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ROOSEVELT LAUGHS

MR.

ITALIAN

FRIENDSHIP

WITH SOVIET

To Be Stressed By Mussolini.

COMMERCIAL FAVOURS SOUGHT

Rome. To day.

The Soviet Commissar of For- eign Affairs, M. Maxim Litvinoff, į who is not expected to arrive! here until late to day, owing to the liner, "Conte De Savnin." be. ing delayed by bad weather, will be received by His Majesty King Victor Emmanuel on Monday

M. Litvinoff will later give ani official dinner to Signor Musso i lini at the Russian Embassy, and at the & reception will attend

Turkish Embassy

It is believed that

from

the courtesy

apart side.

Signor Mussolini has two main objects in inviting M. Litvinoff to Italy.

Firstly to remind M. Litvinoff į that Italy was the first Power to: recognise the Soviet, with whom relations have proceeded more smoothly than between the So- viet and the other Powers, hence Italy should be specially consider- *} } The appointment of cam- mercial favours.

Tong Wing-kwok, the house- by the boy who is wanted Police for a savage allack on of 56 A Mr. H. J. Hunter. Nathan Rond.

COOK-BOY STILL

AT LARGE

Police Co-operate With Canton.

MRS. HUNTER PROGRESSES SATISFACTORILY

Mrs.

H.

uf

56 A

J. Hunter. Secondly, to draw Russia imo Nathan Road, who was the victim the Disarmament talks -Reuter. of a savage attack by her house,

boy, Tong Wing-kwok, on Thurs WHARF COOLIES' day afternoon, is progressing satis.

DISPUTE

Dismissed Strikers Threaten Trouble.

EMERGENCY SQUAD STANDING BY

Emergency Squad of the Police turned out in full force at

factorily, it was learnt from the

this morning Kowloon, Hospital Mrs. Hunter is in a very weak con- dition as a result of the many cuts! which she received and is not yel, entirely out of danger, the Doctor

stated.

The pole have not been able up to the present to obtain a coherent

teinent from Mrs. Hunter, 1st the exact details and einum.

are still an fance of the start

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10 a'clock this morning in answer to a call from the Hong kong and Company': Steambont Canton wharf, opposite the Wing On Com pany's building in Connaught Rond Detective Inspector Shannon

80

A Thorough Search. Interviewed this morning, Chief!

เทป เ the

# representative of Fat Chinn Mail that a wide and thorough

Central, where trouble was expect. ¡termed ed on the arrival of the *.*.

MINIA

search in the Colony is being made.

I understood that the wharf for the arrest of Tong Wing-kwok, roles who were dismissed as a re- and all the haunts of the culprit are Hult of the recent strike assembled under observation.

at the wharf with the intention of

creating trouble with the newly-en guged cookes who were on board the Fastahan.

When, however, the steamer ar rived at 11 am. nothing happened, though the wharf was thickly croyd

ed with coolies.

The Emergency Squad will remain

in attendance until the crowds dis!

perse.

GERMAN SOLDIER'S

DEATH.

Austrian Government Apologises.

Vienna, To-day.

1t le understood that the police

AWAY

REPORTS OF CURRENCY TRUCE

AGREEMENT WITH

BRITAIN?

GOLD PRICE RAISED

AGAIN

U.S. IGNORES REDUCTION IN BANK OF FRANCE'S RESERVES

SPECIAL TO CHINA MAIL.

By Telegraph, Copyright, Telegraphic Messages Ordinance, 1894.

Received December 2, 10.11 a.m.)

WARM SPRINGS, TO-DAY. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT YESTERDAY LAUGHED AWAY THE LONDON REPORTS THAT GREAT BRITAIN AND THE UNITED STATES HAD AGREED ON A TEMPORARY CUR- RENCY TRUCE. - UNITED PRESS. PER S, C. GOLD BAR CO.

SPECIAL TO CHINA MAI.

By Telegraph. Copyright, Telegraphic Messages Ordinaner, 1884. Arceived Drormber 2, 10.11 a.m.)

Washington, To-day,

The United States gold price has been raised due to the Administration's encouragement over the increase in commodity

Authorities here are ap-| prices just prior to Thanksgiving Day. narently ignoring the further sweeping reductions in the Bank of to America's gold France's gold reserve, which are attributed buying programme.

Replying to the criticism levelled at the Roosevelt Gold policy by Mr. Al Smith, former Governor of New York, Mr. Hopkins yesterday announced that the Civil Works Ad ninistpation had employed 1.183.- 267 jobless in four States up to November 25.--United Press. per S. C. Gold Bar Co.

GENERAL TRADE. TEMPO SLOWER.

But Stable Upswing Inspires Confidence.

SPECIAL TO CHINA MAIL. Bu Telegraph, Copyright. Telegra phi Monsages Ordinance, 1894. Re- reined December 2, 19.11 am.j

New York, To-day. Messrs. Dann and Brad- street report that the gen. eral trade tempo in the Unit- ed States is slower, with an element of cautiousness tem- pering operations.

This, however, is partially com. pensated by stronger confidence

in the more stable upswing.

The agricultural and industrial sections submitted the best re porta.

power

eon-

were not informed of the attack un two hours after the well over

The National City Bank of New time at which it is supposed to have taken place and it is thought that York's monthly survey reports that the Jugitive may have been able to car-loadings, electric get across the British border. The sumption, steel operations and coal said to be production, in the United States, Canton authorities are

all held ground or advanced during November, which is considered as heartening after four months off steady recession.

co-operating with the local police in the endeavour to secure his arrest

The only statement made by Mrs. Hunter in reference to the crime was her exclamation "It was the boy," while on her way to hospital. in the ambulance.

A more extensive upturn, however, is not expected until after the New Year.--United Press, per S.C. Gold Bar Co.

HIS THIRD DEATH US. COTTON SLIGHTLY INFERIOR

SENTENCE.

American Negro May Obtain New Trial.

Decatur, Alabama, To-day. A Negro, Heyward Patterson has

In regard to the Austro-Bavarian i frentier incident at Klobstein, on August 18, a Mixed Boundary Com- mission has found that a German Boldier was shot on German soil by un Austrian frontier guards.

Apologies to the Government been sentenced to death for a third, have been conveyed to the German Minister and the guilty are to ba bunished.Reuter.

NAZI LEADERS PROMOTED:

•

Reich Ministry Enlarged.

Berlin, To-day.

Barr Rudolf Hess, Chancellor

time.

It is probable that a new trial will be sought-Reuter,

25 COMMUNISTS ARRESTED.

Circulated Pamphlets In Munich.

Munich, To-day.

CANADA. ELLS STERLING.

To Check Depreciation Of Dollar.

New York. To-day. Foreign exchange circles here re- port that Canadian banks are sell- ing sterling in an attempt to check the depreciation of the dollar.

The Federal Reserve resumed its open markels operations yesterday. -Reuter.

LITTLE CHANGE ON

WALL STREET Favourable Undertone,

SILVER REACTS AFTER HIGHER OPENING

New York, To-day.

York silver

Rapid erosion of the coast of Sussex in the neighbourhood of Lowestoft is causing anxiety. During recent heavy gales great masses of cliff were carried into the sea at Pakefield. The 'col- lagers who live at the cliff top saw their gardens disappear but stayed in their houses till the last minute despite police warn- ings. Fortunately the storm was caused. ( S. & G.).

ANGLO-DUTCH CONFERENCE OF INDUSTRALISTS

Effect Of Japan's Competition To Be Discussed

London, To-day.

the Six

representatives of Federation of British Industries left here for Holland yesterday to discuss questions of mutual trade interest with the Federation of Dutch Industries, and especially to consider the effect of Japanoru competition on the British and Dutch Home and Colonial marketa.

Reuter.

CANTON MAY

SECEDE FROM ·

NANKING

Dissatisfaction With Chiang Regime.

GOVERNMENT RIDICULES

RUMOUR

Shanghai, To-day. While attention is focused on the Fukien developments, sensational! rumour is rife to the effect that certain civil leaders in the South are attempting to establish a second secessionist Government somewhere in south-western China.

The rumour alleges that al- though certain civil leaders are not in sympathy with the Fukien rebels, whose denouncement of

the Kuomintang principles they!

market regard as extreme, they are, at

was practi-

abated before further damage

DE VALÉRA

ELECTED IN

N. IRELAND

But Unionists Easily Retain Majority.

"VICTORY OVER DISRUPTIVE

ELEMENTS":

London, To-day.

With the exception of the four Belfast University scats, the results of the General Election in *Northern Ireland were announced yesterday afternoon as follows!—

Unionists, 33, Nationalista. 9. Independente, 2. Socialists, 2. Fianna Fail, 1. Republican, 1.

a

Lord Craigavon, Prime Minis- ter of Northern Ireland, in message to the Unionista yester day evening stated that Ulster was again assured of five years of resolute and settled Govern- ment.

LONDON FIRE

CONSPIRACY

REVELATIONS PROTON

Leopold Harris Again In Spotlight.

"PAID MILES TO KEEP HIS EYES SHUT**

London, To-day.

"It will be accompanied, I sin Icerely trust, by a period of peace, and prosperity.' he added.

"I will carry on encour- aged and strengthened by this signal victory over the disruptive elements raised against our Imperial strong hold."

The successful Flana Fail.cu didate was Mr. Eamon De Valera,

Astounding allegations have President of the Executive Coun- been made against an accusedell of the Irish Free State, who man named Miles in a conspirary was elected in South Down, one ense which is now proceeding. of the border counties.

Ile

consti. did not visit his The hearing is the sequel to the recent conviction of a gang of they during the election cant. rafgn, mainly on account of the Gre-raisers.

The prosecution alleged that excusion ban enforced by some

Ireland districts. Miles had received £25 per month Northern from the leader of the London fire British Wireless Service.

BANK OF EAST ASIA LTD.

It

further alleged WHB Harris guaranteed Miles a banking necount of £1,000.

It was alleged that Miles discussed plans with the soil- citors of Insurance companies for arranging a meeting he tween the informer. Capsoal, and Harris, so that the con- versation could be overheard. (Continued on Page 9).

In the first edition of our inkae

raising gang, Leopold Harris, sines 1930, the payment being the result of a meeting at which Miles in alleged to have mentioned that he could help Harris by shutting bis af November 23 last from informe- was thought eyes to suspleinus circumstances in tion received which

reliable we published B report fires.

Run that under the heading "Bank

Spreads" a statement to the effect that among the institutions affect- ed during the recent financial crisis was the Bank of East Asia Limit- ed and further it could be inferred from the article that as regards such institution there had been a run on such bank and also that they had refused requests for withdrawal of fixed deposita. In consequence thereof on the same day we were requested by the Bank of East Anla Limited to insert an apology in ac- cordance with the form they had In our issue of had prepared.

considered to be an adequate with- drawal of such report as: regards the Bank of East Asia Limited and stated that we regretted any in- - convenience which had been caused to the Bank thereby.

PARIS TALKS ON DISARMAMENT.

Britain, France, Greece, November 24 we inserted what we

Soviet And Spain.

MR. HENDERSON'S PROGRAMME.

London, To-day,

Mr. Arthur Henderson, Presidenti

We now realise that our informa-

The New yesterday remained firm. Prices the same time, persistently an- opened higher on better foreign tagonistic to the Nanking regime. market reports, but later re-acted Therefore they plan to set up an- somewhat. Some December liquida-other "Central Government" to tion was believed. to have been their own liking, absorbed by banking interests,

Nanking official quarters, how- and The Stock Market

ridiculo the rumour ever, eally unchanged, with trading low declares that if there was any of the Disarmament Conference, tion was entirely incorrect and at 810,000 shares.

truth in it such a suggestion on will leave Geneva on Monday for also that our withdrawal was not In their market report, Messrs. the part of the "certain civil Paris where he will see Mr. Paul sufficiently full in its terms.

Pierce and E. A.

Company, leaders" in the South it would Boncour, the French Foreign Min-| We wish, therefore, to state that we are satisfied that there has been through their local correspondents, never become reality judging by ister. Washington, To-day, Messrs. Asia Lands, Ltd., state:-the trend of events in South He will also discuss the Disarno run on the Bank of East Anla Central News Agency.mament question in Paris with the Limited and that it has not refused The United States

"The market condition has been China. Economics reports virtually unchanged. We continue.

following heads of delegations: M. any requests for withdrawal of fix- Agricultural

Soviet Russia. Senor de Kadar

We very much regret having in- that the cotton ginned to Novem-to believe that the undertone is ber 1 was of a slightly lower grade quite favourable and feel that MA'S TROOPS NEAR Politis, Greece. M. Dovgalewski, od deposits.

TIHUA

lage, Spain.

|serted such ́an, erroneous · report as compared with last year.-Unit

Later in the week he will proceed ed Press, por S.C. Gold Bar Co.

SPECIAL TO CHINA MAIL. (By Telegraph, Copyright. Telegro phic Message Ordinance, 1894, E- ceived December 2, 10.11 am.)

Bureau of

WEEKLY TREASURY.

ISSUE.

£50,000,000 Allotted.

· Ipadon. To-day.

A Communist group of 28 men Treasury bills at three months to

(Continued on Page §.)

ECONOMIC WAR Sheng Besieged After to London-British Wireless Ser-concerning the Bank of East Asia

Danzig And: Poland.......

Tax Foodstuffs,

Danzig, To-day.

A foodstuffs war bna beguns between the Free City of Danzig and Poland. Danzig has imposed restrictions

Defeat.

Nank'or, To-day.

It is learned that General Ma Chunx-ying's troops are only 20 11 from Tihus where

Shih-chal's

General Sheng forces, are practically besieg edge

General Sheng's recent defeat in

vica,

CHANG STARTS ON RETURN TRIP." Flies From London To Paris,

London, To-day." Marshal Chang Hsueh-liang flow!

Limited and we tender to the Bank. our apology therefor, and regret any inconvenience which may have | been 'Crused 'thereby.

FAMOUS EXPLORER

PASSES.

Mr. Harry de Windt,

London, To-day,

The death occurred yesterday

Hiller'a representative in all party and two women have been arrested a total amount of 250,000,000, ware affairs and Captain Roehm, Chief at Wuerzburg on a charge of pre- allotted to-day at an average rate on the import of Polish milk into attributed to the hostile attitude. of-ftaff of the "Brown Shirts, have paring for high treason by printing of 19/0.794, as compared with 18/- Poland thus retaliating the em of the former Manchurian volun- to Paris from London yesterday.

Windt been appointed Reich Ministers and circulating Communist pamph 2.69d, waak'ago-British Wireless bargo on all Danzig edibles and tears at present at Sinkieng-Reu. Before he returns to China he will of the famous explorer Harry de without a portfolio-Reitor,

lets-Beuter.

Servic

manufactures--Reuter.

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