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GERMANY ACCEPTS AIR CONVENTION AS BEST MOVE FOR PEACE

CURRENCY RUMOURS

FEARS CAUSED

BY WEAKNESS

OF STERLING|

· Gold "Shipment From London To Paris?

- INCREASED ·PRESSURE SEEN

Paris, To-day.

The weakness in sterling which bas necessitated the intervention" of British control is giving rise to the wildest rumours,

Some say that the British, con- trol, which last year held ear- marked gold in Paris valued at 6,000.000.000 francs, has dispos- ed of this amount in supporting sterling and has shipped a fur- ther 200,000,000 francs to Paris.

The opinion is expressed that if sterling falls sharply against the dollar the United States may re-

The biting statements of Mr. Eiji Amau, oficial spokesman of the Japanese foreign office, con- cerning the policles of Brita America, and other nations toward Japan, have been filling columns in. the newspapers. Here is a cloneup picture of him.

WILL AID IN AVOIDING ARMAMENTS RACE

FREE AGREEMENT SPIRIT SOUGHT

CONFIDENCE BETWEEN NATIONS

London, To-day.

The German Government concurs with the British and French Governments in the opinion that the conclusion of an air convention is an im- portant step towards the solidarity of the Euro- pean States and that it is calculated to lead to a satisfactory solution of other European pro- blems.

The German Government is at one with the Anglo-French Gov- {ments in their sincere desire to promote an assuring peace.

welcomes the spirit of friendly confidence which has been animat ing the discussion between the individual Governments, as ex- pressed in the Anglo-French communications, and says that the German Government will exhaustively examine the European questions raised in the first part of the London communique, as much, in a spirit convinced of the desire for peace, as of care for

Hume their polley of raising the HAUPTMANN the security of Germany.

gold price towards a 50 cents dol- lar..

Fears are also expressed for the gold eurrencies should sterling

APPEAL

fall below. 70 francs. It is antici- FERVENT · DENIAL

pated that continental funds will

be recalled from London, which would increase the pressure on storling-Reuter.

COMMODITY CRISIS AFFECTS WOOLLEN INDUSTRY

Old Established Firm

Calls Meeting Of Creditors

London, To-day

* OF GUILT IN THE

LINDBERGH CASE

Seeks Contributions For Defence Funds

CASE NOT CLOSED AS FAR AS NEW YORK IS CONCERNED

Flemington, To-day.

A fervent denial of guil is made by the sentenced Bruno Haupt-

The wool industry is the latest mann in a statement

crisis.

21,

issued

THE GERMAN GOVERNMENT WILL PARTICULARLY EXAMINE WITH WHAT MEANS THE DANGER OF AN ARM- AMENTS RACE, WHICH HAS ARISEN. BY THE FAILURE OF THE HIGHLY-ARMED POWERS TO CARRY OUT THE DIS- ARMAMENT' PROGRAMME PROVIDED BY THE TREATY, MAY IN THE FUTURE 'BE AVOIDED.

NIGHT FLYING

FOR CANTON

They are convinced that only a spirit of free agreement between the Sovereign States, as hapress- ed in the Anglo-French communi-

M. Pierre Laval (black 'moustacho) casually chats with an official nå Premier Mussolini of Italy signs the Italo-French peace pact, one of the firmest cornerstones for European peace: diplomat made the trip to Reme for the occasion which signalised the culmination of months of secret diplomacy.

The French

KWEICHOW FRONT FEARS

TRIBUNAL APPOINTED ON INDIA QUESTION

To Advise Sir Samuel Hoare

On Burma Separation.

AIR OFFICERS que, can lead to lasting Interna- India, has appointed Mr. L. 8

Equipment Ordered From Hong Kong

PRACTICE WILL COMMENCE

ON MARCH 1 @

[From Our Own Correspondent]

Canton, To-day,

tional settlements. In the sphere of armaments.

The German Government's re- ply to the London communique of February. 8 has been publish- led in Berlin...

It welcomes the proposal for an Air Convention and says that the German Government, in principle, are prepared to employ their aerial forces as a deterrent

London, To-days Sir Samuel Hoare, Secretary for Amery M.P., ex-Financial Secre tury to the Admiralty, Sir Sidney Rowlatt. one-time Junior Counsel to the Treasury, and Sir Walter Nicholson, Government-appointed Director of Imperial Airways, to constitute a tribunal to advise him formulation of a just on the financial settlement between India

W

LOCAL RACE MEETING

FINE WEATHER

FAVOURS THE

OPENING DAY

COLOURFUL SCENE AT VALLEY

TRACK IN PERFECT CONINTION

Unlike last year, the 1935 Au- nual Race Meeting opened to-day in sunny weather, a large' crawl witnessing the Wongneichong Stakes.

The track is in perfect condi tion, though no records are Hikely to go, by the board to-day

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RACE 2

MATINEE IDOL LATITAT THE DEEMSTER

RACE B

COMMUNISTS

TRYING NEW

STRATAGEM RACE

Attempting To Break Through Yunnan

NEW SUPREME COMMAND" DISPLEASES KWANGTUNG

(From Our Own Correspondent]

Canton, To-day. The Kwangtung: expeditionary force to Kwelchow has received check owing to the

Nanking appointment of General Lung Yun,

a

and Burma in the event of Separa-chairman of the Yunnan Provincial tion..

The tribunal are now engaged upon the Investigation committed to them, assisted by technical ad- visers-British Wireless Service.

MISSION Arrival In London

London, To-day,

Government, as concurrent Com mander-in-Chief of the anti-Com- munist forces in Yunnan and Kwel- chow. This means, that "If the Kwangtung troops reach Kweichow, they will be placed under the com mand of General Lung.

to be affected by the commodity through his counsel. He says: "For the first time in Canton against disturbances of the Messrs. Francia Willey feel that a grave miscarriage of military aviation, dying officers reace, and are therefore disposed and company, old-established justice has occurred. Before God will practice night flying on to seek as soon as possible, in a Bradford wool merchants, of

March 1. The necessary equipment free agreement with the Govern- which Lord Barnby is chairman, I swear I had nothing to do with for night flying is to be orderediments concerned, ways and BRAZILIAN FINANCE To make sure whether the have issued a statement declaring the kidnapping or murder of the from the Far Eastern Aviation means by which a convention as this guarantees the greatest pos-

Kwangtung troops in Kwelchow that a meeting of their creditors Lindbergh baby, and know nothing Company of Hong Kong,

will take orders from General Lung, has been summoned for February whatever in connection with the

Purchases include searchlights, sible security to all the signal

a high staff officer of the 1st Group flare lights and aeroplane lamps. tories; can be translated into The managing director refuses crime or the ransom money other It is said that planes specially reality, and is of the opinion that

Army here fa, on his way to, Yun- nanfu. He left Hong Kong' yester to discuss the situation.-Reuter. than as I told on the witness-adapted for night flying will be negotiations between a larger

day aboard the CN.C. steamer ordered from the same British com-number of parties, for which suf- stand."

A Brazilian finance mission, Kwangtung for Haiphong en route The statement appeals for con-pany, some being night bombera. ficient preparation has not been tributions to

Night flying is already an obli-made, may become an occasion headed by Senor Costa, Minister to Yunnan,. He will also find out a defence fund

which should be of Finance, arrived in London the attitude of General Lung to- from those who believe in his irgatory course in the Central MII- for friction, nocence, and concludes: "I ask tary Academy in Hangchow. Cadets avoided in the interest of the yesterday and were met by a rewards Kwangtung and Kwangai.

(Continued on: Page 0) only for justice and the help of usually take off at 3 am, and land conlusion of such an Air Conven presentative of the Foreign Secre

tion.

SVEN HEDIN IN NANKING

Detailed Report For Government

MR. MITCHELL F.A. CHAIRMAN

Mr. Railton Acting

Hon. Secretary"

absence from

During the

·

the public only in order that before dawn. justice may be obtained.”

The New York Police Commis-

the stoner stated yesterday that the

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tary, Sir John Simon... CLARIFICATION SOUGHT- While in London they propose: Before participation in such to discuss with bondholders, the negotiations, the German Govern question of the situation of Brazi ment consider it desirable to Han Bonds.

clarify, in separate conversations It is also expected that in ne

Fine to cloudy, with moderate to with the Governments concerned, gotiations with representatives, of

Nanking, To-day.

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Colony of Major C. M. Manners. Lindbergh kidnapping case was O.B.E, Mr. T. A. Mitchell, Vies not closed as far as New York President of the Hong Kong Foot was concerned. It is New Jer- fresh north-east wind was the weas a number of preliminary questions of the 'British Government the ques- ball Association, will act as Chairsey's case, he said, "and if there's ther forecast for to-day, as issued principle and would therefore state tions of blacked commercial debts man of the Council,

anybody they want in New York, by the Royal Observatory this that Germany would be glad if, to and exchange for current require- The Association have appointed that's our job." Reuter: morning.

to begin with, the British Governments will be discussed. British Swedish explorer, together with Wong Nei-Chong Stakes Mr. Manning Railton of the Import

ment, as a partner in the London Wireless Service... Department, Mesars. Jardine

(Continued on Page 12). Matheson and Hon, Secretary.

MR. WANG LEAVES NANKING

Co., Ltd., Acting SINGAPORE FLYINGBOAT

7

Mr. Bailton has kindly volunteer-

ed to fill the vacancy of the Hon. Secretaryship caused by the passing of the late Mr. G. T. May.

LOCAL DOLLAR ADVANCES

Silver Prices Improve

CRASHES AT MESSINA

NINE BODIES RECOVERED

London, To-day.

The Air Ministry has received information that the Singapore flyingboat K3595, which was flying yesterday from Naples to the Royal Air The local dollar has advanced Force seaplane base at Calafrana Malta is report

opening on demand this morned to have crashed near Messina in Sicilly.

Request To Mr. Li To Carry On Task Of Rapprochement

Shanghai, To-day.

Ending his two-day visit yester

day, Mr. Wang Ching-wel President

of the Executive Yuan left. Nan

king at 11 p.m.

Significant among his activit

ing at 1/92.

Spot and forward allver prices

The service personnel on board, certain the facts — British Wire- yesterday was his meeting Li Shih- Improved 8/16, being quoted at numbered eight, and there was less Service.

wwwteeng

Han mb 24-13/16 and 24-15/16, respectively. also on board one technical off-

sentativ hen Mr. Wa The London on New York cross-icial from the Royal "Aircraft es rate was quoted at J.S.$4,88% tablished at Farnborough

as compared with 4-U.S.$4.88 No information is yet availa

The New York on London rate of the circumstances in which was quoted at S-US$4.87%1⁄2, as the accident occurred, but compared with—1.6.34,874gent action is being taken to

WITNESS REPORT

to-day: ewitness

the

Wong Neh

several Chinese members of his party, arrived in Nanking yesterday His Majesty the King has not been morning by train and has already Choong! Staken (Firat Bertion) --- allowance with respect to an Ordinance Minister of Railways. advised to exercise his power of dia-seen the administrative

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