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FRANCE'S NEW PRESIDENT.

M. PAUL' DOUMER

ELECTED.

(TUROVOH RENTER'S AGENCY,}

PARIS, May 13,

The result of the first ballot for President w¦---

M. Downer

M. Brind

4.12 401

M. Hennessy

15

M. Chassnin

monix)

(Com-

10 7

M. Domerguc As-M. Doumer is only 10 votes short of election by an absolute. majority, the prospects of M. Brian in the second ballot are regarded as lack. It is alrondy rumoured that M. Briand will withdraw his candidature, nume of M. Herriot as horse is now mentioned,

The

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M. Briand Withdrawn,

VERSAILLES, May 33. M. Briand has withdrawn his candidature and is going to Geneva to-morrow,

Result.

The voting on the second ballos was as follows:-

M. Dourner

Senator Marrnud

500 390

Majority

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, MAY 15, 1931.

LORD KYLSANT SUMMONED.

CIRCULATION OF FALSE "REPORTS, ALLEGED.

[TUROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY,}

LONDON, May 13. Router was informed at Lord Kylsant's house today that two Kummonses granted by the Magis trato at the Manrion House and been served un him to-day in con- nection with the affairs of the Roy al Mail Steam Packet Company, retiruable. for June 2

The Attorney-General stated in the House of Commons recently that the, affairs of the Hoyal Mail Co. were subject to investigation.

Emphatic Denial,

MR. COURTAULD'S FUTURE OF RUBBER

ORDEAL.

** HALLO! STOP! | AM ALL RIGHT."

{THROPON NEUTER'S AGENCY.)

ANGMAOSALIK, May 11.

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A shout of Hallo! "Stop! 1 | am all right," emerging from

small hole at the top of a huge mound of wow, told the rescuers that Mr. Coartauld" was alive! .

INDUSTRY.

CLO-DUTCH CO-OPERA-

TION ESSENTIAL.

«.(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENC}]",

LONDON, May 14.

The need of co-operation between the British and Dutch Governments

DISASTROUS FIRE IN JAPAN.

2,500 PEOPLE RENDERED HOMELESS.

(THROUGH REUTER'S "ADENCY.]

Tokyo, May 14.

Over 500 buildings have been

in regard to the conduct of the rnized to the ground, including a rabber industry was emphasised by bank, post office, town hall, tem. Mr. J. G. Hay, chairman, at teple, and theatre, and 2,500 people annual meeting of the Rubber

Growers Association held in Lon- | rendered homeless whilst 30 people don today.

aro missing, as the result of a fire He said there could be no effec- which broke out 1 Shiranemachi, tive control without such eo-apern.

LATER.

EGYPTIAN ELECTION

RIOTS,

WORKERS ON STRIKE: MANY RIOTERS KILLED.

(REUTER'S AMERICAK BERVICE);

Carno, May 14.5

The elections of the first degree delegates who eventually rezúrt Mombers of Parliament have open ed.

This morning there was serious trouble in the Bulat nad "Shubra quarters where the railway, and arena! workers are on strike..

burnt tramears and 'buses, and also "The mobs at Bolak attacked and attempted to larricade the streets by pulling down lamp posts. Tha

The movement has spread to the

Mr. Watkins' party of three after they had toiled many days in the snow and les located an enormous

tion, but, until Fome authorita- Niigata Prefecture, ice-covered snow drift, in which tive and unqualified assurances The fire, which is believed to be were received that the Dutch Gorof incendiary origin, raged for six Mr. Courtauld's but was found. A little hole which was serving as a legislations for the regalation of nut

ernment was prepared to consuler hours before it was brought under LONDON, May 13. chinney was shouted down and the put and was willing to control | control. Lord Kylssot said that, the al legation was that he circulated party breathlessly awaited a reply, native production, we can have no confident belief that our negatin

Million, and a Half Yen Damage,police were obliged to fire and it false annual reports for 1920 and The cheery response enne meḍitions enn reach a Fuccessful "con- 1927 in order to 'minload sharo-

is reported that many riotera wero ately and the rescuers with spades, | clusion," holders. He entirely denied the

killed, allegations and would fight the in . quarter of an hour, dug out case to the hilt He had no fear | Mr. Courtauld, thin but fit. of the result.

Mr. Courtauld related that a bliz Summonses Served on Ex-Auditor.zard two months earlier had buried the hut and it was impossible to | dig himself vat, among other things because he left his spade outside. The only air inlet was a chimney which he constantly worked at to keep open. ile had been through a lightless month except for an ocea

little petrol sional glimmer of a lamp which he used to melt the snow for drinking water. He spent the time sleeping, thinking and

keeping up his pecker,'

Losnox, May 14.

Two summosses have been served on the ex-auditor of the R.M.S.P. Company, Mr. Haruld John Mor- land, who is charged with niding and abetting Lord Kylsant in issu ing a false statement of accounts M. Hennessey withdrew his candi in the years 1980 and 1927,

Mr. Morland declined to discuss

dature.

Corrected Figures,

The official corrected figures

Jare:

M. Doumer.................. Senator Marrand

501 334

"A Rock Which Nothing Oould Move."!

M. Paul Douer is 74 and has the reputation of being the most imposing man

Mr. in France. Lloyd George has described him as t rock which rothing could Inove,

He was the unsuccessful ennili. date for the Presidency a quarter of a century ago and was a former. Minister under M. Brians his chief opponent to-lay,· He was formerly Governor-General, of Indo-China and President of the Chamber of Deputies twien.

1

Began Work at Age of Twelve. JATTH.

In addition to the votes enst for M. Dounier and M. Sarrand there were 43 among the ten other endi dates, hended by M. Painleve, with 13, and 20 spoiled papers.

**

M. Downer is a aavvy's son and began work at the age of 12 as a toymaker. He began his political career as a Radient in 1888 and was one of the first deputies. to ad- vocate inconie' tax,

Ile lost four suns in the War and represents, like, M. Noumergné, a tradition of level hended non- partisan statesmanship. He is ex- tremely young for his age, although German Regret,

he is 74.

BERLIN, May B. Remarkable expressions of re gret are eveked at M. Brian's defent. It is publicly felt that if he resolved to resign the Foreign Ministery the possibility of which was debated in political circles to- night, and withdrew from politics as a consequener, it would be n serious loss to Europe.

Politicians of his kind are rare in post-War Europe." says the Fassische Zeitung. Nobody in Europe knows who could succeed, him,"

Not to Resign.

PARIS, May 13. M. Briand states that he does not intend to resign from the Foreign Ministry.

PARIB, May 14.

M. Briand, in a statement in the Radical Socialist newspaper Repub- lique, anys: "I shall continue to manage foreign affairs as long as I have a majority in the Chamber and Senate."

Government's Foreign Policy Not

at Fault,

LATER.

M. Laval states that the vote at the National Assembly is in no way. interpretable as directed against the foreign policy of Governments of recent years, which Parliament constantly ratified. Moreover, the present. Cabinet must formally re- sign on June 13, when the now President of the Republic will enter office,

M. Laval night therefore ask M. Briam to defer his decision until then. This will enable M. Briand to participate in important nego tiations at Geneva, notably in re- gard to the Austro-German Customs Union, as Foreign Minister and Permanent Delegate of France to the. Lengue.

En Route to Geneva,

LATER. M. Briand tendered bis resigna- tion this morning but has agreed to the urgent request of his colleagues to withdraw it.

A[HÁVÁS AGENCY,]

LATER "3"""Brand" who fered to with- draw his resignation will go to night, to Genera, but he declared that he will not remgin till the end of the negotiations."

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The matter.

Walle Stars Line's Affairs. A message dated Feb, 12 stated: At the White Star Beting to. day, Sir William McLintock, whom the Trade Facilities Act advisory committee instructed to examine the position of the companies in the group, said that the White Star Co. assets were estimated at t £8,304,000, and the liabilities 11 £4,442,000, which meant that the whole of the ordinary share capital was lost.

The

amounted to £3,000,000.

tloficiency

He said that the voting trustérs considered that the White Star

Co. paid an extravagant price

ROYAL YACHT CLUB,

SIR THOMAS LIPTON, ELECTED

A MEMBER.

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

LONDON, May 14. Sir Thomas Lipton has Seun elected a prember of the Royal Yacht Squadron.

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS

RESIGNS.

LIKELY VISIT TO CANTON.

[TIHOVOR NEUTER'S AGENCY.]

SHANGBAI, May 14. The North China Daily News learns that Mr. Sun Po has devided

Saptich quarter which 15 near the main railway station.

Two Britishere Injured."

A report from Shiranemachi says that one person.

was burned to death, 20 seriously injured, and 30 slightly injured, and damage being caused to the extent of a million and a half yen, as the result of sparks blowing across the river, and - setting fire to a neighbouring viled to have been seriously injured age, reducing twenty houses to in this morning's rioting,

ashes.

to resign his position as Minister BRITISH TRADE IN INDIA. of Railways.

A message is being drawn op which he will forward to the capital in a day or two. It is also learned that Mr. Sun Fo is con templating visit to Cauton.

NAVAL AGREEMENT. GENEVA THE LAST HOPE.

(BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE]

Ray, May 13. In the House of Commons to-day the Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs said that there had been no further written communications from the French and Italian Gov.

when it took over the Royal Mai! | MUJ TSAI IN HONG KONG,ernments in connection with the

contract for the purchase of the Oceanic Steam Navigation Com pany, with a capital of £7,000,000; also, that too farge a proportion of capital had been raised by pre- ference shares bearing fixed an torest.

The hook value of the Royal Mail Steam Packet fleet and in vestments largely exceeded the pre- sent estimated value.

a subsequent meeting the Royal Mail Steam Packet debea- iore holders, by a large majority, consented to a moratorium, and the

raising of £250,000 by new deben

turs.

The Royal Mail Steam Packet stock recovered to 7 per cent., sa weighty Counsels' opinion that the liability was limited.]

Lord Kylsant, who is 0, Chairman and Managing Director Line, and the Union Castle Line. of the R.M.S.P, the White Star

He was created a Baron in 1923.

BANK DISCOUNT RATE.

· SUFFICIENT GOLD IN

BRITAIN.

(THROUGH BEUTER'S AGENCY.]

LONDON, May 11. The Bank of England discount is 2 per cent.

•

It is thought that the bank rate reduction will not affect trade as the effective market rate has been about 24 per cent. for some time.

The reduction is regarded as in- dicating that the Bank of England considers the present gold holdings of about £148,000,000 sufficient.

SILVER FUTURES.

AMERICAN PROPOSAL

APPROVED..

[REUTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE]

NEW YORK, May 1 The Board of the Nationa] Metal Exchange has approved & proposal for trade in silver futures and a beginning is expected on June 15.

The contract unit will be 95,000 Sunces, at 98.9 fineness, and price navement will be in one-hundredth cents.

CHANCELLOR ILL.

ANXIETY OVER BUDGET.

(TAKODOK REUTER'S AGENCY.]

LONDON, Ry 13,

INSPECTORS TO BE

APPOINTED.

(THROUGH LEQTER'S AGENCY.]

LONDON, May 13.

In the House of Commons to-day Mr. H. Graham White (Labour, Birkenhead, East) asked whether the administration Hong Kong proposed to appoint an Inspector or Inspectors to watch over the treatment of mui trai in Hong Kong.

Dr Shields said that the Gov. ernor had informed Lord Passfield that he was submitting proposa la for such an appointment.

Naval Agreement, although oral exchanges of views and taken place..

It was possible that at the forth comping meeting at Geneva the opportunity might be found for further discussions.

AIR MAIL SERVICES.

REGULAR SERVICE BEYOND INDIA?

[BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE.]

RUGBY, May 13. Questioned in the House of Mail Service to Commons regarding a regular Air Australia, the Under-Secretary for Air, Mr. F.

In reply to a further question he said that there was no evidence, of the registration of mi įkai be White had any evidence of evasion yond India was under considera- og evaded. If Mr. H. Graham Montague, said that the establish- ment of a regular Air Service be- Dr. Shiels would be glad to receive tion by the Governments concern.

it.

CIVIL SERVANTS' SALARIES.

BREACH OF FAITH: AND A HARDSHIP.

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

LONDON, May 13. The question of the salaries of Civil Servants in Hong Kong was raised in the House of Commons at question tinio to-day.

cd,

SEIZURE OF EX-KING'S

POSSESSIONS.

PRIMATE FLEES TO FRANCE.

(THROUGH 'BEUTER'S AGEKOY.]

MADRID, May 13. The Primate of Spain, Cardinai Archbishop of Toledo, has fed to France,

LATER.

Dr. Drammend Shiela told Sir Robert Hamilton (Conservative, | Orkney), 'that the total annual

The Primate (Cardinal Segueu} | difference bewoen salaries formerly

paid on a sterling and now on the safely reached the frontier at Iran dollar basis, was estimated atby motor-car. £70,000 annually, on the salary bill of £450,000. The consent of the Civil Servants was not obtained to the alteration.

A Breach of Faith, Mr. Tan MacPherson (Liberal, Rony and Cromarty) asked if it was not a breach of faith with the Civil Servants.

Dr. Shiela agreed that it was a difficult matter and a hardship. The Colonial Secretary had only reluctantly ngreed to it, but the position of Hong Kong's finance was so serious that strong men- eures wore necessary. However, the Finance and Currency Com. mission were at present examining the whole position in Hong Kong and Dr. Shiols hoped to have their report in a few months.

Mr. MacPherson pointed out that the dollar had fallen heavily In the last few years, and again asked if it was not a breach of faith.

The Government has decided to seize all ex-King Alfonso's posses. sions, alleging that he employed his position to enrich himself..

Martial Law.

LATEN Martial law has been declared throughout Andalusia,

FRANCO-GERMAN

RELATIONS.

DELEGATION LEAVES FOR

GENEVA.

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

BERLIN, MAY 13. In view of discussions which are likely vitally to affect Franco- German relations, an unprecedently large German delegation has left for Bruciato attend the meeting. of the Council of the League of Nations.

Dr. Shiels said that a special arrangement was made to pay half The salary at the current crebange rate, which, ract the demand for Mr. Philip Snowden has had a remittances. Every effort was be- serious sethnok in health. He probing made to meet the difficulties, The delegation is headed by Dr. ably overstrained himself in intro- and the matter would be reconsi- Ourtius, who is accompanied by during the Budget after his illness. dered when the report was received; fifty experts and advisers.

IDWIN GANDHI AGREEMENT CRITICISED.

[BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE]

Rugay, May 13.

In a debate on the India Offico vote in the House of Commons today, Sir Philip Cunliffe-Lister (Conservative) drew attention to the serious effect of the boycott and picketing on British trade. He declared that not only was tho Irwin-Gandhi agreement not. being carried out in the letter," but no attempt was being made to carry it dut, and the sealed truce whe a delusion.

Sir Herbert Samuel (Liberal) said that the most important causes of the collapse of Lanenshire Trade had undoubtedly been the Indian tariff duties and the Indian boy cott. He invited the Secretary for India, Mr. Wedgwood-Bean, to in dicate the steps being taken to press on with the necessary mea suros to implement the conclusions of the Round Table Conference, for the sooner this was done the more likely it would be that the troubles in India would conse.

Mr. Wedgwood-Been said that in some quarters it was wrongly im agined that the difficulties through which Lancashiro Was passing were solely due to the political cause mishandled in India, but it must be remembered that in the last 10 years the whole of the British export trado had suffered. л severe decline.

Government Encouraging Indian Industry,

Dealing with the Irwin-Gandhi conversations, he pointed out that the Government of India wero en- couraging Indian Industry. The nation of India's huge agricul

Later. Two British engincera are report-

The casunity list so far is 10 killed and 80 wounded.

Lion of India could be improved the Lancashire cotton trade would: benefit,

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The total demand for cotton goods in India was nearly 4,000,000 yards, and as production of Indian mills was only 2,300,000 yards there was a big margin which would have' to be filled from external sources," particularly the demand for bet- tar quality of goods increased.

Ho emphasised the necessity of restraining extremists on

both sides. The restoration of good. relations between the two peoples was the first essential. Patience and courage in pursuit of peace were never more necessary.

Mill Owners Support Gandhi 7 Mr. Winston Churchill said that: the Imperial Parliament was res ponsible for the welfare of the peo ples both of India and Britain,, and until they parted with that. responsibility they had power and. inwful rights to act in the intercats. of both. Ha declared that the boycott and demands for prohibi- tive tariffs were directly injurious. to the well being of the mass of India. There was scarcely any commodity whose exclusion from India would inflict, more injury on the Indian people than cotton cloth, No class of capitalist in the world in this year of econo- mic-misfortune had made auch vast profits as tho Indian Mill-Owners, This, coupled with the fact that conditions in Indian Mills were lamentally below those of other r countries, entitled them to say that it was in the interests of the Tadian people that this monopoly should be provented. Indian-mill-owners were financial supporters of Gandhi and provided the money behind the

The debate is proceeding.

tural population lay in the encour- agement of village industry. The economic value to India of this movement was not fully appreciat ed here, but if the eucnomie posi-boyentt.

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