1934-06-05 — Page 1

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 1/4 7-8.

The

FINAL EDER

China Mail

Est. 1845.

THE OLDEST - ESTABLISHED NEWSPAPER IN THE FAR EAST.

Est. 1845

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No. 28,743

HONG KONG,

TUESDAY,INE 5, 1934.

PRICE $3.00 Per Month.

WE PRESENT

Gorgeous Display

of Gowns.

AND OUR PRICES

ARE

RIGHT.

PAUL RENNET. et CIE

186-190 NATHAN ROAD

KOWLOON

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BRITAIN

DEFAULT ON WAR DEBT INSTALMENT WILL

FOUND NECESSARY

NOT TO

TO PAY

NEW U.S. LEGISLATION IS MAINLY RESPONSIBLE

DANGER OF FULL

PAYMENT

The British note on war debts was handed in at the American State Department yesterday. It declares that Great Britain finds it necessary not to pay anything on June 15.

While indicating willingness to make a further token pay. legislation in the United ment, Britain points to the recent States which has made this course impracticable, and declares

NO DEFINITE DATE FOR CONGRESS 'ADJOURNING

Continuation Of Programme For Major Measures

SPECIAL TO CHINA MAIL. (By Telegraph, Copyright, Telegra phir Menager Ordinance, 1884, Re- ceived June 5, 8.49 amn.)

Washington, To-day.

Following a White House cun- ference, the Democratic leader, Senator Robinzon, said that cen- *ress would continue its pro- gramme, for the passage of major including housing

measures, legislation, the Wagner Bill, and the Silver Bill, without a definite adjournment date-United Press, per S.C. Gold Bar Co.

CHARGE

TOMBO

IN THE DERBY

FRENCH OWNER'S CONFIDENCE.

"TIBERIUS SHOULD BE PLACED" SAYS LAWTON

A

London, To-day. Despite the fact that Lord Glanely's Colombo appears to be the outstanding chance for win in the Derby, td be run to- morrow at Epsom, several other horses are genuinely fancied to beat the favourite, notably the French horse, Admiral Drake,

that payment in full would disturb the sterling-dollar exchange U.S. DROUGHT AND Tiberius, Windsor Lad, and Vol-

which would be inconsistent with the United States monetary policy.

FULL PAYMENTS FURTHERMORE, THE RESU MPTION OF

DEMAND WOULD COMPEL BRITAIN TO INSTITUTE SIMILAR

THIS, THE NOTE DECLARES, AMONG HER EUROPEAN DEBTORS. WOULD CAUSE WORLD-WIDE REPERCUSSIONS AND POSTPONE, INDEFINITELY, THE CHANCES OF WORLD RECOVERY.

GRAVE RUBBER

WARNING

Sir Cecil Clementi Sees Agreement Menaced NATIVE GROWERS TEMPTED

London, To-day.

Washington, To-day.

The British note on war debts declares that the British Govern- ment is faced with two alterna- tives, namely to pay the full sum of U.S.$262,000,000 or to sus- pend all interest payments pend- ing a final revision, which is de- layed by events beyond the con trol of the two Governments.

The Government deeply regret the circumstances forcing them to take such a decision, but they feel unable to assume the responsibility for Sir Cecil Clementi, Governor adopting a course which will revise of the Straits Settlements and the whole system of inter-Govern- former Governor of Hong Kong, mental debt payments. who is on furlough in London.

RE-CREATION OF CONDITIONS in a speech at the annual meet-'

As already pointed out, reaump- ing of the Association of Bri- tish Malaya, anticipated that the tion of full payments will necessitate price of tin would be stabilised corresponding demand from Bri- ex-tain's own war debts, and will be the at about 1200 per ton, and

the output quota re-creation of conditions existing be- pected that would he steadily increased. fore the world crisis, and which, in a large measure, are therefor res Regarding rubber.

he feareal ponsible. that thu present agreement might become unilateral in the sense that it will be only plants- tions that will genuinely restrict | the output.

Hence, native rubber was the crux of the situation, Everybody concerned, he said should co-operate to ensure thaij there is no unauthorised plant- ing by natives, to whom price is a temptation.

bir

"If the native output can be successfully controlled. the scheme promises to be most suc- cessful," Sir Cecil said.-Reuter.

ADMIRAL TOGO'S FUNERAL.

Immense Throngs See Cortege Pass.

Tokyo, To-day.

Amid scenes of splendour, yet with simplicity, the State funeral of Japan's Naval hero, Admiral the Marquis Togo took place this morn- Ing.

Immense throngs jammed the streets through which the cortege pushed. British and Chinese par- ties were among the foreign navat contingents, while the mourners in- cluded Princes, Princosses, and highest military naval and civil officials of the Japanese Empire.-- Reuter.

HUNG CLOTHES ON LIVE WIRE

AND ELECTROCUTED

While hanging clothes on a live | wire in Aberdeen yesterday, Yip Blu-wan, an employee of the Aber- deen Reservoir, was killed by electric shock. His remains were taken to the Public Mortuary,

Such a procedure would throw a hombshell Inte the European arena having finan cial and economic repercus sions in all five Continents and would postpone, indefinitely, the chances of world recovery. (Continued on page 9.)

All-Round Default Anticipated.

ROOSEVELT EXPECTED TO CALL DISCUSSION

Washington, To-day. Officials are stated to be disap- pointed but not surprised at Bri- tain's debt note, and expect other nations to follow suit..

•

They foresee a showdown of the whole question with President Roosevelt breaking the deadlock by inviting Britain to enter into discussion for a settlement she considers possible to full-Reu- | ter.

SOVIET FORCE

ON BORDER ·

Manchukuo Town Threatened

MILITARY ACTION

Harbin, To-day. The relations between the Soviel and Manchukuo are likely to take a turn for the worse as the result of an al- leged demand, by Soviet. ar tillerymen, that the inhabi tants of the Manchukuo Lownship, Tungtaishen, near the eastern border, evacu- ate, under pain of being driven out by military fores

Reuter.

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HEAT DAMAGE

Estimated $200,000,000.

SPECIAL TO CHINA MAIL.

terra.

owner

The

of Admiral Drake says, "I appreciate the worth of the English horses, but I believe that mine has a fine chance."

Lawson, trainer of Tiberius, saya, (By Telegraph, Copyright, TelegraThe horse has been trained special- phic Messages Ordinance, 1894, Rey over the course, and is thorough- erived June 5, 8.19 a.m.)

Chicago, To-day. The drought and heat at damage is estimated U.S.$200,000,000, with the daily damage now estimata- ed at U.S.$2,000,000. United Press, per S. C. Gold Bar Co.

BILLION DOLLARS DAMAGE SPECIAL TO CHINA HAI)-- [By Tplegraph, Copyright, Telegra hic Afdanages Ordinanec, 1884, Re- ceived June 4, 249, p.pl)

Chicago, Later

Colorado.

ly fit. He is a fine stayer and good down hill. He likes hard going, and should be placed."

The Maharaja of Rajpipla, OWNCT of Windsor Lad, Is does and greatly confident, not fear Colombo, who he says, bas not done what his horse has.

(Continued on Page Li

DERBY SCRATCHING ·

London, To-day. The Ruthless Abbot, quoted at 80 Heavy rains Nebraska and Montana have to 1, was scratched from the Epsom somewhat relieved the American Derby, to be decided to-morrow, at drought situation. It is too late, 3.52 p.m. yesterday.--Reuter. however, to save the majority of the crops.

Meanwhile, the heat wave con- tinues in the mid-Western States. Unofficial figures place

WATERLOO BRIDGE

CONSTRUCTION

the damage in the United States. L. C. C. Expected To Pass so far at more than U.S.$1,000,-

Recommendation 000.000.- United Press, per}

S. C. Gold Bar Co.

MOUNTAIN OUT OF MOLE HILL.

Steel Strike Threat Over-rated.

SPECIAL TO CHINA MAIL.

(By Telegrapli, Copyright, Telegra-| [phic ~ Mensages Ordinance, 1894. Re-

ceived June 5, 8.49 am,)

New York, To-day. The American Steel In- Blitute, in a statement de- clares that the strike threats, which only a minor of the union members are voicing, is not imminent.

It said that the Amalga- mated Steel strike threat is **receiving attention in Washington entirely out of proportion to its import- ance." United Press, per S. C. Gold Bar Co.

WEATHER FORECAST

Cloudy, with probable rain, and moderate south or variabic winds, was the weather forecast issued by the Royal Observatory this morning.

ON

H. E. the Governor, Sir William Peel K.C.M.G., K.B.E, Inspecting the Guard of Honour drawn from the Lincolnshire Regiment at the annual parade and review of troops in honour of His Majesty the King's Birthday yesterday morning at Statue Square.

NO US. FAMINE LIKELY

Wheat And Cotton

Surplus Suffices.

DROUGHTS EFFECT WORLD

SPECIAL TO CHINA MAIL. (By-Telegraph, Copyright, Telegra phie Mensages Ordinance, Jasi. Re- ceived June 6, 8.04 a.m.)

Washington, To-day.

The United States Department of Agriculture report indicates that the world reduction of wheat and cotton harvests is the result of droughts. However, it is pointed out that the reserves accumulated during the year's of heavy crops forestalls the possibility of famine. The wheat situation in China Bel- is good, in France, India, glum, Holland, Greece, Spain

and Sweden. average or less, and

JUNE 15

BOB WYATT CAPTAIN

LARWOOD

NOT IN ENGLAND

TEST ELEVEN

Farnes Included In 14 Players

TWO FAST BOWLERS IN NICHOLS AND BOWES

London, To-day.

Bob Wyatt, who skippered Eng- land against the Australians in the Oval Test in the 1930 series, will lead the England eleven in the first Test match, which will commence at Trent Bridge on Friday and last until Tuesday.

The following fourteen players have been invited to attend the Nottingham ground on Friday:

KAYE DON UP FOR R. E. 3. WYATT (WARWICK)

MANSLAUGHTER

Inquest On His Mechanic

FAMOUS SPEED ACE IN COURT IN BATHCHAIR

Man-

London, To-day, Mr. Kaye Don the famous British motor and speed boat racer, has been committed for trin] on a charge of slaughter after an inquest at Douglas Isle of Man on his mechanic, Mr. Francis Tayler, who was fatally injured last week in an accident in a rac ing car which Kaye Don. was driving,

Kaye Don, who was injured in the accident, was brought to the court in a bathchair. Bail was granted.--Reuter.

The accident, in which the

car

in the United States, Canada, turned over, occurred at about mid- Russia, Germany, Czecho night following a party, at which

((CAPTAIN),

NAWAB OF PATAUDI (WORCES TER).

C. P. WALTERS (WORCESTER). K. FARNES (ESSEX), SUTCLIFFE (YORKSHIRE). HAMMOND (GLOUCESTER). HENDREN (MIDDLESEX). LEYLAND YORKSHIRE). AMES (KENT).

NICHOLS (ESSEX).

VERITY (YORKSHIRE),

MITCHELL (DERBYSHIRE). BOWES (YORKSHIRE). GEARY (LEICESTER).

Reuter. (Continued on Page 9)

RAW MATERIALS IN GERMANY.

Stocks Available For Four Months,

COTTON EMBARGO EXPIRES

Berlin, To-day. Although the embargo on im-

May 31, in consequence of the foreign currency allotment being only covernment control of

London, To-day. Slavakia, Rumania, Bulgaria Kaye Don and his mechanic attend-ports of raw cotton expired on

{ed.

In the face of the House of Hungary and Jugo-Slavia, bad. Commons action, the Highways Cotton in the United States in Comittee of the London County good in Egypt, India and Brazil, GIRL'S DEATH JUMP Council has recommended the average or less, and in Council proceed with the build bad.

Russia,

ing of the new Waterloo Bridge The New York Collon Exchange forthwith. the cost to come from places world the rates.

consumption for

INTO STREET

Shortly

the strict

imports, little difference in cot- ton imports is expected. as im- ports of raw materials are gov”... erned solely by the amount of foreign currencies available for payment.

April, at 2,160,000 bales the larg To Have Been Married The Council is expected to est for any April since 1929, and agree.-Reuter.

compared with 2,186,000 bales in

Stocks of cotton and many The scheme for the new March and 1,985,000 bales last

FATAL CHANGE OF PLANS other raw materials in Germany bridge, at an estimated cost of April.

FOR SWIMMING

are estimated to last for about The drop since March was large- £1,295,000, was rejected by the

four months. House of Commons on May 31,ly due to a reduction in the use of

world- A poignant tragedy occurred American cotton, which by 194 votes to 159.

spinners used 1,148,000 bales in yesterday afternoon, when a 19

PRISON BREAK IN MISSOURI.

One Convict Killed And Another Wounded.

New York, To-day. One convict was killed and one convict and one gyarð Injured during the escape of 12 prisoners from the Parch- mian Penitentiary, Missouri, after a desperate fight to seize the guards' rifles. — Reuter,

Young Italian Scientist Discovers

The Government expects, in the meantime, to reach an un-

April, as compared with 1,173,000 year old Chinese girl Miss Wong derstanding with other countries bales in March.-United Press, per Yung-chun, who was shortly to S. C. Gold Bar Co.

STOP

PRESS

MR. CHAN LIM-PAK ARRESTED

A sensation was caused In high Chinese business circles to-day by the arrest of one of the Colony's best-known Chinese,residents, Mr. Chan

New Chemical Element "No 93" Lim-pak, on a charge of appre-

Rome, To-day, the series existing on earth and was The discovery of a new chemical obtained by the bombardment of element, "No: 98," by a. young nucleus uranium, "No. 92" with neu- Italian scientist, Professor Enrico trons.

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Fermi, and four assistants, was das-] He claimed that the new discovery eribed by Seastor Mario Corbino, went to prove that the formations of when speaking yesterday at the new elements proceeded automatical. Royal Academy of Lincel, in the ly in the Universe, with the result presence of His Majesty the King that the world was actually in the process of rejuvenating itself-Reu- of Italy,

Hề mid that "No, 98” was ontelde.

priating monies of the Nan- yang Tobacco Company,'

It is understood that he wa arrested at the instance of Mr. Johnston Wong.

Mr. Chan Lam-pak is managing director of the Nan- yang Tobacco Company.

S

Reuter.

have been married, jumped from for the exchange of German in- the roof of her house at No. 93, dustrial products for foreign raw Hollywood Road, and was killed. materials. She was rushed to the Govern ment Civil Hospital, but died without regaining consciousnCES- No motive can be given for this further addition to the tally of re- cent sufefdes.

Miss Wong was of a happy dla position, and at 3 p.m. yesterday was to have gone swimming with her sisters, Threatening rain

NATIONAL BOARD OF LABOUR.

Strongly Opposed By Industry Leaders.

Washington, To-day.

With the addition of the Wagner

changed her plans, and she went Bill to the United States legisla to the Central Theatre for tickets tive programme, a biier fight in the Senate and the 'prolongation of for the "Bong Parade,"

People who saw her returning Congress for at least a fortnight is from the Theatre: say that she assured. looked cheerful.

The Bill's proposal to create Mies Wong was the daughter of National Labour Board to enforce well-to-do parents and was training fair labour practices, especially. for the position of a hospital nurse collective bargaining, is strongly and would have graduated in the near opposed by leaders of industry." future.

NO AMERICAN BASEBALL

New York, To-day.. No major league American base ball games were decided yesterday, -Reuter.

Meanwhile, the Administration is approaching the steel Industry In the hope of averting the thres- tened strike.--Router.

Rainfall in the Colony during the 24 hours ending at 10 am, to-day w 0.0f inch. The total rainfall... aince. January › 1, is now 17.04 inches, an lagainst an average" of 25.01 inches.