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REVIVAL OF PHILIPPINES INDEPENDENCE

BRITISH

REGULATION

OF IMPORTS

Dangerous Competition From Tropical Countries

600,000 PAIRS OF RUBBER SHOES FROM HONG KONG

Bill Talked Out

ROOSEVELT MAKES AMENDMENT

MILITARY AND NAVAL

BASES MAY GO

"NO TERRITORY COVETED”

WASHINGTON, TO-DAY.

London, To-day. The House of Commons yester- day debated on a private member's Bill for the regulation of imports, which is intended to empower the Government to exclude goods pro-

The Hawes-Cutting Bill, passed in Congress a year ago, auto- duced by sweated or forced labour.matically lapsed early this year, by the failure of the Philippine

Dr. Hubert Williams, the Lu- Government to accept it. bour member for Llanelly, called | It provides for independence within 12 to 14 years, with the attention to the dangerous com- United States retaining the option of keeping certain military petition in manufactured goods and naval bases on the Islands after independence. from tropical countries, particu-i larly imports of rubber footwear] from Malaya and Hong Kong which had largely increased.

PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT HAS SENT A SPECIAL MES- SAGE TO CONGRESS, RECOMMENDING THE REVIVAL OF THE HAWES-CUTTING PHILIPPINES INDEPENDENCE BILL WITH AN AMENDMENT RELINQUISHING THE UNITED STATES MILITARY AND NAVAL BASES ON THE ISLANDS AFTER THE GRANTING OF INDEPENDENCE.

He added that India was now one of

Britain's most important suppliers of pig iron, and heard

protection against this sort competition.

of

The Conservative member for S. E. Essex, Mr. H. V. A. M. Ralkes, quoted a recent British order for 100,000 pairs of shoes from the Hein shoe factory in-India,

He declared 'That 600,000 pairs of rubber shoes were now in shipment from Hong Копд.

Several other Conservative mem-- hers and opposition members sup- ported the Bill.

The Parliamentary Secretary for Oversons Trade. Lt. Col. D. Colville, expressed the guvern meni'issympathy and emphasised the administrative difficulties, as a

F

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Concerning naval bases President Roosevelt recommended the ultimate settlement of the matter in terms satisfactory to the United States and Philippines Governments.

He said that he did not believe that the other provisions of the original law needed to be changed at present. He was confident that the imperfections and inequalities, where they exist, can be corrected, and after a proper hearing and in fairness to both peoples would be

concluded satisfactorily.

RECOMMENDATIONS GIVE SATISFACTION

New York, To-day.

Senor Manuel Quezon, head of the Philippine Independence Com- mission, has expressed complete Antisfaction with President Roose- velt's recommendations to Con- gress concerning the Hower Cut- Ling Bill-Reuter.

wholesale diminution of the most STOCKS SOAR ON

favoured natiun agreement would greatly disturb trade and lend to increased unemployment.

The Bill was talked out-Reuter.

U.S. STABILISATION OPERATIONS.

Revaluation Profit For Inauguration.

SPECIAL TO CHINA MAIL.

WALL STREET

Surprising Strength

Revealed.

SILVER RATES EASIER

New York; To-day. The New York stock market showed unexpected strength yes-

CONFESSION REPUDIATER

SURGERY MURDER : TRIJE

Made Under Police Assuranti For Son's Release

Chicago, To-de

Dr. Alice Wynekoop haa pudiated her "confession" „of " murder of her daughter-in Rheta, declaring that she mak because of the police KURT, that this would effect the relat of her non Barle

The repudiation; provided. other court sensation in what? popularly known as the surg murder trial which is now 50 closing" stages.---Reuter,

FASCIST

ASSAULT CASE

ADJOURNED Castor Oil Not Used Punitively.

"BLACK SHIRTS" NOTHING TO DO WITH JT

OUTFITTERS

· CHATER, ROAD.

HONG KONG.

BILL RECOMMENDED

Sir Samuel Högre, Secretary of State for India and Président of the Lawn Tennis Association, presided at the draw for the Davis Cup, in the Council Chamber of the India Office. . It was twenty-one year ago that the draw was last made in London. -(S. & G.)

EUROPEAN GOLD DRAIN

Dollar Revaluation Result.

%

London. To day. Emphatic denials that the Bri-

FRANCE GREATEST LOSER tish Fascists used castor oil peni

SPECIAL TO CHINA MAIL. tively, were made by witnesses for the defence in the Fascial as

“Visy "Telegraph, Copyright, Telopṛa sault case which opened al Westceived March 3, 8.42 0..)

ühte "Memages Ordinance, 1894. Re minster Police Court, lasi, Sater- day.

The counsel for the darezde

DISARMAMENT SETBACK

French Criticism Of British Plan?

NO TRIAL PERIOD.

Paris, To-day.

STAVISKY SCANDAL

BEAUTIFUL

WIDOWAN NOW

IN CUSTODY

Missing Counterfoils Recovered.

MYSTERIOUS VISITOR TO

POLICE INSPECTOR

Mme.

Paris, To-day.

Arlette Sta-

visky, the beautiful wi- dow of Serge Alexander Stavisky, the man be hind the Bayonne bond scandal, which caused the overthrow of two Gov-

ernments, has been ar- rested following

tre.

France criticises the British Diarmendous activity on the mament plan owing to the absence part of the police," who of a trial period in the plan

finally recovered the would lead to the

of ques given by y her

Germany 4k

The counterfoils, which gave

"May I emphasise," the Presi-

London, To-day. dent stated, that while we de sire to grant complete Indepen-clared that Symes and Sharman, of the dollar, on January: 31, Has President Roosevelt i revaluation dence at the earliest proper motwo of the defendants, did not ment, to effect this without al touch Richardson, the plaintiff, so far cost the Central Banks of

In the first year, Germany lowing sufficient time for the newhile Mills, the third defendant, the three chief gold standard coun-would he superior, to Frencz in husband. cessary political and econornic ad-hit him in self-defence.

tries. a loss of over US. $325,- artillery and tanks. Moreover, (justments would be a definite in- Coufici! spiritedly asserted 000,000 of their gold reserves. there would be no guarantee pro-

justice to the people of the Is that the three men were charged Of this total, France lost $188,- vided by the sanctions, since the the names of many who had re lands, and little short of a denial with assault.

consultation provided would prove ceived bearer cheques from Sta- The question of 000,000, the Netherlands $85,- of independence itself."

whether they wore black shirta

insufficient.

visky, were delivered at the home had no more to do with the case |000,000, and Switzerland. $52.- than whether Bishops wear unt-000,000.

The above is the gist of the re- of M. Bony, an inspector of the ply to a questionnaire, made by Surete-Generale, who was re form.

The gold drain at present has the French Foreign Minister, Mcently suspended on undisclosed practically ceased, due to the de- Barthou, in the Chamber of De-charges of corruption in connce.

before the putics, preciation of the dollar to a point Affairs Committee.

Foreign tion with the Staviaky caac, Reuter,

"To change at this time, the}} economic provisions of the previ ous law would reflect discredit on ourselves," the message con-

tinued,

President Rooseveit add- ed, "our nation covels no territory and desires to hold no people over whom it gain- ed Sovereignty through war against their will,”

The ense was adjourned. Reuter.

FASTEST AIR-LINER PASSES TRIALS.

The Bill will be immediately Biplane With A Top

Speed Of 170 M.P.H.

introduced to the House of Re- presentatives Committee and the hearinga will start on Monday. - Reuter.

By Telegraph, Copyright Telegra terday, following the dull tone of A PERMANENT U.S.

phic Messages Ordinanon, 1884. Re- the two previous days.

ceived March 3, 9.27 am.)

Washington, To-day.

The revaluation profit taken from the Treasury's general fund, is presumably a

preli minary to the inauguration of the stabilisation operations- United Press, per S.C. Gold Bar Co.

FAVOURABLE REPORT ON BANKHEAD BILL

SPECIAL TO CHINA MAIL..

[By Telegraph. Copyright. Telegra

Industrials and rails advanced |2.61 and 1.62 to 49.19, while utilities

and bonds were up 76 and .08 to] 27.08 and 91.55 respectively. The commodity index rose .91 to 54.35.

Business was average, 1,480,000: shares being traded,

TARIFF POLICY.

Long-Awaited Bill Introduced.

Washington, To-day.

FOUR 200. H.P. ENGINES.

London, To-day,

The world's fastest four. engined air-liner has just passed its official Air Ministry - flying trials.

where it is unprofitable to buy from Central Banks to ship to America. United Press per S. C. Gold Bar Co.

EXPANSION OF U.S. FOREIGN TRADE

Roosevelt Seeks Tariff Powers.

AID TO DOMESTIC RECOVERY.

SPECIAL TO CHINA MAJL

The machine, which is a biplane and which has a top speed of over 170 m.p.h., has been built by the (By Telegraph, Copyright. Teteors De Havilland. Company for the phir Messages Ordinance, 1814. Ea Imperial Airways and Qantas Emceived March 1, 2,27 a.m.) pire-Airways, and will be offered ja

Washington, To-day.

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AMERICA IN ACCORD

WITH BRITAIN.

Sympathy Shown to Suggestions.

US. DELEGATE IN EUROPE

Washington, Today. /

The United States Government are in complete accord with the British view on Disarmament, ac cording to records of the conversa- tion between Mr. Phillipa, Under- Secretary of state, and the British Ambassador.

Mr. Phillips informed; Sir Bon- ald Lindsay that the United States sympathiser with the British ang

A Bill embodying negotiating in their tenders for the extension President Roosevelt, Inames authority for which President of the Empire Airmail from Singange.to Congress, is asking for gestions and hopes that the suc

1.

M. Bony, nevertheless, in as endeavour to reinstate continued his Investigation

himself.

Under a Beat' of secrecy of his identity, a mysterious man hand- ed: the counterfoils to M. Bony, after the inspector, had appear- ed before the Disciplinary Cour- cil. Reuter,

H. M. S. ROBIN TO BE LAUNCHED

Next Wednesday's Ceremony.

BROUGHT OUT IN PARTS ON THE HECTOR

The HLM.8, Robin, a river guns

The silver market was barely Roosevelt asked Congress, has pore to Port Darwin and thence to broad powers, to adjust, tariffs' in cessful resumption of general Die boat, will be launched and christen-

[ceremony,,

steady and rates were easier. The been introduced into the House undra..

a terminal airport at Cootam-connection with the new effort to armament discussions may be af

ed at the Taikoo Dockyard next expand United States foreign trade fected thereby.

Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Elliot, trade is apparently awaiting deve of Representatives, and pro-

commercial Mr. Phillips said that President Its 200 h.p, engines are arranged through reciprocal lopments, in Washington.

vides, according to democratic two on each side of the body, in agreements.

Roosevelt emphasised that the wife of Commodore Frank Elliot, In their market report, Messra, ent tariff policy for the Ualted passengerave ne dogad

lenders, a complete and perman- which is accommodation for ten He has asked special authority United States has an "interest" in OBE, perform the christening

to enter into executive commercial the success of the world Disarma phin Manages Ordinance, 1884. RE. A. Pierce and Company, through States.

The enclosed control cabin, in agreements with foreign nations ment plans and would accord ceived March 1, 8.27 am.)

their local correspondents, Mesará. It repeals the flexible provision the extreme nose of the aircraft, is within carefully guarded limits to every possible assistance to other Washington, To-day. Asin Lands, Ltd., state;---

of the 1830 Tariff Act, stipulat-equipped with powerful wireless modify the existing duties and to nations striving for The House of Representatives

"The strength of the market deed shall be terminable within it is capable of flying on any as to beneft American agriculture

ing that any agreement negotiat-sending and receiving installation: import restrictions in such a way (Continued on Page Agriculture Committer has reported favourably on the Bankhead Cotton veloped without the aid of any de three years, but may be extended two of its tour engines, and with and industry. Bilant on the Bankhead Cotton Baits outside new According to indeter Reuter.

full engine within a minutes of Fall domestic recovery, he. leaving the ground, British Wiremaid depends partially upon ra- less Service.

dovived and - strengthened inter-

national trade. -

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CODE FOR COPPER

INDUSTRY.

Questionnaire Sent To American Interests.

has sent

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people on the floor who follow the market pretty closely, there' has been good buying during recent days and they claim that the undertone Is, much stronger than is supposed.

“Wheat. The market responded to renewal of inflation talk, while the rumour that the Argentine Government will" advance wheat

rione on Monday also helped, är

The trend of the mar sak upward on account of per

buying and

Most Encouraging Proposals.

A DEPRESSION, LIGHT,

He contended that, American ex- ports cannot be permanently, in- creased with

ading ingresso in. Imports --United Press

POWERS GRANTED IN TARIFF BILL:

No Changes In Free List. per 8. C. Gold

[formula.

TREASURY BILLS ALLOTMENT.

Application for £64,615,000.

WEATHER PORECAST

total ambi

day, was

ondon," "To%

HM.S. Robin, according to in formation from the Talkoo Dock- yard Company, was brought out from England in sections on the na Hector, and has been erected by the Local Companylgly

CHINESE ORDER FOR BRITISH VESSELS,

Being Construct