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APPALLING

LOSS OF LIFE IN

INDIA 'QUAKE ALARMING GROWTH OF DEATH-ROLL.

SEVERE SHOCKS BRING HAVOC IN GANGES VALLEY

London, To-day.

Appalling loss of life and wide- spread damage to property are re- ported from Bibar and Orissa and the Bengal Provinces of India as the result of the severe earthquake shocks which occurred on Monday.

Deaths have been heaviest in Manghyr and Mizzaffarpur, in the Ganges Valley, which, according to press reports, have been razed to the ground.

Owing to the havoc Wrought| by the earthquake, communica- tions with the affected areas ure completely dislocated and the re- ports of the number killed and in- jured must be accepted with re-

serve.

It is feared, bowever, that nearly 2,000 casualties have occurred in Bihar and Orissa.

The following information garding the situation in Bihar and Orissa and Bengal has been re- ceived by the India Office.

"Sixty-one deaths, No far, have been officially reported

from the Paina District and 10 from Graya Town. No detail. ed report kas 'been received from Arrul, but it is known that buildings have suffered severely.

"Six deaths are reported from extensive Bhagalpur Town, and

FRANCE DEALS BLOW TO GERMAN TRADE

300,000,000 Francs Restriction On Imports From September

Berlin, To-day.

France has notified Germany that the Franco-German Com- mercial Agreement of 1927 will terminate on April 20 and that a restriction of 300,000,000 franke on German imports to France will Le enforced on September 1, when The German decree restricting French Imports becomes effective.

Both countries are willing negotiate the matter.Reuter.

FIERCE GALES IN

BRITAIN.

Heavy Damage Done

In Scotland.

LIVES LOST AT SEA

London, To-day. A

severe north-westerly gale swept over the 'British Isles yesterday aftemoon, gusta, at times, registering 80 miles per hour.

In parts of Scotland, consi- derable damage was done. The Clyde overflowed its banks for the first time for 30 years, and flooded streets of Ren- few.

Many skipping casualties, some accompanied by loss of life, are reported from Scot- land and Northern Ireland.-- British Wireless Service.

BRITISH RAILWAY

RECEIPTS.

Indicate Upward Trend Of Trade.

London, To-day.

MONETARY OR TRADE AGREEMENTS

CURRENCY BATTLE INDICATED

NOT BEING AVOIDED BY

ROOSEVELT

COALITION OF SILVER SENATORS TO FORCE LEGISLATION

SPECIAL TO CHINA MAIL

(By Telegraph, Copyright, Telegraphic Messages Ordinance, 1894.

Received January 18, 9.24 0.m.)

WASHINGTON, TO-DAY.

THE WHITE HOUSE HAS STATED THAT PRESIDENT KOOSE- VELT IS NOT SEEKING EITHER A MONETARY OR A TRADE AGREEMENT WITH GREAT BRITAIN. OFFICIALS ALSO SAID THAT THERE HAS BEEN NO COMMUNICATION WITH BRITAIN REGARDING AMERICA'S PROPOSED STABILISATION FUND.

The President has indicted that no specific move is contemplated to avoid a possible conflict in the operation of the United States' and Britain's stabilisation funds. It is stated that President Roosevelt's next message to

Congress will concern the appropriation of U.S.$1,166,000,000 to

continue the Civil Works authori'y until July,

+

The Senate silver advocates are making an effort for a coalition to force the recognition of silver before agreeing to the gold plan.

Senator Thomas of Oklahoma, however, has predicted a wider use of silver in the United States as the result of the gold plan.-United Press per S. C. Gold Bar Co.

GOLD PLAN SECURES QUICK ACTION. Steagall Withdraws Opposition.

SPECIAL TO CHINA MAIL.. (By Telegraph, Copyright. Telegra phie Messages Ordinance, 1894. crived January 18, 10.20 a.m.)

Washington, To-day. Quick action in the House of Re- presentatives was assured when Congressman H. B. Steagall decid

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GOLD SURRENDER ORDER.

Indefinite Extension of Time-Limit

day.

En route to the Far East, Commissioner, Henry Mapp, Chief of the Staff of the Salvation Army, is seen leaving Victoria Station, London, for his four months viaft to the Salvation Army Head. quarters in the Orient. Mrs. Mapp and an Indian ́ Salvationist are seen bidding him good-bye. (S. & G.).

CUBAN TURMOIL ¡CHELSEA IN Former Sergeant Seizes Government.

BATISTA NOW IN CONTROL

Havana, To-day.

The Cuban Government has been seized by Colonel Batista, the former sergeant of the Army; who on September 5 last

FOURTH ROUND

OF THE CUP

Pompey And Villa Win Through.

HUDDERSFIELD SCORE SIX

WAR IN THE FAR EAST US. MAY AID

SOVIET AGAINST

JAPANESE

WOULD CHINA STAY ALOOF.

SPECULATIONS BY FRENCH STATESMEN

Paris, To-day. Speculations on the possibility of a conflict in the Far East ‘are under- stood to have been made by several French Depu- ties during the discussion on Far Eastern problems by the Foreign Affairs Commission in the Cham- ber of Deputies.

M. Herriot, former Premier, who pre- sided, is reported to London, To-day.have given his own Eight of the nine replays in the impression that the was appointed Commander-in-Third Round of the FA Cup were United States might as- Chief of the Cuban forces, and decided yesterday, the biggest sur- acting-Fresident, following the West Bromwich, winners in the event of a conflict with prise being the house defeat of sist the Soviet in the resignation of Dr. Cespedes y 1930-1 season, by Chelsen, who|Japan.

Ortiz. Reuter.

The drastic action of Colonel

Batista May Be Overthrown.

Later.

won by a single goal after extra time.

Huddersfield scored six Several Left Wing member aré times against Plymouth's two believed to have expressed, gener at Leeds Road,

ally, similar views. Seven First Division Clubs enter- led the Fourth Bound, Bury being

the only junior Club to win.

Some held the opinion that Ja- pan would be isolated, while others suggested that she would receive assistance from Germany.

Washington, To-day. The United States Treasury Se "Rr-cretary, Mr. Henry Morgenthau, has ordered an indefinite extension of the time-limit for the surrender

He said that victory of gold to the Treasury, which was

Sunderland and Liverpool re- would go to the Power due to expire at midnight yester. Batista follows the announcement on

Monday that Senor Carlo Shevia, corded away triumphs at the ex- which was able to hold He has instructed the Federal Secretary of Agriculture, had ac pense of Middlesborough and Ful-out the longest. ed not to appeal against Speaker Reserve banks, the Treasury, the cepted the post of President as a ham, the latter only after extra Rainey's decision referring the mints and assay offices to continue, result of the resignation of Profes time. gold measure to the Coinage Com. until farther notice, to receive sor Grau San Martin.

gold coine and certificates, and to mitice, whereupon the Committer pay for them in other currency to damage has been caused to bull-

began consideration of the matter the extent of their face value. dings, including the Central Gaol Traffle receipts on the Home rail-in executive session.

Mr. Homer S. Cummings has as "The damage is more serious always, which are usually regarded

sured the Senate Banking Commit Mr. Steagall had previously con-tee that the sequestration of the Monghyr und Jamalpur. Policajas a trustworthy indication of the assistance has been sent, and trend of trade, showed an improve tended that the Banking and Cur- Federal Reserve's gold, as provid Colonel Batista's coup followed: medical assistance is being sent, toment last week on the good returns rency Committee had jurisdiction. ed in the Monetary Bill, is consti- the outbreak of a general strike. Monghyr.

of he first week of the year, the Mr. Somers said he was moving tutional, but an amendment is to be He has appointed three Secretaries, introduced as a concession to Sep-Jall of whom are military officers, to "Communication with the north total increase on the four great

as fast as possible, but he wants to ator Carter. Glass, designed to control the Departments of Inter-

In the Southern section of the that the United States would risk the of the river has been cut, and aero- railway systems being £331,000,--

hear the opponents and proponents guard against Treasury invasion in ior, Sanitation and Communies-Third Division Cardiff sustained a American Flect among the islands planes have been summoned from British Wireless Service,

the field of private banking. tions, and has ordered the Cuban surprise home defeat at the hands of Japan. They also contended Calcutta. Much loss of life ik

Mr. Cummings denied that the electric light and power companies of Swindon, while Reading consoli- that China would remain aloof in reported from Muzaffarpur.

Some Senators are making an ef-

Federal Beserve, and member strikers to resume work by 8 am dated their position in the race for the event of a conflict. "The earthquake was felt In

fort to restrict the powers of the banks which are stockholders of to-day under pain of dismisse). Chota Nagpur and Orissa, but such

measure and want to make the Secrethe Federal Reserve banks, have reports us have been received sug.

tary of the Treasury accountable to the right of title to the Interest in gest less heavy damage.

Congress for the stabilisation opera- gold coin or bullion. tions.

Mr. Eugene Black, Chairman of has The Banking Committee of the the Federal Reserve Board, The Australian Universities' Senate is awaiting the

Attorney made a similar declaration, but serious. About 180 out of 180 Rugby touring team, who meet the General's ruling approving the plans, Senator Glass has declared that his houses in the Railway Colony have Colony XV this afternoon at Happy the constitutionality of which Sena-opinion is unchanged.--Reuter.": collapsed.

Valley, were. entertained to

McAdoo, Gore and others

"A telegram from the agent of) the East Indian Railway indicates that damage at Jamalpur is very

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AUSTRALIAN RUGBY TEAM WELCOMED.

Tiffin At Gloucester Building To-day.

of the measure.

tiffintors

"Heavy damage was done in the the guests. Mr. R. A. O. Martin, Bazaar, where there were at least manager of the tourists, replied on 16 deaths. Tents and food are thair behalf.

Wad

LONDON STOCK MARKETS DULL.

GOLD PLAN-IS LEGAL

The

One of the Scottish Cup-tles, scheduled for Saturday, was played off, Cowdenbeath re cording an away- win over Leith, a former First Division Club.

promotion with a decisive win over Newport.

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The following were the results;

1. Bristol C.. 2 Liverpool

There is a widespread belief that Colonel Batista hämself

F.A. CUP 3RD ROUND (Replay) will soon be overthrown.

Aston Villa 2 Chesterfield Colonel Batista was one of the | Bury

3. Burnley non-commissioned officers who was Derby

•Fulham largely instrumental in placing ex- Huddersfeld President Grau San Martin in pow- Middlesbro jer last September, in gratitude for Portsmouth. which he was promoted to the rank West Brom [of Colonel-Reuter.

2

ANOTHER PRESIDENT

6

Manchester U, Chelsea

• After extra time. SCOTTISH CUP (Ist Round) Leith

0 Cowdenbeath THIRD DIVISION (South) Bournemouth

2 Orlest

Swindon

1 Aldershot

4. Newport

3.Torquay

The station buildings have also to-day by the Australian and New challenged. collapsed, and workshops are bad: Zealand Association of Hong Kong,

It is understood that Mr. Cum- ly damaged. Work will be impor at the Gloucester Building.

SPECIAL TO CHINA MAIL... jmings, the Attorney general verbal-' sible for

Home time.

(By Telegraph, Gopyright. Tälegra. The tiffin, which was largely at ly informed the President that the hic Massages Ordinance, 1894, Ra. persons were killed and 48 Injured.tended, was presided over by Dr. K.

Cardil plan

constitional-United ceived January 18, 9:21 am.) including 41 seriously injured, ir D. Matthews, President of the As-Press, per S.C. Gold Bar Co.

Later. Washington, To-day.

Gillingham the Railway Colony.

Martial law has proclaimed here, | Reading · sociation, who proposed the toast of

Attorney- United States General, Mr. Homer S. Cummings, President Hevia has resigned af- Southend

·THIRD DIVISJON (North) yesterday told the Senate Bankingter one day in office, and Colonal

Gateshead

2 Wahall (Tables on Page 4). Committee that the Roosevelt gold Carlos Mendieta, the Opposition plan was constitutional-United leader, has accepted the Presidency.

Revised Draw Press, per 8.C. Gold Bar Co.

NOULENS COUPLE › BACK

IN PRISON

Health Improved After Hospital Treatment

being collected.

The behaviour of the in- habitants and of the staff han been splendid, and the discip line excellent. No EuropeanS or Angle-Indians have been" killed.

"The Divisional Superintendent of the Eastern Bengal Railway at Lalmonirhat reports that certain

FOREIGN AFFAIRS

UNDER-SECRETARY,

Lord Stanhope Succeeds Capt. Eden.

Gold Mining Shares Firmer,

London, To-day. The stock marketa opened dull yesterday, but a brighter Lone developed later,

London, To-day. sections of the line have been ren- According to the Daily Telegraph, dered unsafe..owing to the heavy Earl Stanhope, who is at present damage to the track, bridges and Under-Secretary of War, has been edit 101

War loan 4% per cent, was quot

Nanking, To-day. Paul Noulens and his wife Ger" trude have returned tå prison from hospital where they un izpatment," following the map

culverts. The trans-shipment of appointed Under-Secretary of For- Gold mining, shares finished passengers or goods is at present eign Affairs in succession to Captain (firmer, impossible.

a. The full extent of Anthony Eden, who was appointed Home railways and good interns- sion of their that to death.

while a House in the amelal the damage has not yet been ascer Lord of the Privy Seal in the New Houls were easier,

ays that the much improved,--Beuter

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NAZI TENANT AND JEWISH LANDLORD.

Seven Months' Gaol For Assault.

Berlin, To-day. Nazi Friedel, who, resent- order made against him

M. Ybarne Garary and M. Le Fer- [ronnays, two Right members, held a contrary view and did not believe

Deputy Longuet considered that the withdrawal of Japan and Ger- many from the League of Nations had rendered the entry of the So viet all the more likely.—Reuter.

"

PU YI NOT GOING TO PEKING

"No Restoration. Of Ching Dynasty.”

Peking, To-day. ̈“Mr. Henry Pu Yi will not come to Peking. How could he?,” blam ly demanded – – Lient-Colonel 'Taku. hashi, the new Japanese ... Hiltaky Attache here, during an interview, revised. The enthronement was not an at- draw for the Fourth Round of the tempt to restore the Ching Dynas- F. A. Cup, to be played on January ty, he said, with the 27

The following in the

| Millwall v. Leicester.

Tottenham v. West Ham, Tranmere v. Liverpool." Workington v. Preston, Full v. Manchesteng 0. Portsmouth

Grimsby Arsenal v. Grystal Palace, Birmingham Charlton. Bury

underland. Haddadelda Bonthampton

Aston

y his rest, assaulted and

injured his landlord, an Bord y

erican Jew named Schlussler, Chelsea" y, Motte Forest

Blackpool sen, sentenced to?

imprisonment.

"The Chinese Republic is the Chinese Republic' 'and: Manchukuo, Is "Manchukuo, Mr. Pu ̈ ̈YI," will

|| simply become the Emperor of the new Empire of Manchuria,” he de-, |clared.--Banter,

HR. BALFOUR STILL:

Mr B, Balfour, sili posed, Mr.

cupied the ben Palles! Court this

place

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