR JOHN SIMON REBUTS

League Covenant.

FAVOURABLY IMPRESS U. S. AMBASSADOR

Berlin. To-day.

German political quarters' atten- tion is centred on the importance of the statement made by the Ameri- can delegation at Geneva that they are not interested in the political or it has purely European aspects of Disar- private capital, mament and that the United States

The "Wall Street Journal" states Ad- that the National Recovery ministralian Cahnut CEST 1h 3- employment problem until the support which is reluctant. frstly, for fear

at indation, and secondly, for fear is in no way politically allied to any anatament European Power.

that a tessonable

Turn will be difficult to earn on ne | The latter declaration ix iB

ount that the profits may he re-

terpreted as a most significant! tricted to the narrowest limits.

bint which is warmly welcomed he greatly Progress would facilitated if both fears were by Germany. removed, the journal addx.

ME Walzer states that the ut look is more optimistic and that many traders believe that the mont important liquidation will soon be; exhausted.--Until Press. per 5 CI

old Bar Co.

FEWER UNEMPLOYED

Herr Hitler's intentinas have favourably impremed the American Ambassador. Mr. Dodd, who had a fifty- minute interview with the Chancellor yesterday.

GERMAN ACCUSATION

“NERVOUSNESS CONCERNING NAZIS IS NOW POSITIVE ALARM”

LONDON, TO-DAY.

BRITAIN STILL STANDS BY THE DECLARATION OF LAST DECEMBER THAT GERMANY OUGHT TO RECEIVE EQUALITY OF RIGHTS IN REGIME AND SECURITY, DE- CLARED THE FOREIGN SECRETARY, SIR JOHN SIMON IN A BROADCAST ADDRESS LAST NIGHT. A SERIOUS FACT HAD. HOWEVER, EMERGED, WHICH. WHILE NOT ALTER ING BRITAIN'S PLEDGE, MUST NECESSARILY AFFECT THE DETAILED MANNER OF ITS FULFILMENT.

Recent events had increased the nervousness to a sense of positive alarm, which was the real reason why the heavily-armed States hesitate to weaken their armed forces, he said.

"We know the reasons for that anxiety," emphas ised Sir John Simon." There is more anxiety in 1 Eng- land about the international situation than for many years past, while on the Continent it is more acute still.” Sir John Simon detailed the steps taken at Geneva to meet Ger- many's demands, and said that they were getting a closer approach to a basis of agreement last week, when he asked Germany exactly what she meant by "sample" weapons. But instead of defining "samples," Germany's reply claimed substantia re-armament from the very begin-

At the conclusion of the inter- ew. Mr. Dodd muld the Channing. cellor was honestly perturbei| Lover the Nazi assaults on for Washington. To-day. jeigners and was determined to

Hitler also emphasi More than 620,000 people were end them.

ce employed in the United States fred his desire for peace and his Curing September. according to verson in war, and seemed un statutes of 17 of the leading indua xious

to rerumu 01 continue

trial and owne concerns. Reu. 'Germany's contact with the rest

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BRIGHTER TONE ON

WALL STREET.

Stocks Recover After Monday's Slump.

New York, To-day.

A brighter tone prevalled on The New York, Stock Market yesterday, some recovery being made after the sharp decline on Monday.

Industrials advanced 2.18 to 92.07. while rails and utilities Improved .93. and 63 to 38.77 and 25.89 respec tively Bonds derlined 03 10 84.58.

of the world.

He rebutted the nceusation made by the German Foreign Minister. Baron Neurath, mis-stating the

von

facts. He Was perfectly ready to publish the docu- ments and records. Germany's altitude at the last Semi-ufficial sintement em. mument had jeopardised, if notį phasises that Germany's intentions wrecked, the hard work they had

the provis OEM or all put the Versaillee Peace Treaty and with goodwill.

fo observe

The League Covenant.

the ra

into the conversations

He was totally unable to ac- leept the reasons Germany gave timé a denial was for withdrawal. Find The report that Germany

had sent a Note to Mussolini, sug-i "gesting the reopening of the dis

armani at jegotint.ons.-- Reuter,

ROME DENIES REPORT OF NEW NEGOTIATIONS

Sir John Simun reiterated Mr. Stanley Raldwin's die- tum that the ation that made Disarmament impossi- ble would not have a friend in the world.

Britain did not inlend to arouse resentful feelings. She would try to promote co-opera- tion with all nations of goodwill liome, To-day-

and leave nothing afficial quarters seek

a honourable Silver opened up on higher cable bave olirited an amplasie denial to the great cause on advices and later advanced sharply the report that Germany has not hopes of mankind for

sympathy with other markets.fed her readiness to continue Die- race

Enquiries

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APOLOGY FOR INSULT

Germany Journalist Calls On Henderson.

Geneva, To-day.

The German journalist, who publicly insulted the Pre- sident of the Disarmament Conference, Mr. Arthur Hen- derson, outside the Disarma- ment building, yesterday morning, subsequently called on Mr. Henderson and offered an apology which Mr. Hender- son accepted, saying that he considered the incident closed. Reuter.

as

undone to many's “Observations" on the Dis-] solution to armament

situation, A similar

the future same time in Rome, but not to the which the cominumcation was made #t the

Bank buying persisted throughoutjarmament discussions outside the largely found, Sir John conclud ments, whose representatives

of the world were 80 French or United States Govern- League of Nations.-Reuter.

the session.

wns

brisk, 2,480,000

Business shares being traded..

RECOVERY CÓDE OFFENCES.

Stiff Penalties Ordered By Roosevelt.

Washington, Te-day. Presiden Rosevelt has sign. ed an order providing a fine of U.S.$500 or 'six months impri- sonment 10 anyone falsely operating under the Blanket Code or falsely displaying the "Blue Engle" indicating mem- bership in the United States Recovery campaign.—Reuter,

Compensation For Farm Acreage Reduction.

Washington, To-day.

jed. Reuter,

CIVIL LORD'S VISIT

TO HONG KONG

Capt. Euan Wallace Arrives.

INSPECTION OF NAVAL ESTABLISHMENTS

SIR JOHN SIMON RETURNS.

'Germany's Views

Misrepresented."

CONVINCING DENIAL BY FOREIGN SECRETARY.

London, To-day.

Cena 1. Euan Wallace, Civil) Sir John Simon and Captain Lord of the Admiralty, arrived in Anthony Eden reached London by

had

Mile, Suzanne Lenglen, the Jamus French tenn.a jaayer, gives tennis lessons at Selfridge' Stores, Oxford Street, London Lenglen demonstrating a stroke to some young enthusiasts. She is seen wearing unusual tennis attire which consists of a frock with which kn'ckers are combin d thus giving freedom of move- ment when the skirt of the frack, which is buttoned in front, in unfastened. (S. & G.).

BRITISH WARSHIPS LENT

TO AUSTRALIA

Destroyers Dae To Arrive At Sydney On Dec. 21

London, To-day. The British destroyers, H.M.S. Vampire and H.M.S. Voyager left Portsmouth yesterday to join the Flotilla Lender, HM.S. Stuart, and- the destroyers, ILM.B. Vendetta and H.MS. Waterhog. from Chatham and Devonport

The whale Flotilla will then sail for Sydney, where they are sfug on Docember 23, all the vessels Itaving been

lent by the British

HELEN WILLS

TO PLAY LAWN

TENNIS AGAIN

Famous Star Now Able

To Walk.

REJECTS MOVIE OFFER

San Francisco, To-day.

In spite of the pessimistic state-

meat made by her father less than:

HUGE SALARIES

RECEIVED BY

U.S. BANKERS

$100,000 Bonuses Despite Bank Losses.

DIRECTOR OF 59: FIRMS

Washington, To-day. Large payments made to Mr. Albert Wiggin, Chair- man of the Chase National Bank have been revealed by the Senate Banking Investi. galion Committee, which is dealing with the Chase Bank and the Chinese Securities Corporation.

It was stated that Mr. Wiggin [received bonuses execeding U.S.$100,000 annually besides a salary of U.S.$200,000 and a pen- sion of U.S.$100,000 after retire- ment, despite the Bank's severo losses in recent years.

During the past years Mr. Wig- gin has been a director of 59 other big concerns, drawing annual pay. ments ranging from V. 8. $300 to U. S. $30,000.-Reuter.

$400,000,000 OWED BY GERMANY

Mr. Wiggin testified that Mr. John D. Rockefeller, Junior, was the biggest shareholder in the Chase Bank.

He said that the German debt to all American banks in 1933, totaled between, U. &

fortnight ago Helen Wills-Moody J - $400,000,000, and U, 8. $540,000-

the world's greatest lady lawn ten-90. The Chang Hauler bre

Navy to the Australian Navy.nis player, has announced that she

British Wireless Service.

a

LABOURITES

GAIN 22 SEATS

IN NORWAY Unemployment Relief

Programme.

will return to competitive tennis

next year.

Undisputed champion of the

of that amount Wan-

U.S.$100,000,000,- k«k'M¥, Wis

g'n got the amouet drws ̈ko below U. B. $40,000,000"

He acknowledged that the Chare

world since 1927 Helen Wills met Bark had made "very large losses" with her first reverse at Forest and accepted the responsibility

Hills in the U.S. National Cham- for them as "Commander-in-Chief. plonship Final this year when,teuter.

led 3-0 in the final set by Helen Jacobs, she defaulted on account) of a leg injury. Owing to back: strain she was unable to compete in the Wightman Cup series

REBUFF TO NEW FASCISTgainst the British team.

Since her breakdown she has been in a nursing home in this city.

ORGANISATION

Oslo, To-tay. A decided swing to La- bour was a feature of the Norwegian elections held yesterday.

The Labour Party have so far gained 22 seats, doubt- less owing to Labour's exten- Rive programme of un- employment relief.

Big U.S. Insurance Company Fails.

Chicago, To-day.

The Superior Court Judge res larday ordered the receivership of the National Life Insurance Com- Mr. Moody in a statement in pany of the United States, with Reuter said, "I will play tennis policies of U. S. $197,000,000 out- agala and I will play in tourna standing--Reuter. ments which I will try to win. It is good to be able to walk agnin, evan If I can only go a few blocks at a time. The farthest I have gone

HO for in six blocks.

"I suppose it will be a long time before I get back into The Conservatives, who have taken part in the earlier conversa-lost 10 seats, proposed to lighten

championship form, but I am itions.

taxation and have refused an

going to play next year. These "Observations" seriously alliance with the new Fascist "First I shall take up swimmlug affected the situation and, imme-organisation, the National Union, as it is the only exercise I can have diately after hearing them, the headed by Major Quisling, an ex-now, because it keeps me off my British Foreign Secretary communi-Cabinet minister, who is regard- fest I get so tired standing." cated them to the French and Italian ed as Norway's. "Strong Man." 1- Mrs. Moody, said that she had. Ambassadors in London.

The present position in the not received offers to turn pro- Shortly after reaching London the election is:- Foreign Secretary had a long con- versation with the Prime Minister, Mr. Ramsay MacDonald, and Mr. Baldwin. Sir John Simon last night broadcasted a statement upon the recent developments in the disarma-

Service,

Hong Kong this afternoon by the air from Paris ́yesterday on their ment situation. British Wireless

When he reached

the

P. and O. liner Comorin, and was return from Geneva. mor at the wharf by the Commodore,

Foreign Captain Frank Elliott, R.N., O.B.E., Office Sir John Simon's attention and Captain R. F. Walter, BA was called to the report of a state- Aida-de-Camp, representing His ment made the previous night by Excellency, the Governor, Sir Wil Baron Von Neurath, suggesting that the British' Foreign Secretary. iam Peel, K.C.M.G., K.B.E..

Captain Wallace will stay at had not accurately represented Ger- Government House during his stay many's view point, an conveyed to In the Colony and will be entertained jhim on October 0.

LONDON MARKETS

IMPROVE.

Slightly Better

Tendency,

Labour, Conservatives, Libera's, Agrarians Other Parties

fessional, but had rejected a movie

69 seats offer "because I am content to live 21 seats an I dó now."-Router,

24 seats.

22 sats

ad arata -Reuter

TYNESIDE SHOWS IMPROVEMENT.

More Coal Exported; Fewer Ships Idle.

London, To-day, ?. Conditions on the Tyne, where the unemployment al'une fion was most aculé, are com" tinuing to show Imirovement,

ULM TAKES OFF FOR D.EL.

Akyab-Alor Star Hop In Fast Time.

3 O.G.P.U. SPIES ARRESTED

Held By Manchukuo In Harbin.

SOVIET ALLEGES FRONTIER INFRINGEMENT

Harbin, To-day. The arrival of the Manchu- kuo gunboat, Linmin, with three alleged O. G. P. U. spies on board, of whom one was a Borlet. soldier in uniform, has been greeted by a fresh ex change of protests between the Russian and Manchukuo díple- mafic representatives here. The Soviet Consul-General, [Blavatsky, contends that the men were arrested in Soviet berritory fand demands their release.

M.

Manchukuo insists they were ar rested in Manchukuo territory In Afor Star, F. M. B, To-day, the vicinity of Tabelho, and pro Mr. C. T. P. Ulm, the Australian tests against the infringements of nirman, who is attempting to best Manchukuo's sovereign rights In the England Australia air record of the frontier zones, "of which the 7 days, 4 hours, 44 minutes, recent latext incident afforda further ly established by his former col-conclusive proof,”—Reuter, The control programme for the by His Excellency the Governor at Bir John stated: “I should indeed

"London, To-dky..

dengue, Air Commodore Bir Charles corn and pig production in the banquet to-morrow night at be sorry if there ware any dif London Stock Markets · left ar

|Klagsford Smith, arrived here yes. United States, issued by the Secra Government House,

ference on a matter of fact with with a slightly better tendency yes-

terday, evening, from Akyab, Bar- tary for Agriculture, Mr. Henry C. To night the distinguished visitor Baron Von Neurath. My fellow terday. War Loan, 81⁄2 per cent., Up to date 70,000 tona mora coal min, und has taken off for Boura- Wallace, is reported to includo pro-will be the guest of Commodore countrymen may rest assured that closing at 101 1/16.";

have been shipped from that area baya, cessing taxes to compensate farm Frank Elliott at a banquet on board the surgested inaccuracy is not on - German 5%1⁄2 per cent. bonds closed than in the corresponding period Mr. Ulm. left London on Thurs- ers who reduce the'r corn acreage 1L.M.S; Tamar.

my side:"

at 48 and 7 per cent. bonds at 7511⁄2, 'of last year, whils the numbár of day night and reached KarachfTM in by at least 28 per cont, and their

Captain Wallace is visiting the. It was on October 6 that the Ger- Kamre and Trans-Allactica Snished ships laid up there la 64 fewer that, & days, 14 hours, ta galantes, a un bounce-Admiral. Descottes Genon has farrows and pigs by 25 per cent

Router,

FRENCH NAVAL COMMAND IN FAR EAST

Paris,. To-day.

Naval establishments in the East and man Charge d'Affaires in London at their worst points.—British Wire- a year ago,-British Wireless Bery was then slightly ahead of Kings: French Naval forces in the FAY was' recently at Bingapore,

communicated Sir John Ger="loan Service;

ivice,

ford Smith's time-Rentar.

East-Hauter.