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FLIERS CROSS ATLANTIC.

POST AND GATTY LAND

"AT" SEALAND.

(THROUGH REUTER'8'AGENCY.]

LONDON, June 24.

Post and Gatty landed at the Air Force aerodrome, at Sea- land, Cheshire, at 11.45 a.m., and resumed their fight to Berlin at 26 p.m. *

Pass Over Wales. The trans-Atlantic fliers, Post and Gatty, are reported to have passed over Gangor, Wales.

[REUTER 2 AMERICAN SERVICE]

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New Youx, June 23. At five o'clock this afternoon, Wiley Post and Harold Gatty took off from Harbour Grace, Newfound- land, on a flight across the Atlan tie to Berlin, thus commencing a thrilling race to fly round the world in seven days. The 'plane is carry. ing 800 gallons of potraf

4.

Danish Filem Also Set Out.

HARBOUR GRACE, June 24.. The Danish flyers," Hillig and Holria, started on their trans- Atlantic flight at dawn.

·UNDAUNTED AVIATRIX.

TO RESUME FLIGHT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

[REUTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE]

NEW YORK, Juno 23. An X-ray examination of Mise .Ruth, Nicholls showed that har

apine in slightly injured and two. vertebrae cracked. It is painful but should mend quickly.

The injury was due to the oil tank breaking away in landing and. striking the airwoman in the back. 'Plane to be Repaired.

Sr. Jour's, NEW BRUNSWICK,

Juno 23.. Undaunted by her misfortune Miss Ruth Nicholls declares that as soon as she can get the money to repair her 'plano and get out of hospital she will be en route on her trans-Atlantic fight.

A message dated June 22 stated: -The airwoman, Miss Ruth Nicholls, who arrived here on the first stage of her trans-Atlantic fight was injured when she made a faulty landing. She was sent to hospital but her injuries are not serious.

VOLCANO ERUPTION IN JAPAN.

NO CASUALTIES: HOUSES

·AND CROPS DAMAGED.

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

TOKYO, June 24. About seventy houses are report- ed damaged by rain and ashes fol- lowing three successive eruptions, early. on Monday morning, of a volcano on Kuchieiraba Island, south of Kagoshima,

There were no casualties, but it is beloved serious damage, was done to crops.

Volcanic eruptions have been un- usually frequent lately.

HOME BY-ELECTION.

CONSERVATIVES RETAIN SEAT,

(THROUGHT REUTER'S AGENCY.]

LONDON, June 23, The by-election in the Wavertree Division of Liverpool, due to the ratirement of the Cchsorvätive, J. A. Tinne, resulted as follows: --

Nalicnin (Conservative) 18,687 · Trelaven. (Labour) 10,042

Majority.

TWO EXPLORERS

: HONOURED.

9,645.

MR. BERTRAM THOMAS AND

REAR-ADMIRAL BYRD,

"

(BRITISH WIRELESS, SERVICE]

RUGBY, June 23. It was announced at the annual meeting of the Royal Geographical Society to-day that the King had approved an award of the Founder's Modal to Mr. Bertram Thomas for his geographical work in Arabia and his successful crossing for the first time of the Rubal Khali De- sert in North Arabia, and the

Richard Byrd,

United

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 1931.

FRANCE DELAYS PUBLICATION OF REPLY TO THE HOOVER PLAN.

SEVERE CRITICISM OF FRENCH ATTITUDE

BY BRITISH PRESS.

DOUBTS OF SETTLEMENT EFFECT

LONDON STOCK MARKET.

[THEDUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

PARIS, June 21. The Ministerial Council has de- cided not to publish Trance's reply, to President Hoover's proposal until the Premier, M. Laval, makes a statement in the Chamber "on June 20.

French Reply Not: Begarded Favourably?

~~ [REUTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE}

Well-informed circles believed that the reply will take the form of a counter-proposal aiming at obtaining the certainty that the Young Plan will not be affected.

German Pien.

BERLIN, June 23. A plea for a candid exchange of views with France on Franco-Ger- man problems was made by Chan cellor Bruening in a wireless, bread- cast last night

After stating that the German New York, June 21.

Government was prepared to co. The United States Government operate to the atmost in the attain ment of President Hoover's aim. ditions to the acceptance of Presi-problems confronting France and has informed France that her con Herr Bruening declared that the dent Hoover's proposal will not be

Germany were so great and urgent regarded favourably by Washing for both countries that a candid ton, according to the Paris coire- spondent of the Associated Press. exchange of views could hardly fail to and some ground satisfac

to a solution... tory:

French Eaply."

PARIA, Jane 23. Although the French reply to President Hoover's proposal will not be. put in final form until to day's Cabinet meeting, the Pre- mier, M. Laval, last night indicated to the United States Ambassador the substance of France's answer.

"Do Not Let Us Fool Ourselves,”

[BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE]

WIMBLEDON TENNIS MILITARY SPY SHOT PLEDGE BROKEN BY

TOURNAMENT.

TWO JAPANESE DEFEATS IN THIRD ROUND.

{THROUGE REUTER'S AGENCY.]

IN CANTON.

FORMER OFFICER IN SUN

YAT SEN ARMY.

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

CANTON, June 24. Mr. Ng Tse Fung military: spy of Nanking, who was anally tracked

CANTON GOVT.

WAR LOAN MUST BE PAID FOR" IN SILVER.

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

CANTON, Juno 24,

The sudden and unexpected re-

Losbos, June 24...

fusal of the Government to abide With lowering skies and showers play was restricted in the centre

by its former decision in the unnt- and number one courts.

On the opening of play there and arrested during the latter part ter of accepting Central Bank of were two Japanese defents at the of last week in his headquarters Kwangtung notes in payment for bonds forming the 210,000,000 War hands of Frenchmen, who are more on Tsing Shui Ho Street, was after Lo, now under fotation, is arous- accustomed to heavy turf. 2

a brief trial, forced to face the ing considerable anxiety in business Boussun had Kawachi hopelessly

firing squad in the north-eastern circles here." It will be remember- out of position.

Boussus with chop strokes and suburb of the city yesterday after that it would accept these depre

od that the Government announced his longer, reach worked havoc with noon at sunact

ciated banknotes to the extent of the Japanese defence. Kawachi

The condemned man, a native of 40 per cent. if payment was made was obviously handicapped and seemed discouraged and was down Kwangtung, was a high military in June. In July the proportion was to, be 30 per cent. banknotes quickly. to 1-4 In the second set officer in Chiang Kai Shek's army. Bousaus, by working the ball from He was highly educated, being a and 70 per cent, silver, in August, sideling to sideline, had the adva: graduate of the University of 20 and 80 per cent, and if pay- and a military ment was made after August only tage owing to Miki's inferior Pennsylvania. mobility. The latter concentrated academy of note in America. He silver would be accepted. The on his services mainly by which he had been in military service since Government further pledged itself pulled up to 3-4, but it was n hone his return to China in 1823, and to devote a part of the loan to the less task for Miki to retrivo. He had a brilliant record. In 1923 he resuscitation of its banknotes which was also hindered and had to lob was an army officer under Dr. Sun are quoted at about es couts to the frequently, but Borotra amashed Yat Sen, who was the Goneralis paper dollar. these exuberantly. Miki then wide-simo of the Southern Forces. ly concentrated on baseline play later joined the 3rd Army, and in and his hackhand cross-court shots 1928 was supointed by General worried the Frenchman.

In the Chen Thai Tong aide-de-camp in third set Borotra twice double. the campaign against the Com- faulted but want to 30 and won munists and bandits in southern

Kwangtung, comfortably.

In 1920 he accom- nanied Marshal Li Tsai Hsin to Nanking and joined hands with Marshal Chiang Kai Shek, holding various positions of importance, 6-Central University. He was one of including a Professorship. in the

the authorized delegates to Weihai- wei at the time when the British Government returned the port to

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MEN'S SINGLES.

Third Round" Results,

Rugby, June 23. The British Government's cordial acceptance in broad principle of President Hoover's proposals, S announced by the Premier in the It is believed in diplomatic cir- House of Commons yesterday, was cles that the reply insists that Ger- to-day handed to the United States Boussus beat Kawachi 6-3, many shall continue to pay uncondi- 1 Government by the British Ambas|| 6-4.4 tional annuities under the Young sador in Washington, Sir Ronald Borotra beat Miki 6-4, 6-1, 6-2 Plan. France, however, is prepared Lindsay.

Wood, America, heat Maier, the to hand over these annuities to the

Speaking at the American Cham-Spanish Davis Cup player, 9-6, 6-3, Bank of International Settlements, ber of Commerce luncheon in Lon. 6.2. which may make loans therewith todon to-day, the Dominion Secre- the Central European countries ¦ tary, Mr. J. H. Thomas, said that which have been most severely hit the magnificent action of President by the present crisis, and to make up the deficit in the French Bud- get caused by handing over the

annuities.

The Government will doubtless he obliged to postpone its plan of national reconstruction.

Press Criticis

(BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE)

Ching.

Не

His execution yesterday after. great deal of public attention, and his tragic end was witnessed by a big crowd.

Thrilling Contest.

When he was arrested, large LONDON, June 23. quantities of literature of an in- One of the most thrilling conflamatory nature were found, all Hoover showed that he and his tests of the day was witnessed. on

giving evidence of the guilt laid to people were not only alive to the the centre court between present

his charge. economic factor but also to the pay, and past British Davis Cup pinyers, chological factor. He could do not. G. Hughes and Doctor. J. Onoon attracted a other, at that American gathering, than pay a tribute to the wonder

Gregory ful gesture which was the first really practical step towards world recovery. "But don't let us fool, ourselves," Mr. Thomas continued, by assuming that this is the only key. Do not let us misconstrue the situation by assuming that all is

RUGBY, June 24. The Times, in a leader, Betting Patron's Medal to Rear-Adiniral forth reasons for the French hesita

now well. There are still many States tions, says that they desire sym- difficulties to get over. There must pathetic consideration even though he other moves and those moves, on 1 balance that no other I believe, are inevitable. nation has claimed, and adds it is

Navy. for his Antarctic Expedition and Bight over both the North and South Poles.

Maddening Monts

The man who dared

The manager was furious. The young man scrunched. The waitress was fabbergasted. The young man went -on scrunching. Over the faces of his fellow lunchers stole a look of horror mingled with admiration at his sangfroid. Still he went on scrunching He didn't care, How delicious they were, these "Omaitins” Ruskej How subtle their meiting" crispness... how piquant their unusual favour. He tooks drink. What an admirable lunch he was having. Why should be order anything else when he had got these perfect ruska? He toyed with the idea of passing them round. Perhaps it was hardly fair to keep such pleasure all to himself. And yet, dash it all, there were only a few left. No, he couldn't spare them. Certainly not

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Pusks

DIGESTIVITA:

sincerely to be hoped that neither diplomatic Dor public discussion may be allow- ed to imperil what the Dominions Secretary, Mr. Thomas, called yes terday the First real step towards world recovery.".

The Daily Telegraph, which

Gain to Austraila.

Dwart . Glaft,

Unlike Miki, whose smile is a famous attraction to the gallery, Jiro Satoh, who was dwarfed by his six feet ten inches Irish oppon- ent, was an impassive little David against Goliath,

F. J. Perry (Britain) beat Aoki (Japan), 7-5, 6-2, 6-3.

Madam Mohan (India). bent Ronald Boyd (Argentine), 6-1, 6-2, With all his impassiveness, he 6-1. like aim and Tildenesque power and swung over service aces with David-

precision,

The ponderous Irishman's gram demeanour as he kept shuffling to and fro on the baseline made him a quiet character, whereas Satoh with his mouse-like nimbleness was everywhere on the court at once.

Perry's Swiftness.

clay (Britain), 6-3, 6-1, 6-3.

C. Boussus (France) beat L. Bar-

F. Shields (U.S.A.) beat David (England), 2-6, 6-0, 6-3, 6-4.

I. G. Hughes (Britain) beat Dr. J. C. Gregory (Britain), 34, 1-0, 6-2, 6-3, 6-2.

J. Satoh (Janan) beat Lyttleton Rogers (Ireland), 4-6, 7-5, 6-3, 6-2.

But in its faver to raise money for military expenses, the Govern ment ignored its former decision and, to the great disappointment. of both the property owners and merchants, demanded nothing but silver coins even at the risk of losing public confidence. Evidently the Government does not care to resuscitate its banknotes at present. Protest by Chamber of Commerce.

The Canton Chamber of Com merce sent a petition to the Pro- vincial Government yesterday, ask- ing it to abide by its former decis sion as regards necepting banknotes in payment for bonds on behalf of the merchants. The petition print ed out that this sudden and un- enlied for change in policy would affect the credit of the Government, Moreover, it would add to the general business depression, which is at present anything but good..

CHANG COMPLETELY RECOVERED.

NOW RECEIVING POLITICAL CALLERS.

(Wah Tes Tat Pao.)

سبته

TIENTSIN, June 24, It is announced that General: Chang Hsuch Liang has completely In the House of Representatives

recovered from his illness and is at Canberra to-day Mr. James

expected to receive political callers. Scullin, the Australian Promier,

He will also shortly grant an inter- said that he cordially joined with

view to Pressmen in order to 'ex- Mr. Ramsay MacDonald in welcom- The Japanese dazzled his oppon- W. Van Ryn (U.S.A.) bent Mer-press his official view on the pre- ing President Hoover's proposals ent with the dexterous manipula-lin (France). 6-2, 6-4, 6-1.

bent political situation. thinks it inconceivable that the and was eagerly awaiting details. tion' of his returns, coupled with Sydney Wind (U.S.A.) beat Other Chinese news will be found opportunity extended by Washing- Allowing for the relief Britain some firework volleys after a dash Crossley (Britain). 6-3, 6-1, 6-2.

on page.5. ton should be allowed to nnes, had already afforded to Australia to the net. asks: "If Germany be denied the and also the foregoing of Austra year's relief which President Hon-lit's share of Reparations, he eati ver proposes, she should exercise mated that Australia's net gain her right under the Young Plan to would be £8,093,000. declare a moratorium of conditional reparation and payments, what would be France's position? If France then fulfilled her obligations under the plan and had at the same time to continue those pay- ments to Washington and Lendon, which it is now proposed to post- pone, how much would he loft of the unconditional annuity from Germany. Very sittle say experts! Little enough indeed to justify endangering the success of Pre- sident Hoover's promise of rescue."

U.S. WORSE. OFF THAN GREAT BRITAIN.

IMPRESSIONS OF SIR ARTHUR BALFOUR.

"

F. J. Perry, one of the British hopes, had little difficulty in de- feating Aoki. The Japanese, who is greatly admired in England

and by Perry himself, hung grimly THE HONG KONG & CHINA GAS COMPANY, LTD.

in the first set and reached five ally but after that Perry was bis master. He won the next two games for set, and the second set went to him at 6,2.

Aoki staged a brief rally in the third, extracting the first two but games by crafty placing, Perry's virility and swiftness in Southampton, June 1-Sir Arthur seizing on the Japanese player's Balfour's visit to America leads mistakes, which were all too fre The Manchester. Guardian · ex-

him to prefer the economic situa- quent, gave him the match. presses the belief that if Presidenttion of Great Britain to that of

Surprising Win, Hoover had ignored the informa.. the United States.

Tho He had attended the Internation

young Indian exponent, tion which convinced him that Ger- many was on the verge of collapse, al Conference of Chambers of Com Madan Mohan, gained a surpris Germany would have declared a meree at Washington, and when beingly easy win over the leading moratorium, perhaps within a week, landed here to-day from the Olym. Argentine aspirant to Wimbledon

honours, Ronald Boyd. and France would have been in a pic he said: worse position than if she accept- If one had to choose between. ed the Hoover proposal. By ac the present economic positions of cepting France could, like other the United States and Great Bri countries, look forward to a lesstain, one would undoubtedly choorn hazardous future.

the latter, for, although we have many troubles, our foundations are secure."

J

The general tone of the London stock markets opened easier this morning ia consequence of doubts. regarding the French reply to the Hoover proposal.

Italy Accepts, (THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

ROME, June 24. Signor Mussolini has telegraphed the Italian Ambassador at Wasb- ington to convey Italy's acceptance of the Hoover plan to the American Government.

Germany Asks for Candid Exchange of Viowa.

[HEUTEL'S AMERICAN SERVICE]

WASHINGTON, June 23.

Sir Arthur said that the depres sion in the United States was very much exaggerated by the fractie speculation, which had hit practic ally, every home in America. Real- ly good shares had been ancrificed · in the disaster which had over- taken speculative shares."

Dead Wood."

WOMEN'S SINGLES.“

First Round. Mrs, Harper (America) beat Miss Thomas (Britain), 6-3, 04,

Betty Nuthall beat Mdile. Bor- thet (France), 0-0, 0-2

Senorita d'Alvarez (Spain) beat, Mrs. Lycett (Britain), 26, 6-1, 6-2.

Mrs. Van Ryn (U.S.A.) beat Mlle, Merlin, 6-3, 6-3.--

MEN'S SINGLES;

Second Round

H. W. Austin (Britain) beat H. Batch (Japan), 6-1, 6-3, 0-0, 7

Continued on next Column.)

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I do not think we can look for any real, recovery in American fin ance for some time," Bir Arthur added. "There is still a lot of dend wood to eat out. It is un-

↑ Sir James Lithgow, Air Arthur fortunate, because the United Duckham, and Mr. Moir Mackenzie, States are the largest consumers of who undertook a special mission to raw materiale and primary pro Canada for the Federation of Bri- The German Government through ducts, and we are only just realistish Industries, also arrived here the German Embassy has formallying what a large portion of our to-day.

trade has been concerned" with accepted President Roover's pro furnishing those raw materials and posal for a moratorium.g

primary products to the United Counter-Proposal.

States.

Sir Arthur said that, from his

Sir Arthur Duckham, speaking of {THHOUGH REUTER'S AGENCY. J'

examination of the economic posi- the economic situation in Amerien, tion of Canada, he was convinced nid that the people were much RADIE, June The French reply to President that, providing they could liquidate more despondent tire the people d Hoover is now being drafted, but their wheat position without too this country. They are having a before despatching it the French much loss, there was no reason why bad time, and they think it is going to last," he said. 1. 1607 manatda Government in discussing all ques. I the Dominion should not recover tions involved with the Italian and economically fairly soon, lazerThe depression, he thought, would Belgian Governments,

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