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A "HARD BUT SOUND

BUDGET THE TIMES

PROOF OF BRITAIN'S DETERMINATION

TO CONSOLIDATE E HER FINANCES

BEER DRINKERS, BREWERS AND INCOME TAX PAYERS DISPLEASED

REUTER AND DRITISH WIRELESS.],

LONDON, April 20. Austen, esatious, sound, bleak, grim, honest, courageous, are lome of the editorial adjectives employed; this. thoming' theon- meats upon the Budget introduced By Mr. Neville Chamberlain yesterday afterncon.

While all the morning papers do not coriceal their "disappoint- ment, dubbing the Budgét a reliefless epilogue to Lord Snowden's. dramatis predecessor, they nevertheless interpret it as n impres- sive proof to the world of Britain's ironclad determination to con- solidate her financial armour aml tó ask her people to be patient a little longes untill the concanic Blizzard blows itself out. "

The Times saya the Budget is hard" but sound, while the Labour organ, the Daily Herald, laodaiendly remarks: "A nothing budget."

"DEEPLY DISAPPOINTED, BUT NOT DISHEARTENED

LONDON, April 10.

"We are deeply disappointed, but not disheartened-it is inconclusive, but in some respects, is hopeful”.

Thức view of Mria Neville Cham- berlain's first Budget was expressedi t-night by a prominent industrial Conservative and it seems to repre- sent the majority opinion.

H.R. H. the Prince of Wales was' among the many distinguished poo- ple present in the galleries of the House.

Hope of Surplus. i

The Chancellor spoke for an hour and threequarters. Last year's un- tional accounts, published on March 31, showed that the revenas amount-

The Budget will probably avoko jed to £770:163,000 and expenditure an extra measure of disappointment. owing to the chilly tones of inevitato £770,599,000. Mr. Chamberlain bility in which Mr. Chamberlain this afternoon disclosed that othe #poke..

estimated expenditure for the year Here and there he produced ending March 81," 1933 amounts to amile, even a laugh eamn ocensional

£704,300,000 - 几 deficiency - ly. « Fig most cases, however, it was

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of

HONG KONG DAILY FRES

FUTURE OF CHINA

LEAGUE. TUTORSHIP

ADVOCATED

(TBROVON NEUTER'S AGENCY.)

LONDON, April 201

A strong plea for so-operation between China and the Lengua "of Nations was made by S. F. Moyera, the Chaimaan, at the annual meet. ing of the China Association.

He declared that the League was Fcalled on to participate in solving |the problem of international ponca:

REBEL TROOPS

CAPTURE

CHANGCHOW

GOVT. TROOPS RETREAT IN "UNKNOWN" DIRECTION"

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGİNOY.}

SRANGRAI, April, 20.

Sun Lien Chung captured Chang, chow at hoop yesterday: Govern mest troops retreated in an un known direction:

in the Far East, which was dan S'HAI SETTLEMENT

goring the world The League could help China with men and money. It would not seek to establish for eign control in China, but show her how to control herself. He meant League tutorship not tutelago,. namely, expert, teaching of the arts ¡nf modern government without a (vain attempt at guardianship.

China could benefit mich from joutside assistance, while there is no doubt of the advantages the Wast would obtain from a rehabilitated Chine. With internal penee the Chinoso share in world trade, both [as a producer and a

consumer Would increnas greatly,

INDIAN CRIMINÄL PRISONERS

HUNDREDS BEING RELEASED

TO MAKE ROOM FOR POLITICAL OFFENDERS

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(THROUGH MEUTER'S" AGENCY:]

POONA,, April 20.. of criminal offences are being re

Hundreds of prisoners convicted leased from gaols in Bombay by the Government before serving their full terms, owing to congestion a very bollow laugh, as, for in-£1,700,000; stance, when he joked about beer, proposals, he estimates, a Budges caused by the recent influx of poli declared it was overtaxed and then surplus at the end of the year ofis expected to increase,

tical priseners the number of which Kave no relief.

Similarly in two cases he appeared £798,000.

to ba landing’up, to some new nation and then instead of announcing

The changes in taxation; were neither numerous nor large. They

Long-term prisoners with good records are given preference. Many half their sentence. of the released have served only

TAXES

PARTIAL REMISSION TO CHINESE SUGGESTED

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY)

SHANGILA, April 20..

The Municipal Council of the International Settlement is giving serious consideration to the ques- tion of partial remission of taxation to Chinese ratepayers in the east- ern and northern districts of the Settlement which were directly affected by the recent trouble.

Proposals to this effect were placed before the new Council members at a meeting to-night, and an ocial announcement will bo forthcoming as soon as the detan have been worked out and decided

upon.

JAPANESE COTTON MILLS TO RE-OPEN

WORK FOR THOUSANDS

OF CHINESE

(THROUGH KEUTER'S AGENCY.]

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SBANGHAY, April 20. The Japanese cotton mille at Shanghai, which employ thousanda of Chinese, have decided to re-open The mills closed in on April 93..

ese hostilities:

WITHDRAWAL OF

TAP TROOPS

ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ADOPTS RESOLUTION:

ETHNOCGR REUTER'S AGENUKĄ

GENEVA, April 19,"

The Assembly Committee of Nine. teen, after an hour's deliberation, unanimously adopted a resolution providing, notably, that the Mixed Commission in Shanghai shall have competence to decide by a majority vote when conditions have returned to normal and when the Japanese forces can withdraw with safety...

MORE JAP TROOPS FOR MANCHURIA ?

TOKYO DENIES ACCUSATIONS OF

MILITARY AGGRESSION

RUSSO-JAPANESE TENSION RIDICULED

THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.].

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Toxro, April 20. for the south is accordance with

Thut the despatch of further reschedule.

UNACCEPTABLE TO JAPAN Inforcements to Manchurin may be

Tokyo, April 20.

It is authoritatively stated that it is impossible for Japan to agree, to Geneva's Draft Resolution, leaving the Mixed Committee to Ax the daze for the withdrawal of Japanese troops from Shanghai

CHINA ACCEPTS RESOLUTION

NANKING, April 201 Contrary to expectation, a For. eign Office spokesman, this even ing nonuced that the Chinese the Geneva resolution and has in- Goverumcat has decided to accept structed Dr. W. W. Yen accord. ingly,

STIR AT GENEVA

GENEVA,, April 20: Some star was created by the report from Tokyo to the effect that Japay will refuse to agree to the -resolution empowering B Mixed Commission to fix the date for withdrawal.

On receipt of the report M. Hymans arranged to confer with Mr. Nagaoka and Dr. Yen this morning.

'The Draft Resolution empowers 0. commission at the request, of some of the parties to pronounce when the time has arrived, when a com plete withdrawal can, be reasonably effectable, hoping that any decision will be unanimous, but failing un- animity any decision taken by a majority will be valid, the chair. man having the casting vote. It uzges the parties in, dispute to rosupe negotiations with animated determination for a rapid condo-

Powers to continue their assistance. It concludes, that, in the event of failure of an agreement the whole

to be brought for consider tion before the full Assembly, in

necessary if the situation becomes worno, was hinted by the War Minister in

in a Press interview, which is given prominence in vernacular papers.

Although unsplcided, it is believ- ed General Araki meant the bandit situation, rather than via a via the the Soviet, as General Elirose whose division has just relieved i General Tamon's ad Harbin, is. quoted to have ridiculed the re- ports of Russo-Japanese tension...

A GROSS SLANDER

Toxyo, April 20. Emphasising that there will never be peace in the Far East without. friendly relations between Russis and Japan, the War Office has issued a statement to the Press categorically denying, the Soviet accusations of Japanese military

resion and the instigation of White Russians,

The accusation that the Japanese any and White Russians are in collusion is characterised as a groes. slander. It is asserted that the army has never employed or assist- ed White Russians.

The

statement declares that Japanese military authorities are exerting their utmost efforts to restore peace and order in Man eburia and Mongolia, bút have abaciately no intention of violating Soviet rights in that territory.

In conclusion the statement bints that the completion of the javesti pations into the dynamiting of Japanese troop train is likely be revoal that Comraunists were im

on the word of a certain high Soviet. official, who is quoted to be com- plaining that the activities of lower grade Communists are frequently embarrassing,

PROGRANITCHNAYA LOOTED

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PRIPING, April va Pogranitchnayn was looted on April 1.

The anti-Manchukuo General Wang Teh Lin established hiìa headquarters there yesterday.

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LEAGUE COMMISSION ARRIVE AT CHINWANGTAO

PRIPIMO; Apr 201 The League Commissioners arrive ed at Chinwängtao at 10 am

Danen, April 201 The two Japanese destroyers" bringing M. Claudel, Herr Schnoo and the Japanese asessor and staff arrived here thin evening from Chipwangta

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TROOP TRAIN DISASTER

DETECTIVE CHIFE ARRESTED

"HARBIN, April 40. : Japanese gendarmes have arrest ed Mr. Kao Chang Chun Chief of the Detective Bureau of the Chinese Eastern Railway, who is believed to be the princion culprit in the dynamitong of the Japanese troep. train last week.

LATER.

examination of suspects arrested A Rengo" message, declare that

following the troop train, disastor revealed that Kao Chang Chan was the ringleader. It is alleged that Kao Chang Chun, who is a graduate. of a Soviet, military school, bas heen in secret communication with

decision indicated that a now com included no relief for the income The release is unconditional, and the early stages of the Sino-Japansion,, sad begs specially interested plicated, though reliance is placed Soviet employees of the C.ER...

mittge would be appointed to study the question in each case,

Atmosphere, of Glbom,

tax payer and no reduction in, the bear tax. Although we are begin In consequence of his manner afning to see light between the trees, presenting a far from encouraging we have far to go before we emerge statement, he sat down in what pro- minent Ministers described ak

into easier ways," he said; atmosphere of gloom, z

He said that sagar concessions. Special interests are naturally in would cost £1,100,000 in the present dignant at the Budget. Beer. drinkers, brewers and income-tax year, and annonfiend the conting- payers (the latter had been expectance of the concession of 12/- per ing either a real relief or some hundred weight on home beet sugar. specink robates for married men) are The revival of the, duty of foreign- especially displeased as the entire absence of relof.

The iron and steel industry has not, however, given up hope. The industry pine its trust in the new #Treasury Qualer under the Import; Duties Act which is expected at the and of next week.

"Smail Mercies.

tes of sd a pound; and the duty on Empire tea of a pound, would, it was anticipated, produce £3,000,000. per annum:

free rail pass home is given. There have been 350 releases in four days from Yeravda Good alone.

NORTH-WEST FRONTIER -

PROVINCE

NEW STATUS CONFERRED

{THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.)

PASHAWAR, April 13. "Picturesque scenes marked the the Viceroy at The Gateway of inauguration by Lord Willingdon, India," of the North-West, Frontier Province Legislative Council. “

His Majesty the King sent b mes- sage declaring that on penso, and and government in the North-West Frontier Province depended, to a great measure, the security of India.

Profound Impression.

the muspension for a year of "the operation of the Frontier Crimes Regulation for the trial of criminal cases by reference to the Council of Elders.

Motor Cycle Tax Reduced Mr, Chamberlain also announced a reduction from next January in On the whole, Liberal opinion 18 the tax on motor cycles to 18/-, 30/- favourable to the Badget.. Mr. and , according to whether the Gwylim Lloyd George described itangino had a capacity not exceeding A one of the worst budgets in re 150 CC. or 200 C.C; or exceeded the The Earl of Willingdon created u cont years. On the other hand, latter figure. This change was tomofound impression by announcing other Free Trade Liberals are thankgive designers a freer hand. ful for small mercicy and commend The Chancellor's most important Mr Chamberlain's impartiality in announcement related to a measure relieving nobody, breause he could not ameliorate the conditions of the unemployed and other mufferers, "In short, the House of Commons, on behalf of the taxpayers. set is Moth and tried to look pleasant, hoping for the best possibly in the, Second Endgat' resulting from new legislation which Mr. Cham berlain, paid would be necessary after the Lausanne and Ottawa produced a scheme which was Conferences,

for preventing duetuatione in sterl ing. He also announced that a small impartial committee would be appointed to inquire into the taxa tion of Cooperative Societies.

Mr. Chamberlain recalled that at

The Viceroy also foreshadowed other modifications of the regula tion, but uttered a solemn warning of the consequences of a continu-,

the time of the September Emerance of the intimidation of electors. geney Budget, his predecessor was faced with a prospectiva deiciency

of £74,000,000, Lord Snowden had P. & O. INTERIM DIVIDEND

claimed at home and abroad as a "Labour Reserves Opixion,

model of evere but sound and The Labour Party is maintain-salutary finance By a combina ing, for the moment, an attitude of tion of economy and now taxation, reserve until a meeting of the Party Provision had been made for a r2. to-morrow, but it has already been duction of the debt of 35 millions made clear that the Labour group and surplus of 1 millions. are utterly in disagreement with the tea-tax, Mr. Maxton declaring i that he would prefer an extra beer

Prince of Wales Present.

tax.

Remarkable Result.

They had to day the satisfaction of recording that not only had Lord Snowden's anticipations been ful LONDON, April 10,

filled, but in addition to small The Chancellor of the Exchequer, surplus of £304,000 there must be Mr. Neville Chamberlain, in the taken into account the fact that in House of Comans to-day, made his stead of the £3,000,000 which it had first Budget statement in financial buen proposed to take last April conditions far happier than those from Dollar Exchange Fund, it was which confronted his predecessor, only necessary to take £12,760,000, Lord Snowden; "a year ago. At In short, they were about ning mil that time, the country was horrow-lions better off than Lord Snow- ing one million pauude weekly to den had anticipated.. finance the Unemployment Insurance This remarkable result," said ..Fund, and Lord Snowden was con- Mr. Chamberlain,, "has produced a fronted with a large prospective profound impression upon instruct deficit. Med opinion in all parts of the

Hard facts were faced and dras world."

(THROUGH REUYER'S AGENCY.)

LONDON, Aprić 20. The Directors of the Peninsular

ENGLISH GIRL TO MARRY A MOSLEM

EX-WIFE OF ARAB PRINCE

THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

BOMBAY, April 20. A beautiful English girl Miss the ex-wife of an Arab Prince, is to Formsby, a native of Yorkshire, marry Shaukatadi, a Moslem leader hero, on April 21. Miss Fortsby ïi a recent convert to Islam.

Shaukatali will lecture in America later in the year. The terms are reported to be the most lucrative ever offered to an Orientali

COMMUNISM IN GERMANY

REVIVAL OF "RED FRONT " UNITS FEARED

(TEHOUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

BERLIN, April 20 The Prussian Police are seeking the meeting placas of Communists sports organisations Which they ara suspected to be preparing for a rivival of the "Bed Front Units which were banned by the polica two years ago.

Other German states have been

and Oriental Steamship Co. have requested to act similarly.

declared an interim dividend on cumulative preferred stock for the

half year ended March 31, at the A NEW SPECIES OF but regret they are unable at pre rate of five per cent, per annum; sent to declare an interim dividend on deferred shares.

NEWFOUNDLAND

LEGISLATURE REOPENS

NO DEMONSTRATION · DESPITE, LARGE CROWD

THROPUM REUTER'S, AGENCY.]

| Sr. Joans, April 20, "The Legislature re-opened to-day

ANOPHELES

PREFERS TO FEED ON ANIMALS

(Reuter's Special Servico.)

LONDON, April 20. The birth of a now? spagies of anophates mosquito in Europe is suggested in the report of the Rosa Institute for Tropical Diseases.” This is based on the discovery by Sir Malcolm Watson that many anopheles are apparently preferring

WEATHER REPORT.

Yesterday's weather report, forecast and remarks, issued by the Royal Observatory at 5:25 p.m, stated:-

The position, the depression is uncertain; the anti-cyclone remains between Shaatung und lower Yangissé, and has in-' creased in intensity.

Local Forecast-E winds, moderate; cloudy with log; inist or occasional rain.

JAPANESE "AIRMAN

KILLED “

UNDER NOVEL CIRCUM.... STANCES

SHANGHAI, April 201 Lieitenant Fukui, a. Japanese military airman, was killed in novel circumstances over Pooting to-day, when the parachute which......... „was strapped to his "back, suddenly, opened and lifted him out from the cockpit und dashed him against the fuselage. The parachute then dar ried the lifeless body to earth,

Sergeant Nomura, who was pilot. ing the machine, managed to land. safely.

The Chinese authorities have. given permission for the despatch of a rescue party to bring back the 'plane, Fukui's remains and Nomura,

JAP. WAR OFFICE ASKS FOR YEN 200,000,000

FOR EXPENDITURE AT S'HAI AND IN MANCHURIA

İTHROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY. },

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TOKYO, April 20 The War Office is megotiating with the Finance Office for Yen 205,000,000, to cover the estimated tio remedies applied by Lord Economier had been more than after adjournment since the rich on

military expenditure at Shanghai Snowden in his interim Budget last made good. In addition, a redus. April 6, without demonstration, to feed on cattle and leave men and in Manchuria for the period September, with the result that Mrtion in unemployment came to their despite a crowd of two thousand alone. More research is required June till next Marit slowing for Chamberlain was to-day, able to aid, so in the end, instead of scono. outside the Legislature and pro- on the subject," says the report. the despatch of reffoncement, if Ince a crowded House with the mies of £28,000,000, they showed sayceedings at the Assembly were Sir W. Watson is now in Northern required. #

Bhodesin where he a studying the The Finance authorities are con- knowledge that the Budget: had not ings amounting to £34,500,000. The quiet. only been balanced, but had even taxpayer also had nobly played his Bir Biluard Squires announced passibility of large scale export-sidering the immane of bands to achieved a small surplus, and that part and made a magnificent res that the general election would be ments and the value of new drugs meet the expens

a quarter of a million more work pone to tie appeal for early pay, ere than a year ago had found em- ment. ployment

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held at the end of May or tarlyfrom which much is hoped, both decision will be reached in time June, following the passing of the from a preventive and a treatment presentation to the extraord Redistribution Bill

standpoint,

JAPAN ACCUSED OF PRO- VOCATIVENSTATEMENTS

LONDON, April 19 Anxiety regarding the gravo development in Russ Japanese res lations arising from the situation in Manchuria, is expressed by the National Council of the Indepen dent Labour Party in a statement jɛsed to-day.

The statement accuses the Japan- Government of provocativa: (Continned on: Pape 12.)

GENERAL STRIKE FAILS

HARBIN, Apr 90. Rengo's Agency states that a geo- eral strike of the Chinese Eastern Railway employees, which was re- ported starting to-day, failed to materialise. Everything is normal. General Tamon's division entrained 95

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