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HITLER TELLS WORLD STORY OF REVOLUTION PLOT IN GERMANY

MENZEL BEATS

MCGRATH IN

DAVIS CUP

Czechoslovakia Hold Australia.

CRAWFORD TRIUMPHS

Prague, To-day.... Australia and Czechoslovakia are on level terms in the Euro- pean Zone Fitud of the Davis Cup competition as the result of yes terday's play in the opening singles matches,

The sensation of the day's: play was the defeat in straighti sets of Vivian McGrath. the youthful two-handed: backhand player, by Roderigue Menzel, veteran of the courts.

Menzel fully extended himself to secure a straight sets win, but it was not until 40 games had been played that the Australian bowed to

WHY 77 WERE SHOT

SHOT DOWN

| HITLER

HITLER CHEERED

BY CROWD

defeat. Menzel's only hope was for Stringent Precaution

a quick win as he could not have stood up to the strain of a five act match.

(Continued on Page 14) Scores, as cabled by Reuter, were: R. Menzel (Czechoslovakia) bent V. M. McGrath 10-8, 6-2, 8-6,

J. II. Crawford (Australis) beat L. Hecht 6-4, 6-2, 6-2.

MAURICE TATE

SHOWS HE IS NO

Against Incidents.

ARMED BODYGUARD

Berlin, To-day. Chancellor Hitler returned yes- gaden, where he was recuperating terday afternoon from Berchtes-

In readiness

for his momentous speech to the Reichstag, which met in the Kroll Opera House,

BLACK TREACHERY OF

CAPTAIN ROEHM

"BLOODIEST PROLONGED · FIGHT? CONTEMPLATED

THOUSANDS SAVED FROM TURMOIL

Berlin, To-day.

Chancellor Hitler, in a speech in the Reich- stag yesterday, vigorously defended the work of the Nazi Government. He declared that it had rescued Germany from collapse and had achiev- ed the political unity of the Reich and the people.

Referring to the revolt, he mentioned that 77 were dead, In cluding 19 high Storm Troop leaders, 31 ordinary Storm Troopers 1 and three Black Uniform leaders.

All were shot. Also, 13 Storm Troop leaders and civilians were shot while resisting arrest, while three committed suicide.

FURTHERMORE, FIVE MEMBERS OF THE NAZI PARTY WHO WERE NOT STORM TROOPERS, AND THREE BLACK UNIFORM MEN WHO WERE QUILTY OF DISGRACEFUL MANHANDLING OF PRISON- ERS WERE ALSO SHOT..

Chancellor Hitler said that the events of which the Reichstag|

Stringent precautions were had been called to hear an ac- taken to prevent any incidents. count would live in German kia

Police guarded the entrances to tory as a tragic warning mem-

the Opera House throughout the

BACK NUMBER day. The Chancellor was ed Jory, a

Takes 6 for 7 Against Northants.

WYATT, HAMMOND AND SUTCLIFFE CENTURIES

Verity Retains Form.

"I BEAT DOWN REVOLUTION"

Enormous crowds outside the Opera House here thunderously! cheered the arrival of Chancellor Hitler. The building was packed with people.

The 660 Deputies, in uniforms of

"I never let myself be troubled about my own life or fate, but I am heavily bur- dened with cares which weigh down the present and future of our people," he de- clared.

the Storm Troops from the Party and that Captain Roehm was busy with ambitious plans.

used

да

A view of Germany's naval might seen in Swinemunde har- bour during a recent feet review. The picture, taken from the up- per deck of the cruiser Konigsberg, shows the cruisers Leipzig and Koln lying at anchor.

STRIKE DELAY Postponed To To-day

HOODLUMS RUN RIOT IN 'FRISCO,

San Francisco, To-day.

Action on the proposed which general strike threatens to plunge. the city into the greatest dis- aster since the earth- quake and fire, was yes- terday postponed until this morning.

Meanwhile,

hoodlume have

THE EUROPEAN SITUATION raided several restaurants and

ITALIAN CHANGE

BRITISH VIEWS

SUPPORTED

EASTERN LOCARNO

PACT.

Rome, To-day.

IMPORTANT

SPEECH BY SIR

JOHN SIMON

Eastern Pact Under Consideration.

IMMENSE GAIN IF RUSSIA

· ENTERED LEAGUE

London, To-day,

theatres, causing terrified chor- fines to flee from the buildings.

Governor Merrian has warned atrikers that unless they make provision for uninterrupted

transportation of necessary food and medical supplies to San Fran-

cisco, it will be necessary for in- dependant action to be taken.

The creation of a strike com- mission, exceeding 700 members, has been agreed upon by the Junions

Arrangements will be made to decide whether to strike or not to strike this morning-Renter

Trucks Sabotaged.

SPECIAL TO CHINA MAIL. (By Telegraph, Copyright, Talagro-

ceived July 14, 6.15 am)

ROEHM'S IMMORAL LIFE Chancellor Hitler referred to "his reluctance to believe that he re- corted by an armed bodyguard, The crisis, born from á num-lationship with Captain. Roehm while scores of picked black uni ber of causes, including person-was founded on lies, and to his formed guards were distributed al guilt and human defects, desire to spare the movement and throughout the building.

might easily have had distructive the shame of the revelation.

A highly important speech on He described how the immoral By one of the most dramatic the European sitnation, with consequences for a long time.

life of Captain Rochia had spread, changes of front in recent history, particular reference to the pro- Unknown to him, Captain Rochm Italy has swung from vigorous opposed Eastern Pact mutual guar-

an intermediary a position to support of the British antee was made by the Foreign his Messages Ordinance, 1884. Re- thoroughly courrupt swindler, to standpoint regarding an "Eastern Secretary, Sir John Simon, in whom the Chancellor referred a Locarno Pact."

the House of Commons, yesler-

San Francisco, To-day, }day... "Herr von A,” who had formed af

Pickets here yesterday halted The newspapers, until mid-day He said that the main subject produce trucks: on the highways connection with General von yesterday, condemned the pro-which the French Foreign Minis and overturned a truck-load of Schleicher, who drew up a state-posal, but the afternoon journ- ter, M. Louis Barthou. wished to meat in Market Street. He denounced the "small cli-ment declaring that the present als had to eat their words when discuss during his recent Lo other trucks were sabotaged. regime could not be continued. a semi-official communique stat don visit was the possible crea- Gasoline, meat, vegetables, eggs,

ed that the Taliar attitude to tion of a pact of mutual assist and butter are embragoed. the proposal was one of favour-ance which would embrace a Mr. Van de Leur ordered 177 PRIVATE SECRETARY The change was due to the ex-parts of Europe. Jahle consideration.

number of countries in Eastern union representatives to meet the Strategy Committee yesterday TO GOVERNOR

planation of the British Ambassa- The plan in contemplation afternoon; and hinted that he would dor to Rome, Sir Eric Drummond, would involve, in the first place, a to the Italian Premier, Signor Mus-pact of mutual assistance between solini concerning the outcome of the Soviet Russia, the Baltic States, visit of the French Foreign Minis-Poland, Czechoslovakia and Ger- ter M. Louis Barthou, to London. many. The pact would follow the

Moreover, Sir John Simon's analogy of Locarno. In addition,|

The most outstanding of the black and brown, rose with raised many brilliant individual feats arms, and shouted "Heil" thrice us performed in the mid-week Conn-the Chancellor entered.

JEWS CONDEMNED

ly Cricket programme was the re- Bursts of overwhelming applause que of international intriguers markable bowling of Maurice Tate, punctuated the Chancellor's speech, and apostles of Communism who the Sussex and all-England bowler, especially his declaration, "I beat had deliberately tried to produce who dismissed 6 Northants batsime to spring up."-Reuter,

down the revolution before It had chaos in Germany." men for 7 runs in the second in- nings, at Hove, bringing his total for the match to 10 wicket for 58 ruus, and giving Sussex their

eighth win of the season.

A score of 109 by James Lang ridge, a likely Test candidate. was also mainly responsible for Northants' rout.

were:

COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP

229.

Worcester: -258 (Hopwood 9 for 89) and 89 (Hopwood .0 for 43). At Hull, Yorkshire defeated Essex by 123 runs.

NEW GOVERNMENT

HOUSE SITE. ·

Contract For Approach Road And Viaduct.

He added that a few of "these, fools and criminals" were still

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ying to carry out their work of destruction, but an overwhelming majority of German workers had MR. H. J. CRUTTWELL seen through these Jewish inter- [national benefactors of human-

The Nazi State would fin-

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APPOINTED.

NAVAL VOLUNTEERS

+

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LOCAL DOLLAR STEADY.

Silver Prices Decline.

The local dollar remains steady

recommend a general strike.

Five

At Seattle, sailors, cooks and firemen have overwhelmingly voted

to arbitration.

(Continued on Page 14)

HOLDEN RETAINS

ity.

OFFER TREATED AS JOKE A referendum elsewhere, how- Jally root out and destroy the last NEW COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR speech revealed a similarity in the there was a further feature which, Tremains of this source of nation-

outlook between Great Britain and he thought, M. Barthou described ever, has delayed the longshore- Tenders are invited by the Public al poison and. folly."

Italy regarding Russia, whose en-as a condition which would, in a 'men from agréeing. They claim (Continued on Page 9).

Works Department for an approach OUT OF DATE ATTITUDE Mr. H. J. Cruttwell has been try to the League of Nations Italy certain way, connect Russia with that the employers' offer is treat- Results, as cabled by Reuter, read to the New Government House

act as Private has always desired.-Reuter. the existing Locarno Treaty. He also denounced the group of appointed to

ed as a joke, and have refused to [site.

If this matter was pursued it 'vote until arbitration is guaranteed political leaders who saw their Secretary to His Excellency the The contract comprises the forma- future finished by January 30, Governor, as from Friday, July

would take the form of a gueran- for the maritime workers as well At Blackpool, Lancashire defeat- tion of a new approach road, about 1933, but who had not resigned 18,

tee on the part of Rusafa to France as for the longshoremen. ed Worcestershire by 32 ruRS. 1,200 feet long, and 30 feet wide, themselves to it and, the revõlu-

on one hand, and to Germany an Dr. Thomas W. Ware will act" as Lancashire: 150 (Martin 5 for 26) and to the New Government House site tionaries who wanted to make a

the other, in the event of condi- Medical Officer for Health, as from (hear Magazine Gap), including revolution a permanent condition. July 11,

Hans arising which would bring cutting, filling, walling, a reinforced He said that many of the latter had

the original, Locarno Pact; into Mr. C. H. Thompson will act as

operation. concrete viaduct temporary read fought for the Nazis, but had later Assistant Shipping Master, as from surfacing, and all contingent works. failed to realise that their lawless July 1.

Also, apecifically, there would be, as he understood it, an assur- attitude was out of dated,

Commander T. A. Hussey, RN, GOVERNMENT QUARRY

Chancellor Hitler declared that has been appointed to be a member opening on demand, this morning ance offered by France in respect of the boundaries of Russia and IMPROVEMENTS

he had pointed out the impro- of the Hong Kong Naval Volunteer fat. 1/5%.

Spot and forward silver declin- also the boundaries of Germany prieties to Captain Roehm late Committee, vice Commander C. H

(Continued on Fage 9) Heath-Caldwell, D.SC., RN, who ed 3/16, closing yesterday at 201 Chief of the Brown Shirt Army, Tenders are lavited for improve who was summarily shot in his cell reigned on June 27,

9/16 and 20 11/16, respectively.. ments to the Teat Taz Mui Govern during the recent revolt, without

Pending instructions from the The London on New York cross- At Hove, Sussex defeated Northment Quarry, the work consisting perceptible results, and the com- Secretary of State for the Colonies, rate, which closed on Thursday

mainly of the installation of new plaints Increased.

Mr. Fernando Alegre is to be reat £U.S.$5.03%, closed yesterday Sussox: 287 for 7 dec. (James Lan-crushers, screening asphalt plant

"I received

cognised, provisionally, es Consulat £-U.S.$5.03%, while the New communications and compressor housing.

about the conversation of the General for Panama in Hong Kong, York on London rate, which closed Mr. J. S. MacLaren has been appt -U.S.25.03% on Thursday, higher storm Troop leaders refer- ring to the necessity for a new Colonial Treasurer, with effect from closed yesterday at US.6.03%-

Yorkshire: 337 (Sutcliffe 166) and 127

for 5 dec

Essex: 205 (Verity 7 for 75) and 132(

At Leicester, Warwick took first innings points from Leicester, Warwick: 422 (R. E. S. Wyatt 161 not

out).

Leicester: 207 and 191 for U.

ants by 163 runs.

gridge 109).

116 for 5 dec.

Northants: 182 (Tate 4 for 51).

57 (Aate 6 for 7)

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U. S. CAR LOADINGS

New York, To-day.

VICTORIA HOSPITAL HOT WATER SYSTEM

revolution," he said. "Captain Roehm tried to deny all the oc currences and said that they dis- guised attacks against the Storm

Tenders are invited by the Public Works Department for the Installa-T tion of hot water apparatus at the Car loadings for the week end-Victoria Hospital. The work cons Ing yesterday were 519,301 tons.-sists of the installation of a hot United Press, per 6. E Levy and water system to the Maternity. Block Company

and Sisters' Quarters.

Witnesses who swore to

the allegations were mishand- led and it became clear that?” group of high leaders was com tinuously working to estrange

July 14.

(Continued on Page 14).

COMPANIES STRUCK

TITLE

Amateur Athletic Championships.

NAMBU AN ABSENTEE

London, To-day.

· OFF REGISTER.

Holden, of the Tipton Harriers, retained his six-miles – running. title at the Amateur Athletic Knitting Firm Effected. Championships, held at the White

City yesterday, covering the It is notified in the Government tânce In: 30 minutes 43- 4/5 Gazette that the name of the, Chin- conds.

ese Fertilizer Limited will struck off In the 2-Mile walking race, Coo- the register of companies within fer, of Woodford Green, the hold- three months, unless cause can be er, won in 18 minutes 41 seconds.. shown to the contrary,

Boyce, from North Belfast won

TRAM STOP CHANGES

WEATHER FORECAST Under the Tramways Ordinance

the present "compulsory": "stopping The names of the Victoria Trad' the hop-at and jump event, co- with probably some rain, place outside the Tai Ping Theatre, ing Company, Limited and the San

set 8 inches, Nambu,

te south west winds, was Des Voeux Road, Wen, will be con- Ka Ting Knitting Company, Limit the Japa

forecast issued by the varied Into a "request""""stopping ed, have been struck of the rögis | to c

how this morning:

teeReuter.

fer as from July 18,

was expected notablo abser