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CABLES.

LATEST CABLES (THROUGH REUTER'S 40ENCY.]

REMARKABLE SPEECH. LLOYD GEORGE'S APPEAL TO AMERICA,

NEW YORK, October 31st, One of the most remarkable speeches of Mr. Lloyd George's tour was his im. passioned utterance at a civic, luncheon at Philadelphia. yesterday, which he Belivered 'extemporaneously and which was couched in fiery metaphor. Appeal ing to Americans Mr. Lloyd George Because you are formed in the same image of God as Europeans, and because we are brethren, i ask you at to leave.Europe to burn itself out." AMERICA AND REPARATIONS

said:

CONFERENCE.

MR. COOLIDGE NOT DISTURBED

BY CRITICISM!.

Wakuisatos, October 3lat. President Coolidge has intimated he is in nowise disturbed by the criticisms of Mr. McCormick and others freported in

Festerday's cuble messages) regarding America's participation in the Ropara

tions Conference,

Opposition frota a mumber of irrecon cilables was firmly expected, but the President foels confident of the support of the country. He is encouraged in this

the attitude of Senator, Borah, who has made a statement in which the dwelt

on the difference between a political alliance with Europe and an attempt to effect an economic settlement, which vitally concerns America.. LLOYD GEORGE THREATENED.

WOULD BE ASSAILANTS OUTWITTED.

NEW YORK, October 31st. Owing to the receipt of letters threaten- ing the safety of Mr. Lloyd George, more than half of the police-force at Hoboken was assigned to guard the railway station tonight when Mr. Lloyd George was due to arrive there, but the ex-Premier's arrival was not troubled as he crossed in the ferry to New York and motored to Long Island,

CANCELLING THE NOUGHTS

ANOTHER NEW GERMAN CURRENCY ISSUE:

COLOGNE, October 31st. Yet another new German currency will

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2ND, 1933.

MARLIER CABLES.

COMINOUS" OUTLOOK INT

GERMANY

SOCIALISTS BECOMING

INCENSED

FALL OF STRESEMANN, CABINET EXPECTED,

GREAT BRITAIN; AND PROTECTION,

PRIME MINISTER'S SPEECH WEL COMED BY SUPPORTERS.

Lornoy, October 31st, Mr. Baldwin's speech at Swansen, is welcomed by the Government's

supportars as à response to Mr. Austen Chamberlain's Istent appeal-for a clear lead-and- & straight fight on the subject of the pro- tretion issue

LONDON, October 31st, Ode of the immediato consequences of the triangular conflict of the Reich, Saxony and Bavaria threatens to be the fall of the Streamath Cabinet, whose

Mr. Baldwin sketched on brund lines Socialist members ase incensed at Herr he considered so comprehensive as to com

the new Conservative social policy, which Stresnan's barshness towards Saxony, maad the support of most people in the and are cow considering their resignation. country, comprising (1) ponce at home and colleagues have resigned to avoid arrest by should be adequate to furnish the capital It appears that Herr Zeiguer and his abroad; (2) that our national savings the Reichswehr The ples of Heer Strese for renewal and extension of machinery n's organ Digest that Saxony by in production; (3) that employers and work- corporating the Communists in the Govers should not be unfairly exposed to the erument violated her constitutional duties merciless attack of foreign competitors shielded by high tariffe; (4) to do their.

not to check onesüled development industries which have drawn millions of in people from the land and upset the healthy proportions between the urban and rural population; (5) that every effort should be made to avoid any reduction in the stand masses of the popu Intion.

er Hittler, and, both are in close touch ard of life ameni

Mr. Baldwin said he did not vexpert. much support from Liberalism, but he anticipated support from orthodox Labour, because Labour naturally is protectionist

Lord Salisbury, in the course of a speech astic on the suject of protection as Mr. delivered in London, was not so enthusi Baldwin and Sir. Worthington Evans

Federal State has not satisfied the Socialists, cho contend this Herr Strose action towards Saxony was de xigded to appease Bavaria, of which the Reich is afraid.

Tho

assert that Van Kahe has Socialists sunk his differences with the Fascist lead with Ludendorff, while Hittler is in co- operation with the notorious Erhardt, in-, tensively training large forces of illegal Reichswehr, with heavy guns distributed on the Saxon-Bavarian frontier, with a base at Bamberg, ready not merely to in- Stresemann's fall to appeal to the Nation redo Saxony but in the event of Herr alist elements all

Germany

to establish a reactionary Government. In Lord Salisbury said that while be such an event, the ile il dop

the issue will depend on the favoured an anti-dumping policy, he had at the tests by the Separa- as permanent policy connected with an open mind on the subject of protection tists to establish Rhineland Republic partly-manufactured articles and food. with the contrance of the French and He deprecated an early dissolution in view Belgian authorities, have been halleil by of the same foreign crisin the refusal of the British to permit Separ ratist activities in Cologne. English cor- respondouts at Cologne, however,

easy about the Future, declaring that Cologne may have to join the movement voluntarily, as it cannot afford to be cut off from its hinterland.

.

of

over

EXTENSIVE DEMANDS BY

SOCIALISTS.

£70

BERLIN. October 21st..

The political crisis has become acute owing to the submission of a series of demands to Herr Stresemann by the | Socialist Parliamentary Party, which after conferring for seven hours, passed n. resolution that it would only remain in the Coalition if its requests were conced- The resolations demand abolition of the state of emergency; secondly, that the Government adopt stronger measures against Bavaria, and thirdly, they lay it down that the maintenance of order in Saxony is a police task and the Reichswehr must be dismissel immed- Nationalists who recently joined the

intely: Another resolution dealt with the stabilisation of currency and the compat

ory sale of foodstuffs by farmer reply is required by to-morrow...

EX-CROWN PRINCE OF

GERMANY.

DESIRES TO RETURN STO GERMANY.

A

Loxnon, October 31st. Reuter's Agency learns from Hellaud that the ex-Crown Prince is seeking per mission to return to Germany.

It is not clear whether he has yet

he shortly appearing, namely, the "M.applied direct to the German Government, zaark," which will be circulated on

but it is reported that tentative. com. munications have passed, and that

the

IMPERIAL CONFERENCE APRICKLY

QUESTION UNDER

DISCUSSION,

FAR EASTERN CABLE KING'S BOXING TOURNAMENT NOVICES MANTAN WRIGHTS (THIRD BOUD).

NEWS.

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]: THE EARTHQUAKE CASUALTES

JAFAR.

OFFICIAL STATISTICS.

Tokyo, November 1st. The Home Office has issued the follow- ing casualty statistica in connection with the earthquake --

TOKYO.

Dond Injured

Missing (believed dead),

05,913 12,135 30,304

YOKOHAMA.

Dead. Injured

Missing (believed dead).

29,038 (08,32) 3,530

·SAITAMA,

Dead Injured Missing

217 517 None

Dead Injured

1,3-45

2,784

13

Injured

(360 1,264

Missing (believed dead)...

TOTALS.

Missing (believed dead)...

Doud

Dead Injured

-BRIZUOKAL

14.

00.375 113,071

Missing (believed dead)..."12,300

SER ROBERT HO TUNG'S ACTIVITIES.

THIRD NIGHT'S BOUTS.

Pte. Taylor Pte. Quinn- winn after being warned for sing the inside of his glove took the "huff!! and refused to fight further.

Pie. Stewart . Pte. (00) Hughes Both were fast, Hughes being a slogger with a convincing right wing. They mixed things well and kopt it up right to the end. Hughes won on points. It was a very close thing.

A splendid attendance last night, again srowarded the efforts of those responsible

for the carrying out of the King's Regi Pte. Alderson walk over from Pte. mental Farewell Boxing Tournament at | Craig. Murray Barracks. Those present were Pte. Parson Pte. Williama--This again, treated to a good display of boxing. opened in ding dong fashion. Williams Unfortunately spectators and competiwas soon bleeding from the noso and he tors alike were considerably incom retired in the first round. venienced by a swarm of insects which were attracted by the big are lights over the ring. So persistent in their unwel come attentions did these uninvited visi tors become that it was found necessary to extinguished the ring lights at the end of every bout. It is to be hoped that none of those aspirants to pugilistic honours who sustained defeat will make the same excuse as did the famous cricketer, Ran jitsinhji, who, on one occasion in Austra lis, when he was clean bowled in the frat over, complained that he got a fly in his eye."

Last

SHANGHAI, November 1st. Sir Robert Ho Tung continues to enrol new supporters of his round-table com- ference plan, a notable

new adherent being Tuchun Chi Hsieh Yuan, who is a supporter of the Chihli party. Sir Robert Ho Tung visited Nanking last week and conferred with Chi Hsieh Yuan who not only commended his plan, but urged him

Joxnas. October 31st.. The prickly question of the rights of Indians in the Empire has been discussed at the Imperial Conference during the past few days. No resolution was adopt ed, but the result of the debate has been embodied in a formula, in which the Duke of Devonshire accepted Sir Sapru's pro- Colonial Secretary and a Committee ap conference a reality. posal for full consultation between the not to relax his efforts to make the pointed by the Government of India upon

all questions affecting Indians domiciled (BY COURTESY OF THE "DAILY BULLETIN."] in the Colonies, Protectorates and man- dated territories.

•

ut FINANCIAL MATTERS AT PEKING

The Duke of Devonshire held out no expectation of a modification of the re- cent decisions as regards Kenya, but Sir. Sapru said India would not accept them decisions as final.

PAKING, October 31st. Parliament has addressed interpella tions to the Government on the gold frans payment, redeemable notes and copper notes, and Goverridenz, bonds,

LONDON RUBBER STOCKS. THE EXPORTABLE PERCENTAGE.

The members of Parliament consider Lornos, October 31st. It is officially, announced that the

that the gold frane payment and the centage of standard producer E exportable on the minimum duty in

Dit related Ceylon, the Straits Settlements and the and therefore, they condemn the Banque Malay States for the quarter beginning de Indo-Chins for withholding the sult November 1st, remains at 60.

sarplus

LONDON, October Jist.

Rubber stocks in Lonilon have risen to 58,423 tons, owing to America at present

taking very little rubber The American banks have restricted credits for rubber purchases in view of the very heavy imports totalling 190,000 for the first six months of the year.

The members of Parliament are the Government to continue to protest to the French Legation.

Parliament draws attention to the fact that since Tung Kan's tenure of office, the Government have issued redeemable

NAUREGIMENTAL MIDDES WHIGHTS

(SEMI-FINALS). L-Opl. Dronnanta Gandinor.-In the second round Gardiner suddenly went to the boards with a At of coughing. was counted out. The Corporal gare another very convincing exhibition.

Pte. Dyer Pto. Loftus. This was a

NOVICES WELTER WEIGHTS (3RD ROUND)

night's programme provided slogging match in which Dyer to the some good exhibitions, and in these second round drove his man to the ropes the novices were again wall to the fore, and lammed him unmercifully. Laf displaying a willingness to fight which tua stuck it-gamely and lost on points some professionals who have visited He was congratulated on his plucky fight. |Hongkong "might well emulate. Pte Brennan, in his boat with Pte. Dennis, would not adinit defeat, for after being sent to the boards thrice in the first round, he let loose a punch in the second which caused Dennis to take the full count Sergt. Tribe is to be commended for his elever exhibition in two friendly" L-Cpl. Jessop . L-Cpl. Knowles-

The regimental star, Pte. Flynn Jessop won on pointa having had the appears to be in the descendant at the best of it in each round. Knowles r moment, for his display when opposed to gave up trying and was congratulated on Pte. (74) Smith was certainly not bril- his plucky fight. liant...

bouts;

NOVICES LIGHT WEIGHTS (BRD BOUND).

had the best of the first round, Hughes Pte. Proffitt . Ptc. Hughes-Profit

ontinually covering up. The fight went th ful distance with Proffitt always attack ing. He was awarded the verdict.

Pte. McLoughlan had a walk over from Pte. Bird who had a damaged hand.

Pte. Dennis Pte. Brennan-A good set to in which both hit hard, Dennis getting in very ofton, sending his nau down three times in the first round. Brennan inade a great recovery and he knocked out Dennis early in the second

round.

T-Cpl Clements had a walk over from REGIMENTAL WELTERWEIGHTS SEMI-FINAL Pte. Carragher,"

Pte. Brown . Pte Orr-Orr disposed of his man in the first round,

There was a deal of good foot work, but little harm was

dono to either in the first round. In the second round Jackson got his left continually to the face. There was a good deal of holding. Jackson did good work with his left in the final round, but the decision went in favour of Barraclough.

Sergt. Tribe of the R.G.A., obliged by

engaging two men-Pte. Scott and

November 1st, when the banks have been f Germann Government is not unprepared to rear at 380,000, and the needs of the world, notes to the value of $10,000,000, which Robinson-in friendly bouts,

instructed to cancel the last six figures of all accounts, thus, the new unit will be equivalent to one million marks.

The reason adduced for the changes is that the volumis în bank books are not large enough to accommodate the strings of noughts

· ANGLO-AMERICAN CONSULAR

DISPUTE.

A SETTLEMENT EFFECTED.

LONDON, October 31st.

permit his return on condition that he lives quietly on his estato in Silesia.

BRITISH AMBASSADOR TO GERMANY.

LONDON, October Jist. With reference to the reports that Lord 'Abernan is resigning, it is officially stated that when Lord d'Abernon accepted the post of Ambassador at Berlin it was for a limited period, which will shortly expire No arrangements have been made for the date of retirement or the appointment of

a successor.

THE ATLANTIC "RUM ROW.

MR. HUGHES' PROPOSED TREATY

WASHINGTON, October 31st.

Those well-informed estimate the world's production of rubber during the current xcept America, at 120,000 tons, so that in order to establish equilibrium on this basis hould be 240,000 tons. the total American consumption in 1923

GERMAN REPARATIONS,

Both

Pte. Kelly . Pte. Hayes very close thing, but in the second round Hayes gad denly lumped to his corner. He was un decided about carrying on but eventually decided to retire. Kelly had the advan tage in height and reach

Pte. Wilson. Pie. Highton-Hightor was all over Wilson and knocked him out.

a the second round.

C

GARRINSON OPEN LIGHT WEIGHTS (SEMI-FINAL).

Pto Flyan walk over from Pte Roberts,

A. B. Hines (H.M.S. Diomede) walk over from Pte, Brennai

GARRISON OPEN WELTER WEIGHTS (SEMIFINALA).

Pto. Gardiner Stoker Martin (EMS. Diomede).—In the first round the Stoker had it in all points. He was got in some hefty Blogs. In the last skilful. In the second round Gardiner round Martin scored freely and won un

500. points.

Pte. Carter walk over from Pte. Jack-

Company points:

The following is the position as regards

HO" H.Q

"D" Co

The following were the officials for the might

Referees-Major E. White, D.S.O... TLA.S.C. and Licut T. A. Soott-Bell, RN

Judges-Dr Minett, Mr. T. Tinson, Lieut. A. Walsh, D.C.M., R.G.A., and Midshipman Palmer, B.N.

Timekeeper R. S. M. Ewing MC CMS. Reardon. Committee.-President, Capt. W. J. H have depreciated with consequent detr Privates drew byes in the third round Redding, M.C., Lieut. V. E. Benke, Lient Howard, D.S.O.; Members, Licut. I. A and would have gone into the semi-final. C. Bailey, M.M., Sergt. Simmons, and without a fight had not Sergt. Tribe come

Cpl. Thompstons. forward. He gave a very nice exhibi tion

ment to the national credit. These should be consolidated under the proper admin istration.

LONDON, October 31st,

The members of Parliament wish to Reuter's Agency is informed that Great | Britain has suggested to the Allies that a learn the Government's intention with general demarche I made to Washington regard to this matter, a inviting the United States to be repre seated on the Committee of Experts under the Reparations Commission.

BYE-ELECTIONS.

YEOVIL

Relative to copper notes, the members

"REGIMENTAL" LIGHT WEIGHTS--SEMI-FINALS.” Pte. Flynn Pte. (74) Smith The fight went the full distance and to many of Parliament point out that these have it seemed as if the Regimental Star been depreciating for more than two (Flynn) had ceased to shine with his months without any serious attempt being customary brilliance. It looked as if he

made to stabilise the issue, B

The members of Parliament want to was beaton on points but the referee know how the Government proposes to ordered an extra

extra round which went in meet the situation, and also call on the favour of Flyan. Flynn is not so good Government to punish those responsible. the members of Parliament point out that the advantage, in height and reach and

With reference to the Government bonds, as he used to be

Pte, Ayre . L Cpl. Hill-Ayre had

7,024 domestic loans seenred on the Customs sur- 6,140 the Government raised foreign and won easily on points after a very tame

plus, but this year there will not be a sur- plus, involving the non-refunding"of "the"} loans, and ask how the Government pro- pose to deal with the situation.

PrEIxo, October 31st. A settlement has been reached of the

The bye-election at Yeovil, owing to the Anglo-American dispute which resulted

death of Mr. Aubrey Herbert, resulted as in the British Foreign Office withdraw tions of Mr. Hughes' proposal of a treaty Major G. F. Darius (Conservative)...13,205

It is expected that the British modifica follow:-NA

ing the exequstar of the American Con- beyond the three-mile limit will prove Lt. Col. C. W. Cohen (Liberal)

permitting search for contraband liquor. Mr. W. T. Kelly (Labour) sul and Vice-Consul at Newcastle, inacceptable to the American Government,

is believed that as a

RUTLAND. the August last year, for alleged improper British proposals the is a cost of

LosDex, October 31st conduct in-performance of functions.

Atlantic coast, will disappear, for vessels The Rutland (Stamford) by election

liquor intended to be sauggled

zled resulted as follows:---

It is stated that the officials concerned are now personas protue and the Con- sulate will be reopened within a fort

-night

GREEK REPUBLIC POSSIBLE

LONDON, October 31st.

There are indications that the Greek Government is contemplating proclaim ing a Republic in consequence of facts revealed in the enquiry into the revolt, An Athens message says the newspapers openly discuss the question. The Cabinet has convened a meeting of military and political tenders to consider the advis ability of changing the form of Gehern- ment

ATHENS, October 31st

"A" communiqué issued at the close of

meeting, states that there is

rum row

the

find no safety zone anywhere off whore. Mr. N. W. Smith Carrington (Con

In the event of the treaty with Great Hervative)

Britain taking this form, it is presumed Mr. A. Sells (Labour).

this method of with the

11,106

8,108

FINANCIAL READJUSTMENT

SOHEME.

matter will be proposed to other maritime PANEL DOCTORS' DISPUTE Replying to the Shanghai Chinese Bank

nations.

MAHOMEDANS ATTACK

A

HINDUS.

TEMPLE LOOTED.

DELHI, October 31st. Armed Mahomedans attacked Hindus

while praying in a temple in a village in the North West Frontier Province injured,

One Hindu was killed and many were

The temple was Iogted The police restored order.

THE RECENT MUTINY AT

SALONIKA

LONDON, October 31st, The Minister for Health made on alternative offer to a deputation of the panel doctors, which, it is hoped, will settle the dispute

AMBASSADOR HARVEY

Lands, October 31st, The American Ambassador Colonel Harvey, sails for Now York on November 3rd.

HOME RACING.

CAMBRIDGESHIRE.

LONDON, October 21st The race for the Cambridgeshire resul

PUNISHMENT OF MUTINEERS. ted as follows:

Arams, October 31st. The court-martial at Salonika on the

son to alter the policy hitherto followed 18 officers charged with complicity no the

Verdict Epinardum Dumas

Twenty-three man. Won by a neck with The betting was:-100 to 7 ag Ver. Some were dict: 8 to 1 agst Epinard, and 7 to 1 ages.

Dum

A semi-official message states that Mrecent mutiny sentenced Major Bakelarionn length separating second and third. Gonatas in the course of the menting said to death, and the others to imprisonment he was of the opinion that the King was for life at 10 or 12 Jak not concerned with the Metaxas rising.

L'acquitted.

show,"

REGIMENTAL BANTAM WEIGHTE (THIRD ROUND).

Pie Wildman Pte Alderson enther wild exhibition which went

TRANS-SIBERIAN ROUTE

TO BE RE-OPENED. The Trans-Siberian Railway Service, that has remained suspended ever slabo the outbreak of the Great War, énexected opened by an agrement among the by the Russian Revolution, is about to ha Soviet Russia, the China government, Bud the CE Railway, with a gradual restor ation of order in Siberia. The Chita government may organize three or four has both at Harbin Stationized trains for the purpose. way has alrendly two and The C.E. Ball-

service at short notice.

ready for This welcome scheme has heen embracef by the S.MB Co with alacrity, For the Changchun Fusan Section, Muk- Fusan express train, which has been oper den and Seoul, the existing Makdon theated daily since July 1st is to be pressed

inte service, while as to the Changchun Dairen Section, an additional weekly ex-

express will be made to connect, conveni- press is to be run specially to connect with the Trans-Siberian Service, This new

full distance. Alderson won on points. Pto. (05) - Smith . Pte. Rodaway

punished Rodaway in the second round Hodaway was very keen and did well in the first round. Smith improved and in the final round Bodaway's left did

ently at

PERING, October 31st. ers Association, Dr. W. W. Yen remarks tested to the Government regarding the

Pte. (91) Hughes, walk over from Pie non-payment of foreign loans, We Hodgson who damaged his eye, should speedily dovise mitable plans for pl Tompstone Pte. Stack-Stack meeting these obligations This Com retired at the end of the first round mission is preparing a comprehensive) scheme of readjustment of all financial problems, and are pushing on with the work According to the definite pro gramme which has been adopted it is hoped that all inadequately secured doar estic and foreign loans will be placed on firm footing, but they are complicated and requira time to straighten them out. soon as the roadjustment scheme is finally drawn up will be submitted to the Government for early adoption

that four foreign diplomats recently pro-useful work hut he lost on points. steamer with the Diren Shanghai

No definite date can yet be given for the much longed for mopening of the Trans-Siberian Line, but if the hopes of the Hessian side should come to a fruition. after receiving a hammering the enzly part of the coming year will we NOVICES FEATHER WEIGHTS CARD POUND), the scheme realized. We understand that EDPU the express trains kept ready by the C.E. Pte. Egan Pte. Jones Jones was Railway are simply dreams of luxury and placky and lasted the three rounds des comfort, having even a hot bath included pite the panching his poor old nose care among their up-to-date appointments. in for. He lost on points. Manchurian Daily Neur

L-Cpl. Baker Sergt. Wilson-The Sergeant shaped well but was badly jolt ed at the commencement. He went down twice in the first round and the last time te was counted out

&

Pte. Jenkins . Pte. Hayter-Jenkins retired in the first round without receive ing any punishment. Hayter's progress LATE MR. BONAR LAW,

so far has been blessed with luck! Pic Stores 7 Pte Tierney After a BURIAL IN WESTMINSTER ABBEY

great deal of playing about there was a LONDON, October 31st,

little bit of business, in second-round, The remains of the late Mr. Bonar Law Stokes, getting in one or two, punches frs to be hurled in Westminster Abbey os tiemiey won on points after a tame ex- November 2nd."

hibition

ARMER UNDER ARMS.

Lieut. Col. Guinness, the British Under Secretary for War, gives the following comparative figures of men under armaz

Grent Britain France

Germany

Russia t

United States

(1913.

106,000 80,000 |666,000 450,003-

836,000 (3,300,000 100,000

60,000 1127,00