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PAUL RENNET'S
SALE of
"CB" Corsetry
·NOW!
ON
BULGARIAN EX-PREMIERS ARRESTED AND CABINET RESIGNS
The Chinese "Houdini," Trang Sam-ming, who attracted the atten- tion of thousands of people on the night of Tuesday last by claiming to be able to perform fantastic feats in Wanchai. He is een bere, apparently attempting to hypnotise the cameraman, embark- ing for Shanghai at Blake Pier.
AMERICA NOT
TO AGGRAVATE
POMPEY
WINS
EIGHT GOALS
FOR ARSENAL
AT HIGHBURY
DONCASTER · LOSE.
AT HOME
CHARLTON FALTER
London, To-day.
Many surprises featured the Good Friday home
soccer programme yesterday.
Manchester City were swept: off their feet in their home fix- ture againat Portsmouth, while the Arsenal and Sunderland gain- ed dual points in the champion- ship, race,
(Continued on Page 12) Results, as rabled by Reuter, Iwere:
Arsenal
FIRST DIVISIÓN
8 Middlesboro'
0
1 Huddersfield
·1
ARMS SITUATION Aston Villa
Senate Munitions Committee Decision
·OBSOLETE CONTROVERSIES
TO BE AVOIDED
Chelana
Grimsby Leeds
Liverpool
Man'ter C.
Sun'land Totham
4 Wolves
8: Leicester
1' Birmingham
5 Stoke
2 Portsmouth
8 Preston
1. Blackburn
Blackpool 8 Wost Ham
SECOND DIVISION
Bolton
Washington, To-day. Brent'd Senator Gerald P. Nye, the Chair-Burnley man, announced that the Senate
Bury Fulham
1 Swansea
:-1 Bradford
1
General Taal Ting-kal, famous ex-commander of the late 19th Route Army, arrived in the Colony yesterday.
GENERAL TSAI
RETURNS FROM
WORLD TRIP
"China Still Has Hopes Of Becoming Greatest Nation In East” ·
NANKING VISIT UNLIKELY.
Gastal Tsai Ting-kai, famous
TO-DAY'S RACES
SENSATIONAL
GALLOP DONE
BY DERBY DAY
Hydroplane Reported Lame: Not Starting
-TWO_THRILLING "AUSTRALIAN RACES EXPECTED
Final fast sprints over the half mile yesterday morning, indiente that in the majority of events the {finishes will be closer than · ori-
ginally anticipated.
Derby Day, the crack Austra- llan, has recovered his form. and yesterday sprinted over the half mile in 0.51, finishing strongly in 0.25. This was the best gallop registered in many
months. This sensational gallop was followed by Southern Cross's fast sprint over the same dis- tance în 52 1/5 with a final quar ter of 26.4/5 under Mr. Proulx.
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RAPIER
ojex-commander of the Nineteenth SELECTIONS
0 Route Army, whose name-- rang-
4 Oldham
2 throughout the whole of China Ini
.0`. Newcastle
2
|1932,' when,' in defending Greater
7 Sheffield U.
2
A
3 'Hull
0
Shanghai against the Japanese, he
1 Plymouth
8
Munitions investigators had agreed, Norwich after, a conference at the White Notts, F.
Port Vale. House with President Roosevelt
THIRD and Mr. Cordell Hall, the Secretary Carlisle of State, to "avoid any action like- ly to a raise complications with for-Doncaster eign Governments."
Б Notts C. DIVISION (North)
0 Rochdale 2 Crewe
Cheater
Chesterfield
1 Wrexham.
8 Rotherham
Gateshead
2 York City
THIRD
It was in connection with in- Lincoln vestigations into the war-time Mansfield files of Messrs. J. P. Morgan and N. Brighton Company, it is understood,; that Southport the investigators were summoned
Aldershot to the White House, as a result
Brighton of the hope informally express-} ed by the British Ambasca.ior, Bristol C. Sir Ronald Lindsay, that when it was proposed to investigate the war-time correspondence of cer- tain United States banks in connection with Allied purchases of munitions, the danger should! be borne in mind of reviving] long obsolete controversies which; might have an undesirable effect
the on
present international situation
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DAWES LOAN INTEREST
American Protest To Germany
DISCRIMINATION NOT
FAVOURED
Cardiff Clapton Crystal P. Millwall Newport Qn's P.R. Reading Watford
6 Barrow
4
Tranmere
1 Stockport
1 Hartlepools DIVISION (South)
3. Charlton
"7
2 Southend
2 Bournemouth
4 Bristol R.
2 Gillingham
Swindon
0 Northampton
2. Luton
5 Torquay
2 Coventry
◊ Exeter (Tables on Page 6)
2.
'personally led his army in an 'ex- ploit that made him a hero in the eyes of all his countrymen, both at home and abroad, arrived in the Colony on board the ss. President Coolidge yesterday morning from
1 Manila, thus completing his round- Othe-world-trip, on which he em-
2 barked shortly after the short-lived 2 Fukien Revolution in November, 1,1933.
2
2
0
Although the General WAB laccorded a great ovation wherever he went on his trip, he was met by only a few friends on his arrival? There yesterday,
CHINA'S HOPES
"In spite of all the troubles she „is undergoing at the moment, China j still has hope of becoming the greatest nation in the Far East," ¡General Tsal remarked · in the course of an interview with the China Mail. He, however, would not commit himself by stating whether or not China will prosper continued reign of Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek..
"Policies can be changed and a leader cannot occupy his throne for lever," he said.
U.S. PROTEST TO
JAPAN REGARDING under the
OIL MONOPOLY
DANGER TO OTHER PRODUCTS SEEN
NEGOTIATION BREAKDOWN
Washington, To-day..
The United State: yesterday sent,
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PASSENGERS FLY FROM AUSTRALIA
a note to the Japanese Government Lady Louis Mountbatten
A
On First Plane
Port Darwin, To-day.
The first machine carrying passengers on the Australia-
RACE 1
ROSE-QUEEN RIBBLE
BRIGHT VIEW
Outsider---Soldier of China
RACE 2
MISTAKE BAY HARVEST VIEW SOLDIER OF HONOUR
*Outsider Flirt
RACE 3
DERBY DAT SOUTHERN CROSS SAUCY FACE
Outsider-Night Star,
RACE 4
VALOROUS.
DON
JUNGLE JIM
Outsider-Flying Tourist
RACE 5
HEROD
HIGH HONOUR KING'S JUBILEE FACE 6
VALLEX VIEW INVINCIBLE KNIGHT GOLD PICKER.
Outsider-Belmont Star,
RACE 7
KING'S JUSTICE OAK BAY
SOLDIER OF BRITAIN."
Outsider Gladiator RACE, -8°
KING'S PARADE "BOXING EVE PARTNERSHIP
Outsider Great Hall, RACE 9
ST. JOAN
SHOOTING. STAR SNOWY RIVER
Outsider Vixen Tor. RACE 10
LION-HUNTER BEGINNER'S LUCK BOLD CAPTAIN
Outsider-The Snips RACE 11
Washington, To-day, reiterating its protest against the The United States Government Manchukup. oil monopoly as has declared a vigorous protest violation of exlating treaties and to Berlin against Germany's ac- conflicting with the "open door" tion in paying American holders policy in the Far East. of the current Dawes Loan in-
It is understood that the reitera- England air route left here at terest amounting to $2,000,000 tion of the protest is based on the 6.35 yesterday with Lady Louis in registered marks deposited In United States' opposition to the Reichsbank.
the Mountbatten
WARRINGTON on board; she is setting-up of a monopoly in oil, bound for Malta to join her
This means that, while British which might be extended to other husband. Reuter and other holders, who are pro products. tected by special agreements,
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EUROPEAN BOY MISSING
4
Representatives of the United States of companies held a series
CANTON GOVERNMENT MEETING
Canton, to-day. At the 145th
of conferences, with the Japanese authorities at Tokyo with the ob meeting of the Municipal Govern jective of an amicable solution of Mr. Golding, of No. 28 Hankow the problem, but it is understood ment held yesterday, the regulations governing the organisations of the
►
IN GOOD TIME CHIVALROUS
AND
Outsider Fi Fo DOUBLE VALOROUS
VALLEY VIEW LONG-SHOT DOUBLE-FLYING|
·TOURIST · · AND DOUBLE
CHANCE.
WEATHER FORECAST
'All of the royal houses of Scandinavia are related by blood and marriage. The ruling families die to be further entwined by the marriage of Crown Prince Christian Frederick of Denmark, whose uncle in King of Norway, and Princess Ingrid of Sweden. The latter was frequently mentioned as the possible bride of ILR.H. Prince of Wales, who' in Crown Prince Frederick's cousin. Crown Prince Frederick and, Princes Ingrid are here shown.
U; 5. NATIONAL SYSTEM OF UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE
Social Security Bill Passed By Howe Of Representatives
Washington, to-day. The House of Representatives” has passed the National Ro covery Administration's. Suclät Security Bill to provide for a nationa! system of unemploy ment insurance and old age pensions. The cost is estimated at £20,000,000 for the Arst year, and £40,000,000 for each succeeding year.
The Bill now Senate.-Reuter,
Does to
the
KWANGTUNG
TRADE HIT BY
SILVER PRICE
Export Business At A Standstill
ISSUE OF "BIG DOLLAR" NOTES SHELVED
From Our Own Correspondent?
the
FRANCE AND
RUSSIA NOW IN
AGREEMENT ONE CLAUSE YET TO BE FINALISED
CZECHOSLOVAKIA SEEKS¬ SIMILAR PACT
Paris; To-day.
POLITICAL CHARGES
MILITARY
CONTROL
EXPECTED
TENSE SITUATION IN SOFIA
TROOPS STAND BY
Sofia, To-day.
A drastic comb-out among oppe- sition leaders on political charges has sent a number of prominent politicians to Bourgas for intern ment.
sans
M. Mouchanoff, ex-Premier and leader of the Bulgarian Nazis, is being interned because he ad dressed a circular to his parti
in defiance of the law jubolishing political parties.
Other victims include ex- Premier General Gheorghieff and ex-Police Commandant Natcheff. Four members of the Cabinet have resigned in protest-Ren-
ter.
Sofia, Later. The entire Cabinet has re signed as a sequel to the earlier incidents The forma tion of a military Cabinet mot pected
The internment of two ex Premiers and "other prominent
It is learned that, though politicians has caused a tense agreement in principle was reach- situation. Troops were standing ed at Geneva on broad lines in by in barracks throughout yes the Franco-Soviet, pact, the So-terday in case of disturbances. viet Government still has to Reuter."
approve a passage in the draft
reconciling the necessity for FRED PERRY TO
rapid assistance in case of unpro
voked attack with France's obli- RETAIN STATUS
gation under the Locarno Treaty
whereby France, like Germany,
undertakes to respect the Rhine England Must Win Cup
In Jubilee Year
GRATITUDE TO L.T.A.
¡frontier, except in case of an ag-i gression which is recognised an Buch by the League Council.
If a final agreement is reached
New York, To-day.
shortly, M. Litvinoff, the Russian Foreign Minister, might come to Paris to initial the pact, and M., "They may say of me, you have. Laval, the French Foreign Minis-been mucking around a lot and we ter, would postpone his visit to do not want you to end doing es Moscow until after the French but until they do I will remain an amateur," said Fred Perry in the municipal elections on May 5.
course of an interview confirming Reuter.
his intention to play in the 1935 Davies Cup series.
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He said that he had almost sign-
CARDINALS LOSE ed a flm contract, but could not de
TO PIRATES
Canton, To-day. The continuous rise of silvor during the past several days has had a' disturbing effect on economic position here. Oving to the high cost of silver, the port Byblanton Makes Fine trade is practically at a standsti}), Į
Overseas Chinese have suspend- ed remitting money home owing to the low value of foreign currencies and the high price of the white metal,
Pitching Debut
TIGERS BEATEN IN U.S..
BASEBALL
it as he did not want be a profes sional, knowing that if he turned the Davis Cup would be gone from England. He, therefore, thought It was his duty as an Englishman to help defend it. The Lawn Tennis Aerociation had been very good to him, he added, and the least he could give them in return loyalty; besides it was the King's New York, To-day, Jubilee Year, and he believed · Eng- Cyblanton, a newcomer to major land could hold the Cup if he was cial Department of Finance to buy league baseball, blanked St. Louis in the team. allver dollars as a reserve for the Cardinals, world champions, yes- issue of "big dollar" banknotes, the terday to give Pittsburgh Pirates the film actress, Miss Mary Lawson, circulation c↑ which is shelved for victory by a 3 to 0 margin. was off, but he would talk to her as the time being.
Results, as cabled by Reuter, roon as he got home. He is leaving
for England on Monday-Renter.
The present price of silver has.. made it impossible for the Provin-
Silver coins are being shipped were:
out of Canton, anyone being allow
ed each time to export $20 worth
National League
B. H. E.
0.
1
0
12
2
2
in specie,, At, the same time a St. Louis large quantity is being smuggled. Cyblanton pitched.
Pittsburgh
out by boat and train.
Fortunately there is not much Brooklyn demand for sliver coins, provincial Boston banknotes being accepted every where at full value.
Brooklyn
He said that his engagement to
2 ANTI-RABIES TREATMENT
FOR CHINESE
The carcase of the dog sent to 0 Ma Tau-kok on April 18, after it:
had bitten a Chinese when he separated it in a fight, has been
8 examined by the veterinary surgeon 8 and has been found to have suffered, from rables. The Chinese is now undergoing anti-rables treatment.
Danny Taylor hit a homer. Boston.. 'FINANCIAL STATEMENT New York
712 Leiber hit a homer.. The fnancial statement for Philadelphia.
18 28 January shows a revenue of $8,825,- Camilli (2) and George Watkins 579.24 as against an expenditure hit homers.
of $2,178,455.91. The excess of Cincinnatti
Road, has reported that his son. that the negotiations recently public employment agency, and the George, aged 15, has been missing broke, down--Beuter. from his home since 6 pm, on
statement of the estimated preli- Cloudy, with drizzle or mist, and assets over Habilities at the end of Gilly Campbell hit a homer Tuesday.
The Japanesa destroyer, Haan, ar
¦¦minary," expenses as submitted by moderate east winds, was the local January, was $18,395,878.57, ** Chicago'. This boy has been reported missrived here yesterday from kao, and the Social Affairs Bureau, were forecast for to-day, as issued by the compared with $12,248,756,24 for St Johnson pitched. "Ing on previous occasions:
will, salt on "Tuesday" for Canton." | adopted.--Central-Press,
Royal Observatory this morning, December.
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SENIOR MISSIONARY
The appointment of Mr. Stanley Victor Boxer, B.Sc., a Senior Mis sionary In Hong Kong of the Le don Missionary, Bociety, la gazetted.
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