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THE OLDEST - ESTABLISHED NEWSPAPER IN THE FAR EAST

No. 28,647

Ext. 1845,

OUTFITTERS

BUYWORD!

HONG KONG, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1934. PRICE $3.00 Per Month.

CHATER ROAD.

HONG KONG.

ROOSEVELT CANCELS ALL AMERICAN AIR MAIL CONTRACTS

Schor de la Clerva, who has recently invented a new type of Autogiro without wings or rudder.—(8. & G.),

RECORD COLD

AT 14.5 BELOW

BRITAIN

COMMENCES

TRADE WAR

Retaliation Against French Quotas.

ADDITIONAL TARIFFS FROM TUESDAY

London. To-day. As was announced by the President of the Board of Trade. in the Mr. Walter Runciman, House of Commons, on January 29, His Majesty's Government has informed the French Govern- ment that unless the quotas for goods were United Kingdom

be:

fully restored they would compelled to take retaliatory nction by imposing additional

IN NEW YORK duties on a range of French pro-

EASTERN STATES

FREEZE.

THOUSANDS OF DESTITUTE SUFFER INTENSELY

New York, To-day. The 64-years cold record for New York was eclipsed yesterday, when the thermb meter dropped to 14.5 de- grees below zero.

The intense cold has caused terrible suffering among the thousands of destitute who were, last night, huddled in shelters.

Long-distance trains arriv ed greatly behind schedule, and on the Underground the mechanism was frozen up, dis- locating the service.

The Hudson River is frozen solid from shore to shore.

Still worst conditions pre- vail in the Eastern States and on the Northern seaboard. Even Virginia is suffering se verely, with the temperature nune degrees below zero.

Trans-Atlantic shipping is impeded, the .s. Mauretania being several hours late ow- ing to a blinding snowstorm.

Reuter.

SUPREME COURT OFFICES

Opening Hours During Chinese New Year

ducts.

not boen As the quotas have fully restored, un Order has now) been made, under Section 12 of the Import Duties Act, imposing a duty

classes

of

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STRICT. FEDERAL CONTROL OF

U.S. COMMUNICATIONS

CONTRACTS SCANDAL

Establishment of Commission A VIRTUAL

By Congress Act Decided

Washington, To-day.

The early enactment of a law providing for the creation of a. Federal Communications Commis siun, with strict control of tele- phone communication, telegraphs, wireless and cables, has been de- eid be White House conference. -Reuter.

'JAPAN'S DESIRE

FOR PEACE”

"We Don't Want To Commit Suicide."

NEW AMBASSADOR TO US. INTERVIEWED

New York. To-day. The Japanese Government's pa-

PARALYSIS OF

AIR TRAFFIC?

ARMY ORDERED TO FLY THE MAIL.

MR. ROOSEVELT ACTS AFTER FRAUD DISCLOSURES

SPECIAL,TO CHINA MAIL.

(B) Telegraph, Copyright. Telepra. hi Messager Ordéwanag, 1793. Was ceived February 10, 8.58 mm.)

Washington, To-day. The United States Ad- ministration has cancell- ed all air mail contracts as a result of the Senate Departmental Investiga-

of 20 per cent. “ad valorem" over cific policy was stressed by Mr. tion Committee's dis and above the existing Customs Viscount Saito, the new Japanese closures of evidences of duties upon certain "manufactured | Ambassador to Washington, on his fraud in connection with next arrival here. yesterday, on the the awarding of con-

goods produced or

in France, with effect from Tucaday.

General Goering, the Prussian Premier, leaving President von Hindenburg's Palace in Berlin midst the enthusiastic cheers. of the crowd. (S. & G.)

HEAVY SLUMP ON

WALL STREET Industrial Stocks Down 2 to 3 Points

4

SILVER MARKET STEADY

New York, To-dav.

MORE RIOTS IN PARIS

POLICEMAN

SHOT DEAD BY

COMMUNISTS

CHURCH_SACKED BY "RED" RIOTERS.

300 ARRESTS AFTER POLICE CHARGE MOBS

Paris, To-day. Rioting was renewed in Paris, yesterday even-

GENERAL'S DEATH ing when Communist WHILE HUNTING and anti-Fascist demon- strators who massed in Sir Percy Radcliffe

the working class cen Dies On Birthday.

tres, converged on the

London, To-day.

General Sir Percy Radcliffe, Place de la République General Officer Commanding

which was occupied by Scottish Command collapsed and

fell from his horse while hunting 1,500 troops and police. yesterday near Salisbury, dying stock almost immediately.

A. sharp slump in industrials featured the New York

market yesterday, the

average

- Bri- He was 60 yesterday. tish Wireless Service.

The Police and mobile

Berengaria.

guards stationed there tracts. President Loose- "We are not going to fight Rus-|

dropping 2.36 to 100.09. Rails Lieut-General Sir Percy Pollex-repeatedly charged the Russia does not want to fight Velt has ordered the

and utilities, were down 90 and fon de Blaquiere Radcliffe was near as may be, whuivalent to us. We do not want to fight them. Army-tou

The Order has been framed with a view to effecting a re- duction in imports into the Un- ited Kingdom, from France, a

United the reduction in the Kingdom exports to France re- differential sulting from the quoia restrictions which ETO

till maintained.

sia.

in侮辱

War with Russia would mean war with all the other nations, including the United States, and we do not!

Classes of goods covered by the want to commit suicide." he de- Order are set out, and include ar-clared.--Reuter.

wherever necessary.

71 to 50:30 and 28.90, while the educated at Winchester, passing Communists who show-

red then 18 Woolwich Ha.received, bis commodity index weakened.

.18 to commission as 2nd Lieutenant E.A. ered the Police with mist to 54.58

Bonds rose

in 1898, served with G. Battery: siles. He has revoked the 90.88.

R.H.A., in the South African War,

Shots were fired and ONE Trading reached a high figure. 1899 to 1900 (mentioned in dis companies' contracts and

3,340,000 shares changing hands. patches) and in the Great War, 1914 policeman was killed and a few The latter were re- to 1918 (mentioned in dispatches wounded. forbidden them to bid

Silver offerings were more or

six times, D.S.O., CB., K.C.M.G.). again for five years. All less limited, values responding Was Director of Military Opera moved in military ambulances to 1922; but apparently they are seriously domestic air mail con- to moderate commission-house tions, War Ofice, 1978

sion, T.A., 1923 to 1926; GO.C., 4th bonis and shoes elzetra; feathers: APPOINTMENTS ANDstracts are to be cancelled, buying, encouraged by the steadi-G.O.C. 48th (South Midiana) Divi- hart.

-United Press, per S. C. news of London and Shanghai. Division 1926/1927: G.0.C., Scottish

Later. he market ased in sym-Command, since 1930. Gold Bar Co.

pathy with securities.

ticles of apparel of all kinds, com-| Plete or incomplete, and shaped

material for making into apparel;

artificial flowers, foliage and fruit: and articles incorporating them; tur, skins and goods manufactured

NOTIFICATIONS.

wholly or partly of fur and skin; Sir W. Shenton's Second and youds made wholly or partly of silk.-British Wireless Service.

SMALL HARBOUR TRAFFIC.

Regulations For Ferries And Launches.

Term On Council.

MERCANTILE MARINE FUND COMMITTEE APPOINTED

WARRANT FOR OLD OFFICIAL.

Washington, To-day. The United States Senate has

In their market report, Mess. E. A. Pierce and Con- pany, through their local corres::

Lands, pondents, Messrs. Asia Ltd., state:-

"The rally in the last hour, while?

was support

His Excellency the Guvernor has ordered the arrest of Mr. MacCrac-showing that there

was still not altogether conclusive. been pleased to accept the resigna- ken. who was Assistant Secretary The main interest is centred in the

VETERAN WRITER

PASSES

Mr. D. W. Freshfield.

London, To-day. The death occurred yesterday

Reuter.

So far, 300 arrests have been made.

Communists were later reported to be sucking the Church of St. Ambroise. Barricades held up the Police lorries. Communista also sacked the Great Hall of the gare de l'Est. Reuter.

DOUMERGUE ISSUES PROCLAMATION.

ton by Lt. John Norri:-Owen pf of Commerce in ex-President Hoo-forthcoming Bill to regulate ex-of Mr. Douglas William Fresh- his Commission in the Army Server's Administration, and who'changes. The President's message field, the well-known traveller vice Corps Cadre of the Hong Kong should have appeared to answer a on the subject is now being deliver and writer, at the age of 88,- Volunteer Defence Corps, with ef-

charge of contempt yesterday. He ed.

During his life, Mr. Freshfield

Paris, To-day. A new table of regulations for

feet from January 31, 1934.

"Wheat: The forecast of probable

The Premier, M. Gaston launches, ferry vessels and motor-

The appointment of the Hon. Sir has disappeared.

ratns in Kansas, together with the travelled beyond the beaten tracks {bouts, to replace Table E of the William Edward Leonard Shentan, The action is connected withiness of securities, induced fur-in Japan, the Himalayas, Uganda, Doumergue, last night issued

the Syria, Algeria, It is ther liquidation.

Caucasus, proclamation which reads as fol Merchant Shipping Ordinance which Kt, to be an Unofficial Member of air mail contracts scandal. has been rescinded by His Excellency the Executive Council for a further alleged that important papers

Southern selling was America, Corsica, the Apennines. lows: the Governor in Council, is publish

Mr. Macmore active, aa was constant realis-and most parts of the Alpine re- el in the Government Gazette,. to

Senate ing, but demand. proved ample.gion. He commenced writing his day.

period of five years, with

eflect were removed from

Cracken's file when the

from "April 3, 1933, is garetted.

"Cotton:

#

"Citizens. I have been called to

Mr. Li Taz-fong, J.P., has been investigation Committee wanted Easier securities: caused some sell-travel books in 1869, and since form, a Government of truce, ap- The table outlines the particulars appointed a Member of the Board to see them.

in the certificate of survey, and of Education for a period of two contains a scale of fees for licenses years, with effect from February 3,| (and a maximum scale of hire for 1984

launcher within local trade limits.

Professor George Thomas Byrne,

President Roosevell yes- terday cancelled all domestic air mail contracts. President Roosevelt's order ар

It also deals with duties of the mas-M.Sc., F.I.C., has been appointed an plies to all domestic air mail ser ter and the control of motor-bonts. additional member of the Council of vices but does not include the Pan-

the University of Hong Kong for a American Airways.

LOCAL DOLLAR UNCHANGED.

Silver Still Rising.

period of one year from February 1. It becomes effective on February

19, after which the Army air ser- 1984.

The following have been appoint-vice will carry the mail. ed by His Excellency the Governor as the other members of the Com-) mittee, the Chairman of which is the Harbour Mester, to administer

The Army has promised in engage any air mail pilots who are dropped by private com panies:

"

In its ing later, but the cotton market than has published eight volumes. Deasement and justice, That Gov- name I invite you to accomplish, showed its independent strength." From 1872 to 1880 he was editor ernment has been formed,

in turn, your duty by renouncing

interest of France and the Re-

Reuter,

4

EXCITEMENT OVER NEW BILL, Measure Regarded As Constructive.

Was

of. the Alpine Journal and joint-editor of the Royal Geogra

He held

phical Society's Hints to Travellers all agitation and by placing the in 1883, 1889 and 1803. several offices in the Royal Geogra-Public above everything."

The "proclamation has been, phical Society, and was for two year President of the Alpins posted on the walls in Paris-Reu

[Club,

ROOSEVELT MESSAGE SENT TO CONGRESS

ter,.

WEEKLY TREASURY

The offices of the Supreme Court will be open daily from 10a.m. to 1 p.m. during the Chinese New Year vacation, except on general, and public holidays, when the off- ces will be entirely closed, and on

New York, To-day.

ISSUE Saturday, when they will be open

Wall Street has been thrown from 10 am to noon, subject how.

into a flurry of excitement over

Lower Interest Rate. ever, to the provisions of the Su-

the Bill for Govečamental con- ̈ ̈ preme Court (Vacations) Ordin- The dollar was unchanged yester-the Mercantile Marine Assistance The aviation companys officials

trol of speculation,

SPECIAL TO CHINA KAIL ance, 1898, so far as it relates to day, opening at 1/5.

Fund of Hong Kong: The Hon. Mr. are stunned by the drastle naturs

London," To-day. Re-action to, the Bill in widely

(By Telepraph. Copyright. Telagra. the criminal fessions, The Chinese Silver prices rose a further 1/16 John Johnstone Paterson, Mr. Leo-of the order and declare that they New Year vacation will commence on Friday, spot closing at 19 13/16 nard Horses Vertue Booth, the Rev. are unable to operate solely on the divergent, but it is hailed by many wide. Hasenare Ordinamen: 1885. Re A total of £58,525,000 was ap

Conceived February 10, 888 a.m.);

plled for yesterday in benders for on February 14, and terminate on and forward at 19%.

George, Turner Waldegrave, M.A., revenus derived from passenger ser bankers and brokera

Washington. To-day: 615,000,000 Treasury bills. February 18, both days Inclusive.: The cross rate for both London and Mr. William Edward Kirby, vices, They have predicted, the vir structive measure.

The Bill's Jimitation of margin President Roosevelt, has sent a

The amount, alloted in bills at on New York and New York on Fanding Instructions from the tual paralysis of air passenger

three months was £815,000,000, CHIANG KAISHER AT NANKING London was £-G85.01%

Becretary of State for the Colonies, traffic pending the resumption of on transactions by requiring at message to Congress in connectionc His Excellency the Governor has] private, air mail services-Beuter, least 69 per cent cash to be do with stock market regulations.

posited against dealings has crest After the message has been read, The average rate per cent war The name of Mr. Laurence Andrew be pleased to recornise Mr. Hodg

s Regulation. Bill will be introduc-17/5.31d;, as compared with 17/11. |sary, has been added to the Register

Ernest Leong, of the China Dispengo Gullber Alves Guerra; as pro- Owing to the enidemic of small-ed the most excitement. Beuter.

Pox at Shanghal, His Excellency, the

edUnited Press par 8, 0, Gold 74d. Inst week-British Wireles

Service. Chem'sts and Druggists of the visionally in charge of the Consulate Governor In Council has declared it

Column.) Bar Co Colony of Hong Kong,

General for Portugal in Hong Kong, to be an infected port.

Nanchang, To-day. Marshal“ Chiong Kai-shekar rived here by air from Hangchow, yesterday afternoon Ranbar

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