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BRITAIN ALMOST CERTAIN TO ADD THREE

FRANCE

WILL REPLY

TO HITLER

Demands Submitted

To Paris.

CONFIRM RECENT NAZI DECLARATIONS

Paris, To-day.

The French Government, for the first time, possesses Chan- cellor Hitler's demands, and in-1 tends to officially reply, hut only after the financial debate ended.

has

The Government also wants to hear the requirt which the British Ambassador to Paris Lord Tyrrell. will bring back from London and als the exchange of views with

[ ("24 the Foreign Minister Slovakia. Dr Edward Bones. Thursday.

next

The reply will be delivered

M. Albert Sarraul, former Prime Minister of France, whe undertook the task of forming a new Cabinet (S. & G.).

on Oct. 26th.

through the French Ambassa SOCIALISTS WALK

by

dor to Berlin to whom the de- mands were submitted Chancellor Hitler himself.

The demands have not been dis į used but officials state that they confirm those made in Chancellor fiitler's

ist.

public utterances Reu-i

NEW DISARMAMENT EFFORTS.

OUT

Dramatic Debate In

French Chamber.

CHAUTEMPTS MAY SERVIVE

Paris, To-day. The Finance Debate. In the French Chamber of Deputies has been adjourned until to- day without the pitfall of Article Sfx. the official salaries cul, being reached. There is still every indication, however, that the Socialists, in Disarmament questions were disorder to avoid the onus of bring. cussed when Mr. Arthur

'ng down the Chautenn's

Henderson Sees Simon,

London, To-day.

Hender

Gov-

son. President of the Disarmamentenment, will abstain from vot- Conference, called at the Foreign Office yesterday for a meeting with ing on this Article.

Sir John Simon, the Foreign Secre

tary.

FURTHER DOLLAR

DEPRECIATION?

REDUCTION TO 55 CENTS ANTICIPATED

CONGRESS BECOMING CONCERNED WITH INTERNATIONAL ASPECT

SPECIAL TO CHINA MAIL

(By Telegraph, Copyright, Telegraphic Messages On Inance, 1894.

Received December 9, 621 am)

SQUADRONS TO R.A.F.

Commander Charles Thorburn Addis of H. M. S. Medway and his bride, formerly Miss Pamela Poland, daughter of Captain Poland of H. M. S. Medway, passing under the archway of swords on leav

WASHINGTON TO-DAY, CORPORATION ATTORNE YS, WHO ARE UDYING THE UNITED STATES DOLLAR, EXPRESS THE OPINION THAT DEPRECIATION WILL CONTI NUE UNTIL IT REACHES 54 OR 55 CENTS, THEREBY GIVING A SLIGHT MARGIN FOR ADJUSTMENTS WITHIN THE CONGRESSIONAL LIMITAng St. John's Cathedral yesterday afternoon. (King's Studio). TION OF 50 PER CENT. DEPRECIATION,

In the absence of official indications, opinion is widespread O'DUFFY'S

that a reduction of the gold content of the dollar is still distant. There is a noticeable sentiment in Congress that such a reduction would be hazardous now on account of the uncertainty of inter- national capital movements.

Some are of the opinion that cheapening the dollar is insufficient to raise prices, hence, a swifter application of Codes, és a means of reducing commodity surpluses is be lieved necessary.United Press, per S. C. Gold Bar Co.

MORE CHEERFUL

LA CONDITIONS

A violent speech by the social phe

Brisk Trade Reported Throughout U.S.

U.S. TREASURY ISSUE OVER-SUBSCRIBED

Government Now Free To Resume Gold Plan.

SPECIAL TO CHINA MAIL. SPECIAL TO CHINA MAIL.

(By Telegraph, Copyright. Telegra phir Messages Ordinance, 1894. He (B Telegraph, Copyright. Telegre

Messages Ordinance, 1804, No. Jerived December 9, 9.55 am.)

Washington, To-day, I member. M. Ouriol, attacking ected Becember 9, 20.11 man)

the of The Acting-Secretary both the Right Party and the

United States Treasury, Mr. Henry Morgenthau, has reported that the new offering of U.S.$950,000,000 Certificates of Indebtedness, dated December 15, has been over-subscrib- ed three times.

In pursuance of the policy ap Government, ended in the ortho- proved by the Burena of the Condos Socialists dramatically walki ference in dieseva last month. exing a bler, Reuter changes are taking place, through diplomatic channels, in European capitals. In an effort to advance the work of the Confer ence. British Wireless Service.

various

M. AVENOL GOING TO LONDON TO BE ENTERTAINED AT OFFICIAL LUNCHEON.

YOUNG MARSHAL IN ITALY.

Honoured By Il Duce.

SAILING SHORTLY FOR SHANGHAL.

The

be ronvinced 10 markel has

which strength

New York. To-day. Wall Street traders continue that the underlying will ensily advance whenever An proper stimulux is

ap.

Observers have called attention to the fact that the Treasury faces no. more financing until the spring.

The Government, therefore, is free to reaume Its gold pro-

Prens, gramme, United S.C. Gold Bar Co.

per

ruuse

The plied. They are especially pleased with the success of the Government's offering indicating that Federal credit ia unimpaired.

trade journal. The New York Rome. To-day. London, To-day.

Italian Premier.

Signor The Annalist, declares that condi- the Mussolini. received Murahai Chang ons are more cheerful. The

Serretary-General of

automobile League of Nations, M. Avenol, left Rauch-hang yesterday, and confer that the cheaper dollar bas

sajes red upon him the Insignis, Grand livened foreign

aid has Geneva last night.

that Government After a short stay in Paris, dur-Cross Order of the Crown of Italy and

stimulated real estate and building. ing which he will meet the French

and Bradstreet Marshal Chang will all for Shang- Messrs. Dunn Foreign Secretary, M. Paul Bou-hal very shortly, accompanied by report that trade throughout the (By Telegraph, Copyrigh, Telegra cour, he will proceed to London to Mr. Shen Tsou-ton, kis secretary, country is pushing ahead with phic Messages Ordinance. 1881. Be

whom Duce also received and more surety and briskness, due to ceived December 8; 9.56 am.). Sir John Simon will be the host raised to the rank of Commander of the legalization of liquor, Christ- M.the Crown of Italy, and Mr. James mas shopping and the civil works at a Government luncheon to

Elder, his British adviser.

re-employment scheme. United tion The Marshal's family will remain Press, per S.C. Gold Bar Co.

morrow.

Avenol at the House of Commons on Monday. British Wireless Ser- více.

VOLUNTEER NAVAL DEFENCE FORCE.

Ordinance Outlined In Gazette.

Provision for the establishment

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in England.-Reuter.

INFRINGEMENT OF TRADE MARK. Gramophone Records Returned To Japan.

Calcutta, To-day.

It adds

en-

DEFENDS PRESIDENTS MONETARY POLICY

SPECIAL TO CHINA HAIL..

GOVERNMENT SECURITIES

DECREASE

SPECIAL TO CHINA MAIL.. (By Telegraph. Copyright, Telegra phio Messages Ordinence, 1896. ceived December 8, 6.10 p.m.)

Washington, To-day, The Federal Reserve, in a state- An Indian firm's importation ofment issued yesterday revenis that Bli gramophone records from Japan, the holdings of Government securi- Government bearing "His Master's Volce" trade ties decreased by US$580,000 Inst mark belonging to the Gramophone week-United Press, per S.C, Gold

Bar Co. Company, Limited, which "led to a

of a Volunteer Naval Defence Force

In the Colony is made in published Gazette, to-day.

in the

B

The force will be raised and suit In the High Court by the lat maintained at the expense of the ter company against the former, WEEKLY TREASURY ISSUE .. Colony, Every member of the fort, has resulted in a decree by con- under the Ordinance, will be euters sent against the defendants, who

London, "To-day. ed for a term of three years, and have agreed to retum all the re-

The total amount applied for In during that period no member will be required to attend instruction corde to Japan and to submit to Treasury bills, was £67,000,000. perpetual infunction-Beuter. The amount allotted in bills at training and exercise more than 28

three months whe £50,000,000, the The forthcoming marriage of: Las; days a year.

The Ordinance provides a lat of rence Langley Nash, Clerk in Holy average rate per cant. belag 20/7 offences with a penalty on convic-Orders, of the Diocesan Boys' School, Sd, as compared, with 1970-794 m Kowloon, and Gwendolyn Bath Brad" week ago. Fish Wirelina, Ger tion of a fine not exceeding $500 or ley. of St. Andrew Vicarage, Kowa

vice. three month imprisonment. 7 loon, is announced.

говор

PARTY NOW

UNLAWFULİ

De Valera Issues Proclamation.

PENALTIES INCLUDE FLOGGING AND DEATH

Stronger

Dublin, To-day. measures towards curbing the activities of the (p=|| position have been taken by the

BORDERERS LEAVE FOR LO WU CAMP ON DECEMBER 29

Ten-Weeks To Carry Out Annual Training

South The 1st Battalion, the Wules Borderers, will leave Hong Kong for Lo Wu Camp on Decem- ber 29 to carry out their annual training, lurning in the middle of February.

During their absence "A" Com- the Lincolnshire Regiment, pany will occupy Murray Barracks.

President of Irish Free State, TRADE REVIVAL

Mr. Eamon De Valera, by a Pro- the Young clamation declaring Ireland Association, headed by General O'Duffy, to be unlawfull under the Public Safety Act.

IN BRITAIN Chancellor Confirms Improvement.

4 PROBABLE

100 AIR FORCE

MEN SAIL FOR

SINGAPORE

New Torpedo-Bombers

Being Sent.

SINGAPORE AIR STRENGTH

INCREASED

London, Te-day.

It is practically cer- tain that the next British Air Estimates will pro- vide for the addition of three air squadrons to the Home Defence out of the 10 extra squadrons laid down ten years ago.

A fourth. squadron may be provided to re- [place the squadron which left England for Singapore yesterday.

Personnel numbering 100, for a squadron of Royal Air Force planes, left for Singapore aboard the P. and O. liner "Ranpura," yesterday. The planes belong.

ing to the squadron, which are Vickers Wildebeeste torpedo. bombers are going by another route.

The Ririval of the squa- dron at Singapore will bring up the strength of the Air Force there to three squ&=* drons.

art

Those 'at present there Squadron 30, composed of tor pedo-bombers, and Squadron 206, composed of flying-boats,

the ar It is understood that rangements to move the squo- made dron to Singapore were many months ago. ---

London, To-day, Speaking at Birmingham, yes- terday, the Chancellor of the Ex- CIVIL

chequer, Mr. Neville Chamber lain. recalled that a year ago ho had stated that he saw signs of

Reuter.

AVIATION IN BRITAIN

a revival of trade. These signs More Landing Grounds

had now been confirmed.

perity. Ivice.

FRENCH FLAGSHIP ARRIVES. Exchange Of Salutes,

Needed.

The Use of the aeroplane, sald the Prince who is an enthusiastic

airman, should be at the disposal of all instead of only the few,

Members may now be ar rested on the slightest provo- vation, leading to trial by a with tribunal military powers to inflict unrestrict- ed penalties, including flog- 4 wide ging and death on range of political officers. General O'Duffy has expressed He said they were particularly considerable surprise at the promoteworthy in the increase in the clamation. He said that the or number of people actually at PRINCE URGES A FORWARD

POLICY Iganisation would proceed.

work, in the increase in bank de He described the proclamation posits, and in the increase in re- were These as a monstrous illegal act of poli-venue

returns.

London, To-day. GENERAL JOHNSON WARNS ca persecution without a shapalpable signs of returning pros H. R. H. the Prince of Wales urg-

idow of moral justification.

British Wireless Ser-led a forward policy in regard to CRITICS

Reuter.

civil aviation at the conference in London called yesterday to stimul- movement for equipping THOMAS REPLIES TO

ate the more towns as airporis. DE VALERA.

Permanent Markets May Be Lost.

He said that the development of The French Cruiser Primauguet, London, To-day. Bring the flag of Vice Admiral regular air transport in the British Isles had made sudden and remark- In a speech at Retford yesterday C. A. M. Berthelot, arrived in Hong Hugh Johnson warned them that at tacks on President Roosevelt's gold the Dominions Secretary, Mr. J. H. Kong this morning from, Formoss able strides during the present

year, but they must look ahead. cause Thomas, referred to relations with and Shanghel.

Britain had a great aircraft in- programme were likely to

As she entered the harbour she Congressional resentment resulting the Irish Free State. He said that [in a flood of greenbacks,

long-range speaking would not effect saluted the Colony with 21 guns and dustry and some of the best sir- General Johnson described the settlement of this unfortunate dis- the Commander-in-Chief, Admiral craft in the world, but they must

'apute.

Bir Frederick Charles Dreyer, with now think of a cruising speed, not President's monetary polley

Sach speeds would not safe and sound experiment United Mr. McEntee, speaking as a res-17 gaps. The forts replied on be of 100 miles an hour, but of 250

ponsible Free State Minister, had half of the Colony, while H.M,8. m.p.h,

But when they Press, per 8.C. Gold Bar Co...

recently said that the Irish people Eagle returned the salute of 17 guns arrive suddenly.

came larger dromes would be need- for the Commander-in-Chief. "We too want friendly co-opera- wanted friendly co-operation.

(Continued on Page 8). Lion, said Mr. Thomas, "If I were tempted to utter a warning it would be such that the Irish Free State people would realise how this econo mier strife is gradually accustoming people in this country to present Reconditions and that there is a very real danger of their permanent mar keta, being lost.

New York, Yesterday, Addressing the National Associa General Manufacturers of

U.S. COTTON CROP.

10 Per Cent. Below 1928-32 Average,

SPECIAL TO CHINA MAIL. (By Telegraph, Copyright. Telegra phie Messages Ordinance, 1884, ceived: December, 9, 9.56 am.).

Washington, To-day.

A cinsi estimates: the": United States cotton, crop for 1988 at 18,777,000 bales which is 1.8 per cent above the 1982 crop and 10 per cent below the 1928-1982 average United Press, per B. C. Gold Bar Co.

(Continued on Page 0,).

MR. WRIGHT LOCATED

LOCAL COMPANIES ORDINANCE.

Draft Amendment.

ed

RED VICTORIES

VALDENIED Yenping And Shahsien Not Occupied.

A Draft Bill of an Ordinance is amend the Companies Ordinance, 1982, which repeals, with the sup

Foochow, To-day, port of the Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce, section 144 of the prin The reports stating that the cipal Ordinance, in to-day annous cities of Yenping and Shahafen have” It is understood, from the Police, ced in the Government Gazette, been occupied by Communist troops that Mr. RA. Wright, who dis Other amendmente are also made. are absolutely groundless and pure- appeared from the Hong Kong Hotel The Ordinance comes into opera ly notions of the Chinese press- eight days ago, has been located.tion on January 1; '

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