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EML. 1885.

THE OLDEST - ESTABLISHED NEWSPAPER IN THE FAR EAST

Est. 1848.

No. 28,598 HONG KONG, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1933. PRICE $3.00 Per Month.

GENTLEMEN'S HIGH GRADE OUTFITTING

AT HOME PRICES BERNARDS' OF HARWICH

CHATER ROAD,

HONG KONG.

THREE MORE ROOSEVELT OFFICIALS TO SUBMIT RESIGNATIONS

$2,000,000

CLAIMED BY 52 KILLED BY INTENSE COLD

LOCAL GIRL

Breach Of Promise Action.

to

WHIT FILED AT SUPREME COURT TO-DAY

Damages amounting $2,000.000 are claimed by Miss Leung Kin-yin. of 53, Lee Yuen Street. Hong Kong, against Mr. Loke Yung-lok, of Singapore, who is at present residing in thej Colony, for breach of promise.

The claim includes breach of

IN AMERICA

Millions Of Damage Caused By Storms And Floods

New York, Tu-day. Fifty-two people have died of the intensit cold in the north-west and eastern states of America.

Damage estimated at millions of dollars has been done by storms and foods.

The ley pavements of Michigan, Onio and Pennsylvania have ac counted for over 30 death.- - Reu-

FRENCH TARIFFS promise to marry and also breach AGAINST JAPAN

of an agreement by which Mr. Loke promised to pay plaintift! $2.000.000.

The writ WAN filed nt the Supreme Court this morning by Messrs. d'Almada, Remedios and Silvit.

Mr. Loke is said to be the son of a wealthy Singapore family.

To Be Considered By Chamber.

BRITISH SURTAX MAY BE ABOLISHED

Paris, To-day.

committee

At the Customs* Seen this afternoon, Mr. M. K. meeting in the Chamber of De- Lo, of Messrs. Lo and Lo, said puties. M. Laurent Eynac. Mini- that although he had acted for ster of Commerce, replying to a the defendant in the past, he question regarding the danger of bad received no instructions Japanese competition, declared from him in this suit.

that tariff measures to deal with the menace will be considered.

CHINA'S NATIONAL

ANTHEM

"The Party Song" Preferred.

ORDER TO BRITISH ARMY BANDS

London. To day. British Army Orders state that "the Party Song" will now be used as the Chinese National Anthem

The Order adas that bands! should possess at least one set of the music.

A Chinese authorty here avers that "The Party Song is now! more popular than the old Na- -tional Anthem.

This probably accounts for the new British Order. Reuter.

DISASTROUS FIRE IN SHANGHAI

Huge Godown Gutted In Settlement,

$500,000 DAMAGE DONE

The Customs Committee discussed the 15 per cent. surtax on British goods. It før, understood that the French Government has now agreed in principle on the abolition of the tax. The announcement to be made shortly when the necessary safe- guarding measures have been determined.-Reuter.

LANCASHIRE AND INDIA

Machinery Adaption For Cotton,

ANGLO-JAPANESE TALKS TO BE RENEWED

WOODIN,

CUMMINGS M.P. LOSES HIS AND HEWES

WHITE HOUSE DENIES

KNOWLEDGE

POSITION

Dismissed By London "News-Chronicle."

REFUSED TO JOIN SAMUEL IN OPPOSITION

London, To-day.

U.S. BUSINESS REPORTS CONTINUE The National Liberal member

TO BE FAVOURABLE

WASHINGTON, TO-DAY, FURTHER DEFECTIONS AMONG PRESIDENT ROOSE- VELT'S OFFICIALS ARE PROPHESIED. IT IS REPORTED THAT ATTORNEY-GENERAL HOMER CUMMINGS IS RE- SIGNING AT THE END OF THE YEAR TO TAKE UP A BANKING POSITION.

Secretary of Treasury William Woodin, who was recqatly granted leave of absence, will formally resign his post before Jan-

uary 1.

Mr. Hewes, assistant Secretary of Treasury, is expected to hand in his resignation at any moment.--Reuter.

SPECIAL TO CHINA MAIL.

By Telegraph, Copyright, Telegraphic Messages Ordinance, 1881.

Received December 13, 10.04 a.m.)

WASHINGTON, TO-DAY REPORTS CONTINUE THAT THE SECRETARY OF THE UNITED STATES TREASURY, MR. WILLIAM H. WOODIN, IS EXPECTED TO DEFINITELY SEVER HIS CONNECTION WITH THE DEPARTMENT. THE WHITE HOUSE HAS DE- NIED KNOWLEDGE OF SUCH REPORTS UNITED PRESS,

PER S. C. GOLD BAR CO.

HEWES RESIGNS.

Washington, To-day. Mr. Hewes, Assistant Secre

tary of the United States Tres Bury. has resigned, and Mr. Woodin is reported to be resign-

¡NO FEAR OF DRASTIC INFLATION

Wheat Shortage In 19347

for North Bristol, Mr. Robert H. Bernays, in a statement to his constituency, declares that owing

CONFLICTING REPORTS FROM BOLIVIAN BATTLE ZONE

Col. Panaranda Out-Manoeuvres Paraguayan Forces

La Paz, Bolivia, To-day. Countering the Paraguayan claims of a dazzling victory, the Bolivian War Minister announces that Colonel Panaranda, with 3,000 troops, has succeeded in rejoining the main Bolivian army.

The President has promoted Panaranda to General-Reuter.

to his refusal to cross the floor BRITISH TRADE

of the House of Commons, with the Liberal leader, Sir Herbert Samuel, the "News-Chronicle," whom he had served editorially for eight years, had requested his resignation.

He declined on the ground that no newspaper was en- titled to diclate to a member of its stuff on his attitude in the House of Commons.

Mr. Bernays thereupon re- ceived a letter from the Editor, terminating his contract. Reuter.

(Continued on Page 12.)

US. Urges Bilateral Treaties.

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NOVEMBER

RENEWED

DISARMAMENT

NEGOTIATIONS

"Parallel Efforts " Continuing.

BRITAIN IN TOUCH WITH PARIS, BERLIN, ROME

London, To-day.

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In accordance with the deci sion taken by the Disarmament Conference Bureau when IN January, "parallel and supple- fortnight ago, it adjourned until

Increase Of £3,341,282 In Exports.

IMPORTS DECLINE

London, To-day.......

The Board of Trade re- turns for November show that for the fifth successive month British exports have increased.

mentary efforts" have been and are being undertaken by various Governments through diplomatic channels.

With this general object in view the British Government are in close touch with Paris, Berlin and Rome, and are encouraging bilateral con- versations.

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Direct Approach Fails.

DISAGREE.

The figures are: imports £63.-HITLER AND FRENCH ENVOY 734,888, an increase of £1,963,280 over October and of £2,218,422 over PAN-AMERICAN the previous November; exports

Paris, To-day. |£34,434,969, an increase of £108,- The usefulness of direct CONFERENCE

988 over October and £8,841,282 Franco-German negotiations on jover the previous November, Disarmament problemis was dis- Compared with November 1982 counted as a result of yesterday's last month's imports show a declina Interview, between the French # of £1335,562 in food, drink and to- Ambassador to Berlin, M. Poncet bacco and an increase of £3,552,117 and Chancellor Hitler, according in raw material and mainly W.E.C. MACHINERY BE USED manufactured articles.

un-to a well-friformed source,

M. Poncet is said to have adopted The main items contributing to the standpoint that France and the increase in last month's

AX-Germany cannot alone settle, Arat- ports, compared with those of the ly, the question of the Sarre re- The United States Secretary of previous November, were iron,gion, which is regulated by the State, Mr. William Cordell Hull, steel, non- ferrous metals, cotton Peace Treaty, and secondly Disar who is attending the Pan-Ameri- yarns, woollens and manufactures mament, for which an international can Conference here, yesterday oi chemicals and vehicles,

Conference has been convoked.

Montevideo, Paraguay,

Today:

SPECIAL TO CHINA MAIL. (lly Telegraph. Copyright. Telegra phic Messages Ordinaman, 1884. Re- ceived December 13, 10,04 am)

New York, To-day. The Brookmire forecast

states that business reaction in the United States over the up-turn is beginning, The recovery of bonds indicates that fears of uncontrolled infia- tion have been dispelled, the forecast adds.

Favourable factors in the mar The Conference passed a reso ing in the New Year, for reasonsket are, a good demand for steel, lution. inter alia, in favour of better Christmas buying, and the using the machinery of the possibility that monetary problems World Economic Conference for will be settled by stabilisation, al-a general exchange of reciprocity

gh no official comment is avail- treaties, --- Reuter.

of health.

Mr. Woodin.

London, To-day. Important researches which, it-Reuter.

He is at present on a vacation

is hoped, will lead to a greater

Use of Indian cotton by Lanca- HELPING AMERICAN Manchester."

shire, are being carried out at

Experts are seriously investi gating the possibilities of adapt ing machinery for the purpose.

FARMERS.

Agricultural Officials' Assurances.

Washington, To-day. Sirenuous efforts are being made

able.

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Some predict a wheat short- age in 1934-United Press, per 8. C. Gold Bar Co.

BIG GOLD RESERVES IN AMERICA.

The special committee establish- ed to consider Japanese competi tion will meet this week to make final arrangements for the re- newed Anglo-Japanese parlica to satisfy the United States farm Can Increase Currency Reuter.

Protest Meeting Called.

ing community, declared Mr. Heirr C. Wallace, Secretary of Agricul ture, in an address, yesterday, to the Chicago Convention of the American Farm Bureau tions.

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Federa

By Over 50 Per Cent.

Washington, To-day, An important official statement, foreshadowing the issue of addi·|

made a moving appeal for bi- For the 11 months of this year M. Poncet unsuccessfully sound- lateral reciprocity treaties among imports totalled £618,017,718 anded Chancellor Hitler regarding the American Republics; the exports 4387,012,285. Compared Germany's armament requirement. abolition of trade restrictions with the corresponding period of Router. and a tariffs.

gradual reduction of last year Imports declined £29,440,-

575 and exports increased £4,871,-. 023-British Wireless Sérvice.

GOLD REMOVED FROM CIRCULATION?

BILL PROPOSES DRASTIC STEPS.

Washington, To-day. Senator Thomas has prepared a Bill to give the United States Government the benefit of the in- creased value of its gold if the dol {lar is devalued.

It aims at removing gold com

FRENCH PILOT'S MISHAP

De Mailly's Plane Damaged.

FLIGHT TO JAPAN

Athens, To-day. Count Louls de Mailly Nesle, who is flying to Japan, has had a forced · landing mear "Athena,

He is suffering from slight|| shock and his machine is dam- laged.

Shanghai, To-day. Property worth approxim ately $500,000 was destroyed by a fire which burned down the huge five-storey godown

He was unable to locate Tatol of Mackenzie & Company.

London, To-day.

tional currency. In the Unite Pletely from circulation and will aerodrome near by, owing to the The inaugural meeting of the adherence to the Agricultural Ad- Reserve Banks have sufficient gold force the Federal Reserve banks to 1928 made an abortive attempt to Mr. Wallace pleaded for strict gates, declares that the Federal gold from every source and will

empower the President to impound absence of lights-Reuter, The conflagration was one of the most extensive that the Bet

countrywide campaign of protest justments' Administration pending

Count de Mailly Nesle, who in tlement fire Brigades have been Imports instituted by the Con-

against unrestricted Japanese an agreement on a long-term farm serves to Incresas currency, by called to taelde in recent months, servative members of the House

fly the Atlantic, left Paris on Novem and was only finally controlled of Commons for Lancashire con- huge loans to foreign countries for

On the basis of the old statutory Senator, Thomas has estimated ber 28, intending to fly to Japan by He uttered a - warging ... against

gold price of U. S. $20.67 and by that U. 8. $4,825,000,000 worth of any stages, his first stop being two hours. Reuters more than stituencies, will be held at Man-the-chase of American product utilising all eligible resources, the gold could thus be impounded. Home; He is flying a light plane of

hours-Reuter.

chester on January 23, Router. until the United States was ready

Federal Reserve could issue nearly, Reuter."

130 horse-power, |U, A. $5,000,000,000 of new Federal

ACTRESS'S SUICIDE.

Leaps From 15th Floor Of Hotel.

MOTHER IN SHANGHAL.

New York, To-day; The actress, Adrienne La Champ, wife of Mr. Chauncey Kelm, the theatrical producer, yesterday plunged to death from the fifteenth door of a room in a mid-town hotal.

Two farewell notes were pinned on her dress, one of which was addressed to the polles, and which read, Please notify my mollier Madame La Champ, Shanghai,"-

· Reuter.

programme.

over 50 per cent.

to accept large amounts of goods Reserve, notes having over, 40 | "per cent. of the legal gold coveragead/

A RECONSTITUTED from abroad.

LEAGUE.

Favoured By American Missionary Society.

Washington, To-day, Representatives of the United States Foreign Mis- Blonary Society have urged President Roosevelt to sane

tion the reconstitution of "arated from the Versalles the League of Nations, sép

Treaty, VA

They have also requested: hins to raise the immigration ban against

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ter,

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MODERATE REFLATION.

-PREDICTED

SPÈCIAL TO CHINA MAIL. (By. Telegraph, Copyright: Telegra kio, Massages: Ordisanos, 1891, Ra ceived· Dacombár 18, 10,04 son;)

New York, To-day,

Mr. Irving Fisher, the prominent American political, economist," has {described..... President: "Rooseveltà {monetary polley as a preliminary

moderate reflation; w

surrender It

orland porture Loch Ness Marine Monster

fors prepared to- inaus, this, addi- tional currency as bann became more numerous-Bauter,

ROOSEVELT ANNOUNCES

BOOGS RESIGNATION SY

SPECIAL TO CHINA MAIL.

Discussed In Commons

-London, To-day's

M. Avenol Visits Whitehall.

London, To-day. The Secretary-General to the League of Nations, M. Avenni, yesterday, called at the Foreign Office and had a long conversation with the Poreign Secretary,Sir John Simon-British Wireless Ser vice.

SIR JOHN SIMON'S VACATION.

Will Visit Continent If Duties Permit

London, To-day,

It is probable, though not yet finally decided, that when the House of Commons rises for Christmas, the Foreign Secretary, Sir John Simon, may take a very short holiday on the Continent. Whether this is possible or not depends on the Cabinet and the

| Foreign Office work, and, no de...” (talla havb been settled-British

Wireless Bervica,"

UNITED PLANTING "ASSOCIATION,

The Secretary for Bcolland, Br Malaya Rubber Scheme,

Ringapore, To-day.

The strange marine monsteral Geotrys Collins, would not agres leged to have been sighted in Lock that there was adequate reason to Ness, Scotland, at diferent aimes suspect the presence of "Any awful A scheme to create a United Message Ordin 1812 a least 50 people has aroused much that further researches could pro published Jointly by the Planters (Dy Telegraph. Copyright." Talapra, during the last few months by at monster" in the Lock, and thonght Planting. Association in Malaya iu esived December 18, 1848 pm.) discussion in the British press,perly be left to private enterprise Association of Malaya and the

Washington, To-daylara Xt was yesterday mentioned in the and, the sealous press photographers. Rubber Growers' Associations President Rooseyella has can- House of Commons, when a member Loch Ness is 20 miles in length Reuter good that Mr. Hewn has rialgne Baked if In the interests of science, and 750 feet deep in plates. Blabillaution would be ruinour to ed post as Asulatant Secretary an Investigation could be mad), and The alleged monster is generally the President's vemonetary proof, the United Stat reasury, whether the Air Department could described a 50 Teet long and cor, gramme, Mr. Fiskar jakarta) United Press: Per 10. Gold Barbe Invited to observe and photographs responds' to 'no known ipecles, lød Press, per 8,C. Gold Bar

the strange creature)

British Wireless Bervice.

The receipta from the Contract Bridge, Anellon Bridge and Mahjong competitions held on Monday at the Helena: May Institute for the benet lot the B.P.0.A. amounted to over $500..