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Carnation

Carnation

"From Contented Cows"

THERE'S CREAM

IN

EVERY DROP.

Sole Agents: CONNELL BROS. CO., LTD. HONG KONG & S. CHINA.

The dollar, on demand, closed

to-day at 1/5.3-4.

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FINAL EDITION.

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Ext. 1545.

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The Emperor of Annam, who was recently married to Miss Nguyen Hu Hao, daugh- ter of a great Indo-Chinese mandarin, amid picturesque rites.-15. & G.).

SUMMER'S

EARLY ARRIVAL

IN ENGLAND

Warmest April Day For 40 Years.

CROWDS FLOCK TO COAST AND COUNTRYSIDE

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London, To-day. The warmest April day for 40 years was experienced over large part of England yesterday. bringing orth thousands of week-end holiday-makers who thronged the sea-side resorts and countryside.

The shade temperature inf London touched 75 degrees Fah-

No. 28,700

HONG KONG MONDAY, APRIL 16, 1934.

PRESENTS

Est. 1845.

PRICE $3.00 Per Month:

OUTFITTERS

CHATER ROAD.

HONG KONG.

SIX-POINT PROGRAMME TO CONGRESS

SENATE LEADERS

CONSULTED

MONETARY LEGISLATION

INCLUDED

INTERPRETED AS INDICATION OF MODERATE SILVER LEGISLATION

SPECIAL TO CHINA MAIL.

(By Telegraph, Copyright, Trirar apkie Mensager Ordinance. 1894. Received April 16, 8.19 a.m.)

WASHINGTON, TO-DAY.

THE CHAIRMAN OF THE SENATE FOREIGN RELATIONS COMMITTEE, SENATOR KEY PITTMAN, AFTER THE SENATE LEADERS' CONFERENCE WITH PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT, ON SATURDAY; SAID THAT THEY DISCUSSED ALL THE PENDING LEGISLATION. HE DECLINED TO COMMENT FURTHER.

Observers believe that the President, apparently, is still un- sympathetic towards silver legislation, but may yield to Congres- sional pressure, particularly if such a move is necessary to in sure the success of his tariff plans.

The item of monetary legislation in the White House It is learned statement continues to puzzle observers. that the Treasury Secretary, Mr. Henry Morgenthau, at- tended the conference, causing reports that silver was specifically discussed.

Mr. Morgenthau and the Senators declined to comment on the meeting. Answering a question as to whether President Roose- velt had rejected the silver proposals, Senator Smith said: "Let him talk. There are a damn lot of blockheads among the gold die- hands.United Press Per S. C. Gold Bar Co.

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FINANCIAL BILLS TO BE COMPLETED.

Reciprocal Tariffs On

Programme.

SPECIAL TO CHINA MAIL. y Telegraph, Cowaright. Telepre ganes Ordinance, 1892,

Lerived April 15, 12.45 p.m.)

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Washington, Yesterday. After a 24-hours' conference renheit, four degrees higher than on Saturday, with the Senate lea- the average maximum tempera-ders President Roosevelt has call- ture of July and August, which ed Congress to enact a minimum are normally the hottest months six-point legislative programme.

of the year.

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The summer-like condi- tiona resulted in vast exodus from London. From the early hours of the day huge crowds streamed out of the city by road and rail- way. The roads leading to the coast were thronged with motor-cars through- out the day, while streams of traffic made an early inva- sion of the countryside

The upper reaches of the Thames swarmed with pleasure craft, summer frocks and flan nels adding galety to the scene. -Reuter.

The White House has announc- ed that it is expected that Con- xress will dispose of:-

Firstly, monetary legislation.. Secondy, reciprocal tariffs. Thirdly, the Revenue Bill. Fourthly, Federal deposit insurance.

Fifthly.. the Municipal Bankruptcy Bill.

Sixthly, stock exchange con- trol.

The statement did not explain the reference to monetary legis lation.

However, inquiry elicited the explanation that the phrase did not refer to any specific legisla tion, but that it was recognition of the likelihood of the enact ment of some Bill, possibly the

Congress Monetary Conference.

CALLED BY SENATOR THOMAS

Washington, To-day.

A summons to all members of Congress to attend a monetary conference on April 23, has been issued by Senator Thomas, of Oklahoma, one of the leaders of the silver bloc, lo consider every possible line of action towards settling America's monetary problems.

Silver remonetisation will be discussed first-Reuter.

ROOSEVELT URGES

TWO BILLS.

Tariffs And Control Of

Stock Market.

SPECIAL TO CHINA MAIL. By Telepraph, Copyright. Telegra ceived April 18, 8.14.)

hir Afessager Ordinance, 1894. Re

Washington, To-day. President Roosevelt has urg- ed the necessity of the passage of the Tariff Bills and stock market legislation.

The signing of the Three Power Fact. Signor Mussolini, on March 18, signed in Rome, the Signor Mussolini is seen Three Power Agreement entered into by Italy, Austria and Hungary. signing the Agreement while Dr. Dollfuss, the Austrian Chancellor, and General Goemboes, the Hungarian Premier, stand by waiting to sign.—(S. & G.).

LAST TWO DAYS

BOND DEALINGS NEW DUTCH MOVE IN RUBBER COLD SPELL WILL

ON WALL ST. Tremendous Interest Last Week.

STOCKS IGNORED OWING TO UNCERTAINTY ON BILL

SPECIAL TO CHINA MAR-- (Bu Telegraph, Compraht Telegra hic Messages Ordinkner, 160L, BA |ceived April 18, 8.41 am):

New York, To-day. Wall Street is tremen- dously interested in bonds, ignoring stocks until the Re gulation Bill is clarified.

Last week $91,871,000 of par value bonds were dealt with on! the Stock Exchange, bringing the year's cumulative total to $1,284.- 271,000, as compared with last year's corresponding total of $781,200,000.

This is due to the lack of new issues, plus the increase in in- vestment money in the available! banks, and the desire for liquid-' ity,

RESTRICTION REPORTED

Documents Stated To Have Been Forwarded To Britain

The Hague, To-day. The Dutch newspaper, "Maas- bode," learns from a most reliable source that the British Govern- ment yesterday received from the Dutch government, documenta in regard to proposals for rubber re- striction.

•an official, simfer

A denialit ment of any kind was made or au thorised by the Dutch Colonial Of. fice, was understood to have been. authorised by the Dutch Govern- ment on Friday-Reuter.

FINANCING N.R.A.

CODES

Firms' Contributions Towards Expenses.

DEFAULTERS TO BE DEPRIVED OF "BLUE EAGLE”

New York, To-day.

Lowest Temperature

Since 1925.

55.1 DEGREES AT 3 O'CLOCK THIS MORNING

"The present low tempera. Jikely to affect tures are Hong Kong for another two days," Mr. B. D. Evans, act- ing Director of the Royal Ob- servatory, told the China Mail this morning.

"The cold snap is entirely due to an anti-cyclone settled over the Yantaze Valley, and until it shifts there are no prospects of any warm weather," said Mr. Evans.

A NO JAPAN

CONQUEST IN

THE PACIFIC”

Too Much Occupied In Manchuria.

CONSUL-GENERAL'S OUTBURST

IN NEW ZEALAND

Wellington, To-day. "Japan has not the slightest intention of making a politi- cal invasion or conquest in the Pacific. The idea has not entered the heads of the country's leaders," declared the Japanese Consul General for Australia and New Zea- land yesterday.

He continued by saying that Japan had not turned covetous eyes on Australia

and New Zealand with the hope of obtaining fresh lands for colonisation.

He stated that she was now too much occupied in. Man- churis, without looking south.

Russia was the danger, he continued, though · Japan had not intended conquering Rudsia China was “arting Jefensive measures.

Reuter.

SAMI PASHA DIES IN BERLIN.

Colourful Career Ended.

The mean temperatures on Pri day, Saturday and Sunday were 68.4, 62.3 and 68.7, as compared SUPPRESSED TWO KURDISH with normal temperatures of £9.8, 70.1 and 70.3.

The lowest temperature during

RISINGS.

Berlin, 'To-day.

the present cold spell was 55.1 de- The Turkish Ambassador to A further step in the "regi-grees, at 3 o'clock this morning, Berlin, Kemal Eddin Sami Pasha, United Press, per mentation of industry taken by which is the lowest April reading died suddenly yesterday at the President Roosevelt by the jesu since 1925. The lowest April tem-nge of 49 after an abdominal ing of an executive order where- perature ever recorded in Hong operation at a Berlin hospital. by only firms contributing to the Kong was 51.8 degrees on April 4, expenses of the Code Adminis tration will be allowed to display the "Blue Eagle.

All these factors are booming bond prices. S. C. Gold Bar Co. STOCK MARKET BILL REVISION.

Almost Completed By House Sub-Committee.

The non-payment of contributions

¡1905,

The temperature at noon to-day was 60.2 degrees.

will mean that the firms concerned

WEATHER REPORT will be deprived of the "Blue Eagle" Code pri. emblem and all other

Cloudy weather, with moderate vileges, and will be exposed to pro north-east winds, was the weather Telegraph. Copyright, Telegre ceedings for the collection of money forecast issued by the Royal Ob

due.

SPECIAL TO CHINA MANI..

phic Messages Ordinance, 1894. Ba ceived April 16, 8.14 aim.)

Washington, To-day.

At the same time, in order to pro-

The House of Representatives' in-tect employers from racketeering by ter-State sub-Committee has virrganisera of industrial groups, all Codes and budgets of these Codes.

He disapproved the coconut oil Stock Market Bill, and have ap

zervatory this morning.

tually completed the revision of the rates assessment in the various MR. W. B. WALKER'S

DEATH RIOTS AVOIDED IN Dies Silver Bill, somehow affecte tax which is included in the new proved the controversial section re must be approved by General Hugh

FRANCE.

Government Quells Civil Servants.

MANY TELEGRAPH OFFICIAL: DISMISSED.

Paris, To-day

The demonstrations stag- ed throughout France yea terday by civil servanta as a protest against the culs In pay, passed off without inci......“.

dent.

ing the currency situation.

Some interpret the state- ment as evidence that the Administration plans to en act a moderate silver Bill of some kind in an effort to quell the 'developing silver rebellion, - United Press, per S. C. Gold Bar Co.

EUROPEAN FAİLS.

TO STOP. ཏ,1164 14, Cook Knocked Down On

Castle Peak Rd.

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Tax Bill passed by the Senate on garding segregating dealers and Johnson, the National Recovery Ad- Friday, on the grounds that It brokers, and also the provision con- ministrator, before collection, Re-President Of Standard might seriously hurt the economic coming over-counter conditions of the Philippinen-United Pross, per S.C. Gold Bar Co. United Press, per 5. C. Gold Bar

Co.

BANKHEAD BILL IN FINAL STAGES.

Approved By Senate.

SPECIAL TO CHINA MAIL

Thy Telegrank, Copyright, Telegre in Mengen. Ordinance, 1892. celped April 16, 12.19 ́p.m.)

dealingster.

POLISH OFFICIALS IN CAR CRASH.

Chief Press Officer And Wife Killed,

Warsaw, To-day. ·

GENERAL HUANG FU IN SHANGHAL

Political Activity Expected.

Oil Company. FORMER COLONY RESIDENT

The death occurred at the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minneso ta, on April 13, of Mr. W. B. Walker, President of the newly- Oil formed Standard-Vacuum

i' Company.

Shanghal, To-day. Shanghai is expected to, became a

Mr. Walker, who want with the Herr Ruecker, the chief Press, hive of political activity with the Officer at the Polish Foreign arrival this morning from Nan Standard Oll Company of New York, Office, and his wife were hang of General Huang Fu, in Hong Kong, from 1805 to 1928, stantly killed, aud Herr Wrzos, Chairman of the Feking Military was appointed General Manager of

Sami Pasha served on the Turkish General Staff during the War. When the Allies oc- cupled Constantinople, he hid and for Bereral months escaped to Aslaminor aboard an Italian veel dinguised as a trimmer..

Embassy in 1924 and again in He was recalled from the Berlin

1980; to suppress Kurdish risings..

He was married to an Egyptian. - Princess Emingeh--Reuter,

GERMAN THREAT OF DEFAULT. Complete Suspension Of Debt Service.

DROP IN CURRENCY RESERVES.

Berlin, to-day. Practically the complete suspension of the debt ser vice of the Dawes and Young loans in foreshadow- ed by the German news- paper, Frankfurter Zeltung, The journal states that in view

The Prefects, under instruc-:

Washington, To-day. a prominent political journalist, Council, on the China Merchants the South China Department in 1910 of the daily growing drop in the tions from M. Albert Sarraut,

on being appointed a director of reserves, Germany, at the forth- The United States Senate by 89 Was severely injured; in a motor vessel, Kianghain, which he board-le returned to New York in 1928 Reichsbank's foreign currency. Minister of Interior, refused to:

Chung Yuk-kara, a cook,' was rei

coming debt conference in Ber receive delegations wishing to

Herr Ruecker was well known General Huang Fu, who is stay 8.0.0.0.N.Y. present resolutions passed by moved to the Kowloon Hospital, Votes to 23, has accepted the Bank-mash near Radom, yesterday, ed at Kinking,

suffering from injuries to his right bead Bill for compulsory control at Geneva, and acted as Polishing at his own home in the French Later, he became a Vice-President, In, on April, 27, will be forced demonstrators.

Press Officer at the League of Concession, is expected to leave for and when the 8.0.0,0.N.Y, and Va to tell creditors that further As a sequel to incidents at the shoulder after being knocked down of cotton. Central and other telegraph by a motor car said to have been The report now goes to the Nations and the Disarmament Bangehow next week to pay his ren-cuum Oil Corporations merged in transfer restriction are inevit pect to the ancestral tombe 1t 1a 1982, he became Vice-President of able, and that privileged loans offices in Paris, a score of officials, driven by an. European who did House of Representatives for dual Conferene,

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Renter Including the controller, have not stop, on the Castle Peak Bond action, United Preci, per B. C. Hille was formerly Count-not yet known whether and when be the Socony Vacuum Corporation./zcan hardly be exempt any longer.

1984” Lublenska ---Beuter, * will return to the North-Beuter. „Gold Bar Co. been dismissed. --- Reuter, | va Baturday at 5,45 pm.c