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The dollar, on demand, closad

to-day at 1/4 8-4.

FINAL EDITION

BEDFORD

MADE IN

TNGLAND

The British-

TRUCK

THE HONG KONG HOTEL

GARAGE.

The Hong Kong & Shangha Hotels, Ltd..

incorporated in Hong Kong.

bbi Road. Happy Valley.

vibra-

Economical 27-hp. B-cylinder engine -reducing tion. reducing engine-wear, reduc-

time-off-th ing

road, reducing ex- penser.

China Mail

Ext 1845.

THE OLDEST - ESTABLISHED NE" VSPAPER IN THE FAR EAST

No. 28,557 HONG KONG,

Est. 1845.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26, 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

ARMED INDIAN PROWLER AT LONDON HOUSE OF VICEROY'S

FORESHORE

AND SEABED

ORDINANCE

Draft Bill Held Over By Government.

LOCAL PROTEST RECALLED

It is officially learned to-day that the Government are not prepared to proceed with draft Bill to the Foreshore and Seabed Ordinaper al the present me

Audi

The Hong Kong Foreshore Sa Bed Works Ordinaren met with toral oppmsition the question of prisale

PORTUGAL'S SATISFACTORY

FINANCES

NOVELIST'S BRAVERY

State Accounts Show Surplus WOMAN THROWS

Of £750,000

Lisbon, To-dny

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The Portuguese State accounts for 1982-83 show A kurplus £750,000,

Portugal is me at the few Na- Cons of the workst For primare a Budget surplus. The finances al the Portuguese 'olumes are almo

satisfactory state,

BRITAIN

Reuter

PROTESTS right compensation and

the power of the authority to over

de private rights

The draft Bali, together with letter of protest

from the

Bong Nazis Arrest London

Correspondent.

Kong amber of Commeter, was considered by the

ime authori-i fee, and on July 14 the matter was

ventilated

In

Bause of Commons

The Ordinance was

in May.

The

Colonial

the

sent Hume!

Secretary`s

chief

Ofer stated that the purpose of the ordinance was to permit the Government to resume marine land for public being com- purposes without

pelled to promote special Rill for each project

Tue Prara Fast Reumation

WHA the inst subject of a sperial) Bill and the Forshore and Sea-1

Lu beds Ordinaŋer was designed

delay and ex- obvinte nerdlems

Replying to Sir John Wardinw Milne, in the House of Commons. the Secretary for the Colonies, Sh

aboutmed on Pape 9)

MANCHUKUO

MINES TO BE

EXPLOITED

£50,000 Company Formed.

BRITISH, JAPANESE AND FRENCH INTERESTS

FLOWER-POT

AT INTRUDER

Would-Be Assassin Frustrated.

SENSATIONAL AFFAIR IN VICTORIA SQUARE

London, To-day. The Metropolitan police are to-day investi-

TO BERLIN gating a mysterious oc- currence at the house, at No. 9, Victoria Square, of Viscount Ratendone, the Viceroy of India's heir. who is understood to be

for India leaving ¡Monday.

CONSUL NOT ALLOWED TO SEE PRISONER

Berlin. Yesterday. The British Embassy has presented a strong protest to the Foreign Office in connec tion with the arrest of Mr. Noel Panter. Munich correspondent of the "Daily Telegraph." al- legedly in connection with a recent account of his of a meeting addresed by Herr "Hitler at Kelheim.

The British complaint also protests against the action of the Bavarian Government in refusing permission to the Bri- tish Consul to visit Mr. Panter. ---Reuter.

PARTY POLITICS IN JAPAN.

Amalgamation Plan Difficulties.

Tokyo, To-day",

The proposed amalgamation of

The first photograph to be received in Hong Kong of the Bechuanaland trial, which re- sulted in Vice Admiral E. R. G. R. Evans, Acting High Commissioner of Bechuanaland, suspending Chief Taheked, on the grounds that the Chief ordered the Blogging of a white man, Phineas Mc- Intosh. Vice-Admiral Evans (on the dias) is seen addressing the Chief (in dark overcoat), who is Handing in the centre of some of his tribesmen. (8. & G.).

on ROOSEVELT

Viscount Ratendone's neighbour, Miss Dorota [Flattau, a novelist, was giving a party last night. She went to her study and heard a noise out- side the window.

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She investigated and saw man, whom she describes an "Indian," crouching flat on the roof outside Viscount Ra- tendone's bathroom with an 18-inch curved knife.

She challenged him and he threatened her She then threw a flower-pot at the man and called the police.

the knife was found, also

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RETICENT ON

GOLD POLICY

$1,000,000,000 May Be Spent.

GIGANTIC EXPERIMENT

STARTED

SPECIAL TO CHITA MAIL: (By Telegraph, Copyright, Tric978- phir Mensages Ordinance, 1891. Re Lceived October 28, 10.20 a.m.)

Washington. To-day.

After conferring yesterday, the United States Under-Secretary of the Treasury, Mr. Dean Acheson the Department of Agriculture's re- presentative, Mr. Henry Norgen- thau, and Mr. J. Jones of the Re

A thorough search was made and construction Finance, Corporation, piece announced that the R.F.C. gold in-price will be U. S. $31.36 per ounce, payable in the new R. F. C 90-day debentures.

of lead-piping which the itruder threw at Miss Flattau.

Viscount Ratendone was not at| home at time.

Mr. Jones stated, "The R. F. C. will accept subscriptions to lis 90- The police state that there is no day debentures payable in newly- the two leading political parties in question that an attempt was plan-mined gold. The debentures bear Paris. To-day.

under, Japan, the Siuyinukai British interests ~Town!

to predorcinate In a new Mingeito is meeting with difficulties ned on the life of Viscount Raten- Company Farmed by the Franco-

Art

the and

While Mr. Suzuki urgently ad. immediate amalgama- RU

Interest

anneally.

A PERIOD OF CALM IN SIAM REVOLT

Caution Shown By Both Loyal Troops And Insurgents

Calm

in

Bangkok, To-day. appears to prevail Slam. Both the loyal forces and the insurgents are exercising the utmost caution.

No further news has been re- ceived from the fighting line-- Reuter.

BANK PRESIDENT

RESIGNS

Surrenders Pension of $100,000 A Year. CRITICISM FOLLOWS SENATE INVESTIGATION

New York, To-day. Mr. Albert Wiggin, a for- mer President of the Chase Rank, has voluntarily sur- rendered his contract with the Chase Bank, under which he received a life pen. sion of U.S.$100,000 annual- ly.

The

cent, per

He has communicated his de- Newly-mined gold. done.--Reuter.

will be deposited at the Mint's cision to the Senate Banking Inigo Brassey Freeman- Arustic Bank, the Chosen Cor. vocales

Mr. Wiggin declared that ar poration, nd Japanese interests, bon in order to retain the people's Thomas, Viscount Ratendone, is assay offices on which the B. F. Investigation Committee.

in party politics. Mr. 34 years of age, and is the only debentures will be paid.”

He said that it was uncertain the contract was criticised, he to exploit and prospect mines and confidence

Ron of the Earl of Wakatsuki prefers more cautious surviving deposits in Manchukuo.

nor could be state the directors of the Bank approve of The capital in the new Com-steps on the ground that circum-Willingdon. He is a Captain in whether the price would be fixed desired to terminate it.

stances are not too favourable for the Sussex Yeomanry, and is a daily,

Motor amount of gold that would be pur-his action. — Reuter. pany is approximately £50,000.

the Humber such

News director of move.--Central

chase in this manner.

(Continued on Page 0) Car Co. ¡Agency.

TRAFALGAR DAY FLAG SALES.

The work will be started as soon as the Manchukuo Gov- 13 authorisation ernment granted. The mines to be ex- ploited were formerly owned by Chinese.

The Chosen Corporation is ex- pected to shortly open an agency at Seoul to facilitate the ex- ploitation of the mines. Reu

Ler.

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SINO - ANNAMITE TREATY.

Draft Approved.

Nanking, To-day. The French Minister to China, M. Welden, has received instructions

CANTON-HANKOW from the French Government to ap-

RAILWAY

Big Order For Stock And Machinery.

London, To-day.

The first order, covered by

the British Fund, for

Boxer Indemnity the completion of the Canton-Hankow railway, has been received here by the Purchasing Commission.

prove the draft text of the long dis- cussed Sino-Annamite Treaty which i mainly affecta trade relations be- tween Chinu and Annam.

Under the present plan, upon the debentures' expiration, the holders

KING AND QUEEN would be paid cash or could dis-

AT NEWMARKET

· Royal Entry Finishes Fourth In Classic.

GORDON RICHARDS RIDES 237TH WINNER

London, To-day. Despite unfavourable weather Their Majesties the King and Queen New- The French Minister called on the drove from Sandringham.to Nanking Foreign Office yesterday market yesterday to see the race for The afternoon to fix a date for the sign-the Cambridgeshire Stakes. ing of the treaty.-Central News Prince of Wales and the Princess Agency.

Royal were also present.

TYPHOON NEAR PARACELS.

To-day's Weather Forecast.

Sir Abe Eailey's Raymond at 38

count the debentures át any

Federal Reserve Bank.

$3,843 Collected.

LABOUR WINS

E. FULHAM FROM

CONSERVATIVES

J. C. Wilmot Elected By 4.840 Votes.

SURPRISING REVERSE IN BY-ELECTION

London, To-day. The Labour Party yesterday gain- ed the East Fulham scat from the Conservatives by a majority of 4,840 votes, in the by-election caused by the death of the sitting member, Sir Kenyon Vaughan-Mor-

gan.

At the last election, A three-cornered contest

WOR

fought between the Conser- vatives, Labour and Liber- als, resulting in a majority Conservatives of for the 14,521.

The voting yesterday was af follows:-

Mr. J. C. Wilmot, Labour, 17.790 votes.

Mr. W. J. Waldron, Conser- vative, 12,950 voles. Reuter.

1931 Figures.

HEIR

U.S. SNOW STORMS

CHICAGO

WORLD FAIR

DAMAGED

Many Small Towns Isolated.

THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS DAMAGE IN VERMONT

New York, To-day.

Heavy falls of snow and big gales are causing consider- able damage in the

States of Vermont, New York, Minne- sota and Illinois.

The temperature in the Adirondeck Mountains is below freezing point. Many small towns are isolated.

New York City was yesterday fash- ed by a gale, which caused some damage in the Harbour.

It is snowing and freezing at Chicago where the storm has damaged part of the World Fair.

The most severe snowfall for many

years occurred at Minnesota. Damage caused by the storms in Vermont State amounts to thou- sands of dollars. Reuter.

GOVERNOR'S VISIT TO MACAO,

H.E. To Make Official Call On Tuesday.

His Excellency the Governor, At the 1931 election, Sir K. Sir William Peel, K.C.M.G., K.BE, Vaughan-Morgan, who had repre- will pay an official visit to Macao sented East Fulham in Parliament on Tuesday next, to return the re- for some time, polled 23,488 votes cent visit to Hong Kong of His against 8.917. for the Labour can- Excellency the Governor of Macas, didate and 1,788 for the Liberal.. {Lt. Col. Antonio Jose Bernardes de

Mr. Wilmot, who goes Into Par-¡Miranda.,

liament for the first time, is a Lon- The party, which will comprise don accountant. He unsuccessful-fis Excellency, Lady Peel, Cap-

It is understood that the deben- tures are necessary to circumvent{ the legal question of the Govern The total receipts from the sale ly contested East Lewisham in 1924 tain B. F. Walter, A.D.C., and Mr. J. G. Pilcher, Secretary to the ment's authority of buy gold in of flage on Trafalgar Day amount- and 1929.

this manner.

of

Mr. Jones sald that upwards

U.S.$1,000,000,000 available for the gold par. chasing experiment, He in- dicated that if this was insuf- ficient to achieve the desired result, the Administration would ask Congress for addi. tional funds.

(Continued on Page 2.)

jed to $3,843,

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The oudal landing at Macro will take place at about 11,48 1,2). and will be followed by an official

He is a member of the Executive Governor, will leave at 8.15 a.m. on After reducting expenses the bar Committee of the London Labour H.M.S. Tarantule, commanded by lance will be added to the proceeds Party and a prominent member of Captain W. G. Benn. of Navy Day and will be applied to the Fabian Society-Reuter. the following charities:-The Hong' Kong Navy League, The Cheer-O Club Fund, The Saldiers' and Ballors' Home, The Seamen's Institute and Sea Scouts, The Trafalgar Orphana Fund, and the Chinese General Charity Fund;

to 1 was first, Sir Ernest Tate's Cabinet Considers Bills

Denbigh at 22 to 1 was second, and Sir Putnam's Stalky at:50 to 1 was third, taman

Limelight, The King'a borsa, which started favourite," was fourth.. *Gordon Richards, the cham- plon Jockey, had four, mounts. at the Newmarket mosting yes- terday, hd www ZAMAN

For November Session

London, To-day.''

At a long sitting of the Ca- binet yesterday, legislative pan- posals to come before the new session of Parliament'were » der consideration,

BRIGHTER TONE ON LONDON MARKETS.

Substantial Demand For Gold Shares.

Loudon, To-day, Considerable expansion in- business was reported in the London Stock Markets, yester- day,

luncheon at Government House,

His Excellency will leave Macao at & p.m..

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NEW GOVERNOR FOR SEYCHELLES.

Sir De Symons Honey Retires.

London, To-day. His Majesty the King has. ap- who

1 November 21, It consists of 4,000 tons of 80-

The most important Bill to bel pound rails, sufficient for, 50 miles

placed before Parliament when the British funds remained in demand of railway, small bridges work,

mession opens will be that for ex-depila activity in the more specupointed Mr. Gordon Lethem, 20 goods and 20 ́passenger wag-

tending the scope of the Unemploy-lative sections. War Loan, 8% per has been Secretary to the Northern Provinces, of Nigeria since 1929, to constructiona) gona, also

ma: The. typhoon is Indicated in the

ment Insurance scheme and it is un-cent, closed at 101%.

On improved traffic returns, home be Governor and"; Commander-in- vicinity of the Paracels, moving chinery.

railways strengthened..

Chief of Seychelles in succession to Parliament will reassemble, after derstood that the clauses of the draft Tenders will also be invited from slowly westward."

Germans and French loans finish-Bir De Symons Honey, who has 'ra- British shipbuilders. · for four Fair generally, with fresh north, this medson, as compared with Fred the summer recess; on November 7, Bill were subjected to u slows exa- steamers of 2,000 tons each,, for easterly winds, in the forecast Ambara fifty-year-old record of 248 but a prorogation will follow abort mination at yesterday'a morning, and

Arm-British Wireless Service,

(Continued on Påga:18)) the China Merchants AeetBoy-fasued to-day by the Royal Ob-winners in a sedson-British Wirely afterwards and, after a brief in- afternoon sittings of the Cabinet-ed firm. Internationals were also tired--British Wireless Service.

less Service.

terval, the new session will open on British Wireless Service. servat

ter.

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