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SIX AUSTRALIANS STRICKEN.

THREE SUBSTITUTES AT LEAST

WILL FIELD

London, To-day.

A mysterious epidemic

hasi

stricken half the Australian cric-

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keters who are

now engaged in

the Third. Test at Old Trafford.

Following the retirement from the field yesterday of Don Brad- man and A. Chipperfield, W. M. Woodfull. the skipper of the side.| W. H. Ponsford, W. A. Brown.. and Alan Kippax were all report- ed to be unwell last night.

They are all suffering from sore throats and mysterious sickness.

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It is now almost certain that] the Australians will have to field at least three substitutes to-day. Bradman and Chipperfield are no better, and, if they recover in time to play, they will probably

HONG KONG, SATURDAY, JULY 7, 1934. PRICE $3.00 Per Month.

SUSPICION PREVENTS GENERAL STRIKE IN 'FRISCO

The recent appointment of Pro fensor Leon Kozlowski as Premier of Poland climaxed a life of devotion to his country. The pro- fessor has held many Important pasts in the Polish government, His most recent asnigament was Vice Minister of Finance,

LATHAM'S REPORT

FOUR FINALS

FOR TO-DAY AT

WIMBLEDON

Two Titles Being Defended.

FRANCO-AMERICAN DUEL IN. MEN'S DOUBLE

London, To-day. Jean Borotra and Jarques Brugnon, the French holders. of the Wimbledon Men's Doubles Championship, will be given a stirring battle to-day when they defend their title against George att. probably the finest doubles player in the world, and Lester Stoeffen, America's No. 2 rank- ing player.

Yesterday both pairs won in four

įsets,

(Continued on Page 4) Yesterday's results, as cabled. by Reuter, were:

Scores, as cabled by Reuter, were:

Carrying President Roosevelt on his tour of Puerto Ries, the Virgin Islands, the Panama Canal and Hawail, the heavy cruiser Houston, seen above, is due to-day at St. Thomas, in the Virgin Island. Jaly 11 and 12 will be spent in the Panama Canal Zone, and the Houston is ex- preted at Honolulu about July 24.

MEN'S DOUBLES SEMI-FINALS SILVER EXPORT

1. Barotra and J, Brugnon (France) beat I. G. Collins and F. H. D. Wilde (Britain) 7-5, 3-6, 6-2, 04.

G. M. Lott and L. Stoelen (US)) beat H. O. Hopman and D. Prenn 6-4,

be kept back as late as possible REPRESENTATIVE 4, 6-3, 8-4.

in the batting order. Reuter.

ENCOURAGING, NEWS

London, Later.

It is understood that Woodfull. Ponsford and Brown are suffering from the complaint in a very mix- or form, and it is hoped, that they will be quite it to play toy Reuter.

AT HONG KONG?

MIXED DOUBLES QUARTER FINALS

R. Miki and Misa D. E. Roand beat {T. Aoki and Miss Harwick 6-2, 6-2.

LICENSES

Not Required For Foreign Coins.

SPECIAL TO CHINA NANG (By_Telegraph, Copyright, Telapra- phie Mesanges Ordinance, 180, Br

NO NEW POLICY IN MIXED DOUBLES SEMI-FINALS ceived July 7, 8.57 am)

JAPAN.

II. W. Ami and Mrs. Shepherd Barron (Britala) beat 3. 8. Ollé and Miss Ingram (briixbx). 6»l, 6-1.

Washington, To-day,

The United States Tren

15: G.. N. Leg and Miss James (Bricenses are obtainable

R. Miki and M D. E. Round beat announced that allver Retain) 6-3, 6-2

SPECIAL TO CHINA MAIL (ky Telegraphy Oyright, Tetsora phie Massager Ordinance, 1894. England yesterday scored 355ceived July 7, 8.67 ) for 5 wickets in a shade, temper- ature of 85 degrees fahrenheit in the third of the series of five Test matches. Austalia won the first Test by 138 runs) and England the second by ant innings and 38 runs.

Detailed scores are on Page 43

YORKSHIRE ARE DISPLACED IN

CRICKET RACE

Light Blue Captain's Unavailing Effort.

INDIAN GIVES OXFORD WIN

London, To-day.

In spite of brilliant bowling by Jack Lee, who secured 7 for 45, Essex beat Somerset at Colchester to displace Yorkshire in the coun- ty cricket championship table

Freddie Brown, member of Jar- dine's touring eleven, rattled up 119 for Surrey on the picturmaque Edgbaston groand, but Warwick- shire, with 7 wickets in hand, were only 118 runs behind when the

game was abandoned as a

draw.

(Continued on Page 41. Results E8 cabled. by Reuter

were:

COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP At Colchester, Essex beat Samer set by 87 runs.

Canberra, F.C.T., To-day.

In the Australian House of Representatives. yesterday,

the Acting-Premier, the Rt. Hon. Mr. J. G. Latham tabled the report of his recent good- will mission to the Far East recommending the appoint- ment of trade representatives at Batavia, Shanghai, Tokyo and possibly Hong Kong.

The report, however, does not favour the establishment of diplomatic relations direct with Japan inasmuch As it considers that the British Foreign Office handles Aus- tralia's interests satisfactorily. -United Press, per S. E. Levy and Company.

(Continued on Page 14) FRENCH OFFICIALS FOR LONDON. Parleys To Start On Monday.

NAVAL SIGNIFICANCE

London, To-day.

The French Foreign Minister, M. Leuls Barthou, will leave Paris to-morrow afternoon for London, and the conversations with the

Exxex: 542 and 198 (Jack Lee ? for British Ministern will begin

45). Somerset: 226 and 169,

shire.

Monday.

on

He will be accompanied by M.

At Leicester, Leicestershire took Pietri, Minister of Marine, and offi- first innings points from Hamp cials of the French Foreign Office, including M. Alexis Leger, Secre- tary-General, Mr. Rene Massigli, Nations Rochat,

Hampshire: 315 and 246 for G.

Leicester: 408 (Armstrong 159).

At Birmingham, Surrey took Chief of the League of

fra innings (points from wick.

War.

Surrey: is (P. R. Brown 110) and

177, Warwick; 333 and 141 for 3.

(Continued on Page 1)

REWARD FOR CAPTURE

OF LAU SING

WOMEN'S DOUBLES SEMI FINALS

Mlle. Andrus and

Me: Henrolin

Firstly, when they are needed-

to fulfill an obligation incurred prior to June 28.

Secondly, when the silver fr

AMERICA'S $800,000 GOLD SHIPMENT FROM ORIENT.

Credited To Chase National Bank And American Trust

SPECIAL TO CHINA MAIL

San Francisco, To-day, Gold valued at U.S.$800,000 has arrived at the mint here from the Orient, via Vancouver. It ju reported to be credited to the Chane National Bank and the American Trust of New York a

ttlement balance.United. Press par S.-E. Levy and Com pany*.

(France) beat Mrs. Godfree and Miss owned by a recognized foreign BANK OFFICIAL

M. C. Scriven (Britain) 6-3, 12-10.

Mme. Mathieu and Miss E. Ryan government or a foreign contra}} beat Mile. Payot and Mian Thomas bank. 7-5, 6-0.

DR. SCHMITT GIVEN BLANKET POWERS.

To Advance German

Industry.

SPECIAL TO CHINA MAIL. (By Telegraph, Copyright, Telegra phis Meranges Ordinance, 1894. Re. Jerived July 7, 6.57 m.

Berlin, To-day.

A German Cabinet law has grant-

ed the Minister of Economic Affairs, Dr. Kurt Schmitt, blanket, powers

Thirdly, on imported silver bearing materials under ment to be exported when refined.

Agree

Fourthly, on material contain- ing a fineness not exceeding 800- 1,000 the.

The licenses are not required for fabricated ailver and foreign

coins.-United Press, per S. E

Levy and Company.

LOCAL DOLLAR STEADY.

1

Silver Prices Decline.

until October 1, to promulgate or-| The local dollar remains steady,

ders "for the advancement of Ger-opening on demand man trade and industry."-United

'morning. Press, per S. E. Levy and Co.

Cardinal Not Arrested

MUNICH PALACE WATCHED.

Berlin. To-day.

The report that Cardinal Faulhaber, of Munich, has boen arrested is untrue, but a very close watch is being kept on the Cardinal's Pa- lace. Detectives are careful- ly noting all persons enter- ing and leaving.

As the Papal Legate, the Cardinal enjoys extraterri toríality. Reuter.

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PASSES

Mr. James McLellan Walker.

TEXTILE QUOTA HITCH

Imposition Barriers In Ceylon. BRITAIN WITHHOLDS ASSURANCES

Colombo, To-day. The imposition of the anti- Japanese textile quotas, in hanging fire owing to the. ·· difference between the Bri- 'tish, and the Ceylonese Goy

ernment.

The British Government have refused to give assurances for preferences on certain Ceyloness products. The Ceylonese Gov- ernment are continuing negotin- tions.

TARIFF NOT HIGH ENOUGH Meanwhile, It is understood WELL-KNOWN AMATEUR ACTOR proposals are unsatisfactory be- that the Ceylonese counter-

The death occurred early this ficiently large tariff as a substi cause they do not provide a suf morning at the War Memorial tute for the quota. Hospital, after an illness Insting six weeks, of Mr. James Mc-la tariff of at least sevenpence] British experts consider that Lellan Walker, sub-manager of per lb. on Japanese textiles is the Chartered Bank of India, necessary. Australia and China, at the age

of 46.

Mr. Walker had been a member

of the staff of the Chartered Bank

for 26 years, 24 of which have been

Reuter.

PIRATES LOSE CAPTIVES

20 Chinese Rescued By Marines.

at 1/5% this spent in the Far East, mainly in Hong Kong, Canton and Shanghai. Spot and forward silver prices

Mrs. Walker, his wife, is due to have declined, closing prices arrive here on Tuesday. She re yesterday being 204 and 20%, recently left for England, and, shortly. spectively,

Nanking, To-day after arriving home, she was cabled) The London on New York cross-

Twenty Chinese captives, most. to return Travelling by rate, which closed on Thursday at Singapore, she arrived there to-day. the Shuntien when the ship was air to likely by those who were taken from -U.S.$5.05%, closed yesterday at

A TYPICAL SCOT. £3.85,01% while the New popular member of the staff of the their liberty as the result of a raid Mr. Walker was an extremely River on June 17, have regained pirated at the mouth of the Yellow York on London rate closed at Chartered Bank.

US$6.04% as compared with Glasgow, he was a typical Scot. He pirate lair at Chingshukou, on the £-U.S.$5.05% on Thursday.

from by Chinese Marines against the left the Hong Kong branch in 1982 coast of Shantung, on Thursday. for Home leave, and returned to Canton as sub-manager for

The pirates were much harassed two previnusly by air bombings and fled years, after which he came to Hong without a fight, leaving the prisoners Kong four months ago to take up and six junks behind--Reuter, his present position.

TRADE HEADWAY DEVELOPMENT.

Abrupt Upturn Expected In Autumn.

SPECIAL TO CHINA MAIL..

Hailing

(Continued on Page" 14)

TREASURY. BILLS

ISSUE,

Bu Telegraph. Copyright, Telegr STOP PRESS £32,000,000 Allotted.

ohio Merangea Ordinance. 1894. Re- ceived July 7, 8.28. a.st.).

division, and M. Charles

New York, To-day. principal Permanent-Secretary,

Messrs. Den and Bradstreet Admiral Odendall will also trave) ROOSEVELT POLICY FAVOURED to make headway, which is the state that distribution continues with the delegation-British Wire- Jess Service.

SPECIAL TO CHINA MAI

most encouraging current trade (By Felegraph; 'Copyright, Telegra rate of production, however. development. The present lower nhic Messages Ordinance, 1884, means further heavy inroads into seived July 7; 8.28 umj

accumulated stocka, thereby au- New York, To-dayguring well for a rather abrupt The final figures of the "Liter upturn in manufacturing opera

LOCAL RAINFALL

The local rainfall recorded at the Royal Observatory for the 24 hours

י

A reward of $100 has been offer-Landed 10.80 a.m, to-day was 0.45ary Digest" poll show 1,088,152 in tions early in Autumn, ed by the police for the capture of inch, bringing the total since Jan-favour of President Roosevelt's

An additional contributing fac

Lau Sing, the prisoner who escaped ary 1 to 41.29 inches, as compared policier and 689,411 against tor is the stabilisation of the from the Government Civil Hospital with a normal average of 41:25 United Preas, per B, E. Levy and price loval. - United Press, per last night.

|'Compar

S. E. Levy and Company,

Dairen, To-day.

It Is reported that Japan is giving up her extraterritorial rights In Manchukua by nexi April at the Intesti Also the surrender", of the thority in the South Men Japanese administrative ... su churian Fallway, ares, to Man- chukuo is being considered by the Japanese – Government. These problems, are how the subject of negy

RIOTING

ENDS

FREIGHT NOW

HANDLED IN

ACTIVE WAY

ATTEMPT TO MAKE FRESH TROUBLE.

San Francisco, To-day.

Guardsmen are pa- trolling the water- front here, but no further riots occur- red yesterday. The strikers are making an effort to induce other unions to par- ticipate in a general strike, but so far, they have been un- successful because, it

reported, they feel that the long- ahoremen are con- trolled by Commun ists rather than by legitimate labour leaders.

Freight continues to be handled very actively.

SPECIAL SESSION.

New York, Later,

• The Eastern Exe- cutive Board of Longshoremen ha s summoned a special session for next week to determine whe ther to support the Pacific coast strike. United Press, per S. E. Levy and Co.

AMSTERDAM RIOTS. One Killed And 15 Wounded.

Amsterdam, To-day.

The Communist disorders continued here yesterday evening, one person being, killed and 15 wounded.

The military are assisting the police while the Mar laes are occupying the ports. and the Ciril Guard are watching the Public Works. plants. Beuter.

London, To-day.TAX ON TRADING FUTURES ON

COTTON EXCHANGE

A total of £82,745,000 was yes- terday, applied for in tenders for £35,000,000, worth of Treasury Bills.

SPECIAL TO CHINA MAIL, The amount allotted was £32,000,000, phia Messges Ordinanca, 1814. Re Chy Telegraph, Copyright, Telapras the average rate per cent. being celped July 7, 9$T, KNG), 16/4.144. [16/11.64d, last week-British Wire-

compared with:

lose Service.

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WEATHER FORECAST

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To-day. !

The House yesterday: panjoda Bill enföreing altax, on (ráðing fatures on the New Orleänsleptton

Fair to showery, with modaratemankunge south east winda, was the weather | The -Rein-forecast issued by the Royal Our State Benate-Val

vatory, this morning?"

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