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MOMENTOUS MEETING OF FRENCH AMBASSADORS AT QUAI D'ORSAY

The renewed crisis between Dr.

Minister of Schacht, German Economies. above, and extreme Nazis, resulting in run-

the

ours of his impending resigna- tion. is reported to have been

settled for the time being.

NO DEVALUATION

IN GERMANY Reports Strenuously Denied

CONTROL OVER EXPORTS OF CAPITAL

rency

POOL BETTING BILL DEFEATED

UNJUST INTERFERENCE WITH PRIVATE LIBERTY

HUMOUR IN HOUSE OF COMMON/

London, To-day.

The debate on a private member's bill design- ed to prohibit football pool betting enlivened the proceedings in the House of Commons yesterday. Mr. R. J. Russell (L, Eddersbury), moving the second reading, described the pool betting as one of the most insidious forms of education in gam- bling ever devised. It was not a sporting event but a financial one, for which the best slogan was "Something for nothing."

After Mr. Russell had spoken for an hour Mr. Will Thorne (Lab.. Plaistow) blew a football whistle, while the members, amid laughter, cried "Time!"

Mr. Tom Williams (Lab., Don Valley) said that the pool pro- prietors were making more profit than the whole of the coal-own- ers in Great Britain, employing 750,000 men, compared with, the 25.000 employed by the poor promoters.

After having a "satisfactory" talk with Bruno Hauptmann in the Trenton State Penitentiary, Samael Leibowitz, noted New York criminal lawyer, refused to confirm the rumour that the con- demned mas had confessed He is here shown surrounded by re- porters as he left the prisott.

CONFERENCE NOW ASSURED

COUNTER-PROPOSALS

BY FRANCE

DISAPPOINTMENT IN BERLIN

Paris, To-day.

A conference of the French Ambassadors in Berlin, London and Rome was held at the Quai d'Orsay for three hours yesterday afternoon. It is understood that the conference was of great importance and covered the ground in the wid est possible manner.

French circles are of the opinion that it is fairly certain:

a conference of the Locarno Powers will be held next week, Drob- ably at Paris, but British quarters at Paris think Brassels is the much more likely venue, and it is understood that the Foreign Office does not favour any very early date for the meeting Reuter.

The bill met with opposition on the grounds of justifiable OVER-AGE BATTLESHIPS: ing's visitors at the Foreign Office included Signor Grandi, Italian

jinterference with private liberty, Mr. A. T. Lennox-Boyd (C., Mid Bedford) stating that they could trust the British working man to spend in the best manner possible what he had earned by hard work and enterprise.

Berlin, To-day.' The reports of the possible de-1 valuation of the German cur are discounted by the "Deutsche Volkwirt,” which also... rejects the suggestion that Dr. Schacht's resignation is impend- ing. from which it is inferred that the recent renewed crisis between. Dr. Schacht and the more extreme Nazis has been. settled for the time being.

The article declares that Ger-

FRANCONIA IN PORT

CAMERA-PARTY ON BOARD

FILMS OF HONG KONG IN COLOUR

The RMS. Franconia, of the many does not intend changing Cunard White Star Line, which

her economic plan or abandon-is en a world cruise, arrived in ing control of Germany's foreign Hong Kong this morning with 308 trade currencies received for passengers and will remain here exports, as continuation of the until next Monday evening, when

trade is absolutely essential

This is her first visit to Hong

On

assistant

TO BE REPLACED

London: A quiet week-end is anticipated in official circles id London. It is thought that Mr. Anthony Eden's speech will have. a calming effect.” Mr. Baldwin has already gone to The Che quers though Mr. Eden is still at the Foreign Office last even- Ambassador, who is understood to have renewed the assurances that Italy will respect the full integrity of the British treaty |rights in Abyssinia-Renter's Bulletin Service.

Paris: It is authoritatively

Mr. A P. Herbert In CONSTRUCTION TO BE COMMENCED learned that the French reply to

IN US. IMMEDIATELY

Oxford University) said that the philosophy of the bill was

Washington, To-day. that Parliament should wran citizens in moral cotton-wool and

Admiral Standley, acting Secretary of the Navy on account place them in a moral glass house to prevent the wind of of the prolonger; altness of Mr. Cirule, A. Swanson, conferred at

bength with biz, Wiliam Philips, Under Secretary-

temptation touching them.

the German memorandum. will contain counter-piroposals. Flanding is drafting a reply, to which the finishing touches will be given at the Conseil of Min- isters on Monday

Mr. Geoffrey Lloyd (C. Lady-subsequently, in the presence of Mr. Norman Davis, told journal by the new Bat wood) said that an old farm la-ists that the constraction of the vessels replacing the over-age empowering bourer had written to one of his battleships should be begun as soon as possible

DESPERATE LAST-MINUTE

EFFORTS

colleagues stating that he never betted, "but please oppose the bill, as the pool coupon keeps the old woman quiet for at least two nights a week." (Laugh- Defence Counsel's Exforts For

ter).

The bill was defeated by 287

Reuter. votes to 24. —

HEAVY SALES OF "RENTES"

Flurry On French Exchange

Bruno Hauptmann

Trenton, NJ., To-day. A deperate last-minute effort is being made to save Bruno Hauptmann, whose execution is fixed for I am. G.MT to day.

The defence counsel is trying to obtain a stay of execution to allow a Grand Jury to investigate the charges against Paul Wendel, a disbarred lawyer, for the Arur- der of the Lindbergh baby. The Public Prosecutor, Mr. Wilentz, however, says that the excution of Hauptram must be carried Later: Hauptmann was EZDENT- ́ed to-day--Renter.

It is learned in this connection Kong in over four years and 10 that it is most improbable that nationalities are represented Germany will give an control board. Among the prominen? over the exports of capital passengers are Mr. Winton C. Any concessions in this direction Hoch, chief cameraman. and Mr. would undoubtedly lead to the

Fred H. Detmers, emigration of Jewish capital in Germany, which is estimated to cameraman, of FitzPatrick Trave!

Talks Inc. a subsidiary company have developed, owing to the regut unless he is reprieved.

Metro-Goldwyn Mayer, who will newal of the franc scare. take a Travelogue of Hong Kong was a darry on the exchange mar- in the new process Technicolour, Jket yesterday, a feature of which was the strong demand for steri-1 for release through M.G.M.

ling, which rose to 7530 at

amount to about £1,000,000,000

Reuter..

ARYSSINTANS RETREATING Latest Italian War Bulletin

~CHINA. MAIL" SPECIAL

Bome. To-day

So

SCENES OF CANTON

Paris, To-day. Heavy sales of French rentes

There

time. There is talk of the possi taken have far, they

bility of a further rise in the bank fims

Rio

de Janeiro rate to-day. of South African porta, India, vari-

The development is attributed

ous places in the Malay States in some quarters to a revival xod Bali and Bangkok.-

They of bear speculation-Beuter,

will also probably "shoot scenes

In the Lake Ashangi sector, in Canton.

the enemy is retreating south-i If the weather does not clear wards. states official war bul-up sufficiently within the next day

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL FOR PALESTINE

AMY MOLLISON AT COLOMB Good Progress On Cape Flight

over

the Go

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FRONTIER TENSION

SITUATION NOT IMPROVED

JAPAN THREATENS ACTION

SOVIET TROOPS ON BORDER

Dares, To-day.

The British Admiralty had men under the received the authorisation of instant mobilestick for the man- funds with which to beginning of Belgium's frontiras, kas building two new battleships in been paid by the Chamber. 1937, and there was every rea- ROITISH MOVE CRITICISED son for the United States to do! Berlin: The British letters to.....

the French and Bekriza Göven- «A Ithe same.

Admiral Standley declined to ments are terramount to a It is semi-officially indic reveal whether the Navy desired a couragement of the French stub that the Kwantung army is pre- new agreement concerning the bornes and part a premium fortifications in the Pacific, or the rejection of the German pro-paring fo mais troops and arma- whether it would be satisfied with posals, declares the Wibelstrasse machts along the northern frontiers the termination of the present organ," Diplomatische Korrespon of Manchukun equal to the Soviet status quo, which would leave the dear, which says that a zat SLIC- United States, Britain and Japan tory settlement has been reade

in even more diffentt; and it is even, complete freedom of sction developing the bases of their Faci-doubtful if the snuf drei

the Powers whit first. fic Island territores

unilateral agreements, especially Mr. Norman Davis said that the they are of a military character. new naval treaty signed at London Reuter

military concentrations. It is points ed out that unless the Soviet with draws the troops from the frontier "will be forced the Japanese army to take action.”":

The Kwantung army mouth- piece, the “Manchurian Daily

last week did not provide for a RERIJN DISAPPOINTED liniftation in the site of future Berlin: While official circles de News," declares that the USSR fects, but he expressed the opinion eline to comment on Mr. Eden's preparing for an attack “when that it represented a step forward speech at present, well-informed t

and had 'arified the atmosphere ares are disappointed at Methe right moment comes," but

resulting from Japan's denuncia-Eden's Insistence on the General was the Soviet to remember that tion of the original Washington Startalks at a time when Ger "two powerful, sictions will form and London agreements.

many expected some new construc- the opposition

Mr. Davis emphasised that the tive gesture for peace-Beater's Unted States did not intend Bulletin Service. initiating discussions regarding, fortifications in the Pacifie

The

ASSEMBLY DEMANDED Paris: At the close of the Am Outer

Mexn

Japan and Ger

Hanchukuo situation con- onded by an ap- smakescreen,

blic here is made to un-

Ören, To-day.

new tresty represented more than bassadors' discussions last night times to be Mrs. Amy Mollison Bew

Government will insist on the Oran at 2.30 pm yesterday, pro- they could dare to hope for-Be-it was announced that the French

hat the towards ceeding steadily

thefter.

assembly of the representatives of Cal

the four Locarno Powers during derstand that Manchikno is ready letin No. 174, adding that the or so, the party intend staying on London, To-day. Represen-south. The Trans-Saharan

to use force if compelled to ter- Abyssinians are being pursued until such time as their film cantives of the Government of Pa- whose route she is following;

the coming week.

minate the “Outer Mongolians' ITALY TO PARTICIPATE?. by Italian troops and bombing he completed.

lestine, who are chiefly Arab pected that she would land at Co-

Bome: Concerning, the French provocations.23: planes.

The third Eritrean Brigade It was their original intention leaders, are visiting London, at lomb, Bechar, 400 miles further made contact with a detachment to leave Hong Kong within the the invitation of the Colonial Ofon, last evening, but possibly she commanded by Colonel Staraceexy three days for Honolulu, fice for discussion of the propos-will be able to continue to Reggan and is engaged in establishing where they hoped to jom Mr.ed formation of a Legislative ocfore refuelling.

of the Council. Reuter's Bulletin Ser- Colomb, Bechar: Mrs Amy-Mol- the head Fitzpatrick, itself in Gondar.

lisen landed at 345 pm-Reuter. also a panvice, There is no news from Soma-Company, who was Hiland

senger by the Franconia to Singa-

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A message from Geneva pore, where he disembarked for atates that the League of Na-business reasons. tions Secretary-General has re- ceived from the Italian League delegation an answer to the let- ter of enquiry from Senor de Madariaga, Chairman of the Committee of thirteen, in which

BRITISH ROYALTY ARRIVE IN PARIS

Government

Appointments

PADGHAM WINS King Beaten By Three Strokes At Bramshot

proposals that there should be a The general situation is again. meeting of the four Locarno Becoming atense rather than im-

Powers in Brussels shortly, it is Bramshot, Hampshire,

Today stated from authoritative sources Alfred Padgham, the British that negotiations to this effect are Ryder Cup player, won the £2.000 already in progress, and that Italy Daily Mail Golf Tournament over will probably participate-Tring- 72 holes yesterday, with indivi-Ocean Service. dual rounds of 73, 73, 70 and 68.

proving, -- Rester.

RICKSHAWS IN SHANGHAI

Owners Accept New SYRIAN TREATY WITH - FRANCE? -

Conditions The following appointments etc. Įpanies, with effect from March 28; The last round was a course re- are notified in the Government Mr. Clande Bramall Burgess to cord, despite a high and cold Gazette:

be Administrative Assistant, Sami north-east wind. The youthful

Paris To-day The Govern Sweden #Shanghai, Mr. Arthur George Wartham tary Department, with effect, from 5. King was second with 287, and

dang Percy Allis and Reginald Whitment of Syria is sending a depa-Rickshaws are agar plying for the Italian Government intim- London, To-day. The Duke Tickle to be a member of the March 27;

Mr. Vandelear Molyneux Gray-combe were third with 288-Reu-tation to Paris to disensa treatles hire on the streets of Shanghal with France and her entry into this morning as a result of the ates its readiness now to enter and Duchess of Kent, who contea Housing Commission. in the pisce into direct touch with the Com- plate spending Easter in Belgrade, of the Hon. Mr Richard McNeil burn and Mr. Philip Stanley Cas- ter..

sidy to be members of the Court. Last year Padgham won the the League. The treaties will be settlement of the lockout last when the owners accepted' mittee of Thirteen. The exact arrived at Le Bourget, Paris, by Henderson

Bilreturn - for text of the Italian answer is not the ordinary Imperial Airways Mr. Eric Himsworth to act as of the University of Hong Kong News of the World's professional on the same line as that betw

letin Service. yet known. Trans Ocean Seraer Horatius" yesterday after deputy Registrar, Supreme Court, for a further period of three tournament for the second time in Britain and Iraq Renter's Bal the

noon-British Wireless Service and Deputy Registrar of Com years, with effect from April 9, his career.

Beater.