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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, JANUARY 30, 1933

TO EXPEDITE WORK OF DISARMAMENT DEFEAT OF FRENCH JAPAN CAN MAKE NO WORLD'S ECONOMIC

CONFERENCE

NEW BRITISH PROPOSALS DISCLOSED

HOPE THAT CONCRETE DECISIONS WILL BE REACHED AT AN EARLY DATE

(BRITISH WIEKLY SERVICE}

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Reout: Jan. 99, general agreement among the Great BRITISH proposals for expediting Powers in favour of such action.

invited the the work of the Disarmament The programme

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Bureau to discuss security and dis Conference,

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armament simultaneously and in a closed yesterday sident of the Conference and practical way, with the object of delegates representing the framing a convention or conven United Stutes, France, Ger- tions embodying decisions so far as many and Italy are regarded here they are ultimately approved. as indicating a determination press forward the issues before the reach early Conference and to decisions.

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It is hoped the replies of Powers will be received in time to enable the British suggestion to be on sidered by the bones of the con "ference next week,

Question of Security.

Such discussion would probably reveal a general agreement on cer tain. political aspects of the quee- tions which have been raised before the Conference, and these politica matters, which still await final dis- cussion and have a vital bearing on the question of security, are in the forefront of the proposed program

As iniented, in a Rugby messare last night, it is suggested the dis- cussion be divided into two win, me. heads-political questions which, la regard to disarmament, sub- have bearing on recurity and patrejects for consideration are group ed under headings of effective land ly disarmament qurations.

Political questions over general! war material, air nud naval for principles and it is merested it'ces. The programme invites the should be the aim of the bureau to Bureau to minimum delay in ench subrail to the general committee, of these and to take definite deci

sions within these fields: which meats on February 2, a con.. vention giving effect to them.

These general principles are as follows: Firstly, affirmation by European Powers that they will in no chae resort to force.

Special interest attaches to aerial disarmament, and if the Britian programme of work is adopted, the Bureau would be instructed to con- stitute a committee of representa Secondly, continental Europeantives of the principal Air Powers to examine the possibility of the en-- states should seek to work out

tire abolition of military and navaj regional security agreement. Thirdly, application of the prin machines and of bombing from the eiple that limitations on armaments air, combined with effective interna- of disarmed states shall be contain- tional control of civil aviation. ed in the same disarmament con- vention as that which will define limitations on arniaments of others, and shall replace Part V. of the Treaty of Versailles which at Rent inits Germany's aves and armed forces,

Air Proposals.

As a preliminary to the decision to be taken by the Committee of Air Powers, the programme recom pre-mends that the Bureau should at

onse:

maximum unladen (1).. Fix a weight of military and naval air. craft,

Fourthly, the conrration to last for the same period and to be sub Jeet to the same motaure of re

(2), Decide as to the disposal of vision to all its signatorics..

Fifthly, embodiment in the coachines exceeding that limit.

(3), Fix the numbers of machines vention as regards war material of

not exceeding the unladen weight limit which may be allowed to each State.

the principle of qualitative equality and provision for the realisation of Auch equality. if not immediately

As to naval forces, the proposed after its entry into fored then by

programme is consistent with the specified stages.

Continental states should consi-July resolution, advising the five der reduction of their armies to main naval Powers to undertake a miform short service type,

British Proposals.

[1719H WIRE ESE SERVICE.]

RUGBY, Jan. 27. In order to facilitate the work of the Disarmament Conference at Geneva and to give Direction to the discussions now proceeding in the Bureau of Conference, the British Government have drawn up a pro- gramme of work designed to bring order out of the confusion which has resulted from the production of plans by various Powers and the discussions in the Bureau regard ing control of a disarmament not yet achieved.

This in no sense represents a new plan. The British proposals were presented in, full detail it Genera on November 17. It has, however, been strongly felt here that early and practical decisions should be taken by the. Disarmament Conter:

ence.

With this point in view a com- prehensive programme of work has been prepared for examination by the Bureau before the General Com- mission completes its work next week, if it is found that there is a

PURCHASE OF THE

CATHAY NEWS**

ALLEGATIONS OF FRAUD.

conventions.

Programme Submitted.

The British programme of work for the Disarmament Conference has been submitted by the British delegate, Captain Anthony Eden to the United States, French, Italian, German and Japanese delegations and also to Mr. Arthur Hender son President of the Conference.

New Document Issued to Powers. (THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

GENEVA, Jan. 28.

Britain has circulated among the Great Powers, a new disarmament document based on various plans submitted to the Conference and the resolutions. adopted by the Five. Powers on December 31.

new

The document contains no plan, but is designed, to expedite progres simultaneously the political and the technical aspects of disarmament.

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HONG KONG'S FINANCIAL

POSITION

GOVERNMENT

SOCIALIST MEMBERS FORCE ISSUE

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MORE CONCESSIONS

REGARDING DRUMMOND... SUGIMURA FORMULA

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TOKYO, Jan. 20,

EQUILIBRIUM

SIR R. LINDSAY-ROOSEVELT CONFERENCE

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PARia, Jan. 28.

NEW YORK, Jan, 29- The French Government have been defented by 390 votes to 103, and

ACCORDING to Japanese Press AM more than hopeful of the mitcome, declared Ambassador' are resigning.

reporty Sir F. Lindley, when. The defeat of the French Goy be visited Cant Uchida yesterday, Sir Roland Lindsay before flying ernment occurred after all-stated that the British Government

to Warm Springs to confer with night sitting on the question of in had not yet abandoned hope uf.a Mr. Roosevelt, at whore cottage he creasing direct taxation by 5 per settlement of the Sino-Japanese arrived at midnight." cent, a motion which had already dispute under Paragraph IV. of heen turned down by the Finance Article XV, of the Covenant. Commission.

Sir H. Lindley is reported to haro asked whether Japan would wake etineessions on semes points in the Drummond-Sagiotra formuin, ta which Count Uchida replied that Japan, was not in a position to make further concessions.

The Premier, M. Paul Bongour, aware of the danger, unde ita question of confidence and gave the Left Majority the alternative of accepting the mainlines of the Gov ernment's plan of which this arti cle was the corner-stone for turning out the Government.

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MANCHUKUO CONSULATE ESTABLISHED AT CHITA (THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY]

Collers Empty, President Lebrun took the usual course of consulting M. Pani Boncour, for 45 minutes after the other Ministers had left the Elyare for the sanctioning of a monthly A this morning in order to arrange. vote on account for January 31, n the coffers are empty.

It is learned that this is constitu- tionally possible as it comes under the heading of current affairs and the Senate, and Chamber of De putles can accomplish the necessary formalities in time even if the naw Ministry is not formed by January

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M. Herriot, a former Fremier; declared that the Radicals would voto for the Government in order to save the Republic, but M. Blun announced that the Socialists could i not support the Government on this the Socialist principles. point as it meant the sacrifice of

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Resignations Handed In. Members of the French Govern ment drove to the Elysee at 7 a.m and handed in their resignations to President Lebrun, who asked them to carry on the current busi ness pending the formation of a new Cabinet.

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M. De Ladior, the Left Wing Radical is anticipated as the next Premier, as with the Left Wing majority the Premier must be Radical or a Socialist. The latter are not yet ready to take power. The former Premier, M. Chautemp is also mentioned as a probable successor, with M. Herriot Minister for Foreign Affaires, or possibly M. Herriot as Premier.

The debate was orderly and colourless until the vital moment was reached at 6 a.m. and the two previous votes of confidence were taken which the Government gain ed by a majority of about 100 votes on all the vital issues of the Com mission's Finance Bill

Socialista Force İssue. Another possible combination is a now Cabinet headed by the Left Party Benator.

The crisis occurred four days be- fore the end of the month when the Treasury coffers will be empty and it will be impossible to raise money in time.

The defeat, is due to the split between the two Wings of the Gov- ernment's supporters, but when the Government ultimately refused to bond completely to the will of the Socialists, a split was inevitable."

ATTEMPTED ROBBERY

SAFE WITH: $3,000

UNTOUCHED

CHANGCHEN, Jan. 29, MANCHUKUO Consulate has been established at Chita'; Consul Li Yuan and vice-Consul Yamamoto expect to arrive there on February 4,

SILVER MARKET

LONDON PRICES

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

Losnós, Jan 26.

PRICES

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CLOSING SILVER LONDON TO-DAY WEEK:

Jan 27 Jan. 28

17 17 17.1/16 17.1/16

SPOT FORWARD

HINDENBURGH'S SOLUTION

OF GERMAN POLITICAL ORISIS

(THROUGH REUTER B AGENCY]

BERLIN, Jan. 29.

von

HERR HITLER as a mere figure

head Chancellor with Papen as vice-Chancellor, but the effective ruler, is Pres. Hinden- burg's solution of the Govern mental crisis, according to ber of politicians. The vice Chan dellor's powers, would be extended Administrative measure and would be sanctioned without ten Papen's approval.

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The same politicians declare that Hindenburg has bared from any Cabinet post Capt. Goering, the Nazi president of the Reichatng.

GERMAN CABINET

RESIGNS

VON PAPEN REQUESTED TO FORM GOVERNMENT

Mr. Roosevelt has superseded the State Department, declared the Warm Spring's correspondent of the New York Sun as he has summoned his economic advisers and will define to Bir R. Lintsag the prin- ciple and formula for revising and

scalling down of the British debt, also a plan to restore the world's economic equilibrian.

RETURNING TO LONDON

[BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICF.)

RUGBY, Jan. 28. AT the request of his Government, Sir Ronald Lindsay, British Ambassador in Washington, is re turning to London for a discussion of the war debts situation.

The Ambassador will sail from New York on January 31 and in his Absence Mr. D'Army Osborne will become Charge D'Affaires,

THE NAVY

APPOINTMENTS

(Special Air Mail Service)

LONDON, Jan. 11. Licut Comdr. CB. Tinley, has been appointed to Kent, in com- mand, (Jan. 11); Contdr. Sir J. M. Alleyn, Bt. D.8.0., D.S.C., to Tamar, (Feb. 1); Lt. Comdr. E. H. Branson to Tamar (March 1); -Comdr. D. M. Branson to Egmont (Feb. 14)and Lt.-Comdr. O. Robertson to Kend (Jan. 90); Wt. Engr. L, S. Poe to Egmont (Jan. 2).

Rear-Admirals Retired.

HOME SPORT REVIEWED

Rugger: English and Welsh Trial Games; Soccer:

the Fore Spurs and Sheffield Wed. to

Golf: Wethered Beaten by A. J. Peach;' U. S Ryder Cup Team.

RUGBY FOOTBALL

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start of play the attendance was bordering on 80,000. Stoke City won the tosa, but in sixteen. LONDON, Jan. 11. England e. The Rest at Twickenham minntes after the start the 'Spurs London Jan. 7. The final Eng took the lead with a copy-book lish Rugby Trial Match at Twicken gnol. Meads and O'Callaghan start- ham on Jan. 7 resulted in a win for a movement and the latter, slipped the ball down the middle." England by 4 goals and a tries (9 solling an opponent the "dummy pts.) to one goal (3 pts) scored by Hunt ran on to it, and from the The Rest England bad to meet a good deal of pressure at the start go of the penalty arca sent the but scored a try after five minutes ball like a rocket high into the net. on the blind side.. He touched ing subsided when Hunt was almost play, Anrvold being left unmarked Barely and the tremendous" cheer- down in the corner. Black kicked through ngain. Tottenham was now an excellent goat. Directly after having all the play but after 25 wards the Dest should have scored, minutes Meads was hurt in a tackle a kick being given against England and had to go off. It was a hard. for foot-forward, but Troop's effort hard battlo, every inch of the way being fought with grim carnostness was just short. The crowd roused to enthusiasm when Burland but the 'Spurs deservedly won be cansh of superior scierto and speed and Booth got on the move on the

on the ball. right wing. Booth ran right across to the left without being touched, and but Harrison

At Roker Park, Sunderland beat tackled him Black hit the post

Arsenal by 3 goals to 2 on January penal with a long kick from

England maintaining 7 The Wearsiders cheered, on by ty," "and the aggressive, though two strong a crowd of 35,000, won by the same. bursts by Roncoroni temporarily scoro as the Wednesdig. Areenal At half time will have to look to its laurels for drove them back. England was leading by 10 pts to three reversals in five matches must their confidence, A change was made have shaken The Rest nil. in the England team, Goldson and although they have doubtless had a trying time during the past four- Sime changing places and for few minutes the new combination months. worked none too smoothly and it was not until the next try, scored by Booth from an interception that England's

attack regained its Thythm. The last score of the match was a try by Aarvold.

across caine

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The teams were: England.- Jennings (Redruth); A. Boot (Headingley), R. A. Gerrard (Bath)

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Sunderland » Arsenal.

Aston Villä (1) e. Bolton (6), January 7-No. finer defensive work had been seen at Burnden Park for a long time than that Aston Villa produced. The first half was fairly even during which Mandley scored in a melee. Blair and Mort and the half-backs tackled.

beaten

D. W. Burland (Bristol), C. Di so tenaciously and well, and had Aarvold (Blackheath), W. Eliot such a great undersanding that (Portsmouth Services), CPB only once during a 35 minuten Goldson (Blackheath); A Vaughan storming was the Villa defence Jones (Portsmouth Services), B.-H. Black, (Blackheath). R.Bolton GOLF (Wakefield), C. Webb (Devonport Services). N. L. Evans (United Services), R. Longland (Nor- thampton), C. G. Gregory (Bristol),

D. A. Kendrew (Woodford).

The Rest-S. A. Block (Harle quins); A. C. Harrison (Hartlepool Rovers), J. A Tallent (Black heath), F. W. S. Malir Otley), A.

University Golfers.

In the Bye Foursomes for the second year in succession, Oriel College, Oxford, represented by the same players (D. H. R. Martin and- A. J. Evans), won the Croome four some shield of the Oxford and Cambridge Golfing Society at Bye,

I Novis (Blackheath); T. C. on Juary 8, with a score of 78. Knowles (Birkenhead Park), W. A Fourteen couples took part sod out Sims (Bedford); H: A S. Malir of that only one partnership tore (Otley); G. E. Valentina (Black) heath), N. A. Yodk (Northampton),

up.

C. Lewis (Leicester): A. S. Ron- The President's Putter: Wethered

Beaten in Final.

Amongst the five rear-admirala who retire on promotion is Eric G. Robinson V. C., O.B.E., who is so years of age and entered the Bri tannia in 1800. He was ralisvad on Dec. 29 as Cantain of the Dock-coroni (Richmond), P. T. Clothier vard, Deputy Superintendent, nod (Bath), C. L. Troop (Aldersboo King's Harbour Master for Devon Services), W. H. Weston (Nor port, Berehaven hel Pembroke bythampton). ... · Capt. J. S. G. Fraser, D.B.O..

The Welsh Trial,

In the Welsh Trial Possibles out- played the probables by 15 pts. w 3 also on January 7.

A golfer who was not considered. good enough for a place in the Oxford University team won the Oxford and Cambridge Golfing So He specialized in torpedoes, newi

aisty's competition for the presi won his V. C. when torpedo officer of the battleship Vengeance at the

dent's putter. Im the 18-hole final At the start at Rye on January 7 A. J. Poocle Dardanelles. On Feb. 20. T015 two inonths before the Army landed, he the Possibles pressed and Boweatt beat R. H. Wethered by one hold went ashore with a party, and ad- went through splendidly for a line and it may be safely said that never vanced alone under heavy are into try, which Jenkins converted. The in this competition has thers been an enemy'e gun position which Probables were kept on the defen- a better match nor better golf play- occupied, sive and a combined movement gave ed in it. Although Peech has never might well have been There he destroyed two guns. He Mathews a try, which Jenkins again before played golf of this class, he ed and President Von Hinden

refused to allow members of his converted. In the second half the bass been a golfer for some time. burg has accepted the resignation.

demolition party to accompany Probables improved, but the Pas it was not a Wethered off hi He has, however, requested Herr him as their white uniforms rendersibles were still the better side game" that he beat for that great.

Wooller scored for the Possibles and player was playing right to form. Yea Papen to sound the politicaled them conepicuous.

Graham Jones and R. L. Jones for parties and to report on the pos

Two months later, when Sub the Probables, sibilitics of forming a Government aring E. 18 ran aground in the

[THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY)

BERLIN, Jan, 28.

THE German Cabinet have resign-

on a broad Parliamentary basis.

Other Gamas...

In other games Blackheath scored 42 pts. against United Services 3

In the semi-final round Pocch beat G. L. Adams, with whom he contended for the last place in the Oxford team in 1927, by and 1 and Wethered bout H. 0 Long- hurat, the last Cambridge mad in

It is understood that President Straite, he commanded A picket- Hindenburg requested Chancellor beat expedition which went up at Von Schleicher to confront the night to destroy her so that she Reichstag, submit a policy, and might not fall into Turkish hands.

For this servico he was specially pts. The Services strove hard, but the competition, by 3 andre, Long await farther developments.

General Von Schleicher was un-promoted to commander, and he wore outclassed on every side. At hurst won the first three holes from willing to comply and obtained afterwards commanded monitor M hall-time Blackheath led by 28 pts permission to discuss the situation 21, and served as executive officer to nil and it was not until just with his colleagres, with the result at the coastal motor boat base at before the end that the Services

scored a try, that the Cabinet decided to resigu. Short-lived Cabinet,

BEBLIN, LATER

Osea Teland.

As a captain, to which rank he was promoted in 1920, he has com manded the Sixth and Second Des-

An attempted robbery took place 180 yesterday at

Reclaimation street, Yaumati, when the flat above) a firewood shop was entered by three or four men on the usual pre- tence of hiring a cubicle. They attacked the inmates and bound and gagged them. It seems that

The English Fifteen. the robbers were disturbed in the act as they left without attempting.

The English Filteen which met to ride the safe which contained The Von Schleicher Cabinet westroyer Flotillas up to 1925; the over 83,000 in cash. Up to a late the twentieth since Germany be torpedo schoolship Defiance in Wales at Hagby football on January a Republic and was in 1026-8; the cruiser Berwick io21 at Twickenham contained three hour last night no arrests had been came

office for only 65 days, the shortest China in 1928-30, and the artificers now caps and 11 of the side which made.

period since the days of the Bis ship Fisgard, until her paying off bent Scotland at Twickenham last marck Cabinet with the exception a year ago, since when he has been year. of the 36 days in office of the last King's Harbour Master at Devon- Imperial Cabinet of Prince Max Von Baden, which was overthrown by the Revolution.

CREDIT BALANCE $11,982,000

According to the Government Gazette The Colony's credit balance at the end of October, was 811,888,875, compared with $12, 014,319 at the end of September.

Revenue for October, totalled Fili-3,045,276, against 83,007,994 in the of 1921, corresponing month whilst for the period from January

October inclusive it wa Advances -- 828,083,793, compared with Bon, 000,765 in the previous year.

Described as an unemployed pino, Joseph Evangilint Besa, aged 32, appeared before Mr. Wynne Jones on Saturday on charges of fraud.

Expenditure during October amounted to 83,108,715, against 88,184,390 in 1931, whilst for the period. January to October the re

pective figures were 828,433,548 and 825,434,863.

The full statement of Assets and

Assets,

On account of Fu-

ture Longi Purchase of three Locomotivesför

Chinese Section, Kowloon Canton Railway Miscellaneous

Building Loans

4,139,702,46

port.

Surveying Ships.

ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL

Wethered, but the former amate champion won eight of the ne ten holes.

In the final Peech was frequently outdriven; he lost the first hole, but became two up at the 9th, when his ball was half-buried in the turt Bifteen yards from the hole he dug it out with a washic, and won the hole in 4. He lost the 12th bu

and holed a Gyard putt for a 3 and won the 13th with a great run)

awin at the 15th. He missed ca spoon shot to the 17th, which Wethered wou, but holed a great putt of two yards on the home green.

In the opinion "óf Gene holder of the British and Amer open gol? championships the former British as

The second count alleges that the Liabilities on October 31st lakt is Imprest Account ***** 237,185.25, unlikely that Ton Hinderburg could Africa, which is to proceed to trying ground conditions. We pion, who is DOW 26

Deposits:

Liabilities,

.C.

Búbeidiary Coins.

The defendant is alleged to have fraudulently converted to his own $1,722.83 which was entrusted to him by Florencia Kennedy, of Wing On Street, for the purchase of the now defunct Cathay News in Sep tember, 1932, defendant obtained 800 from Kewas follows: laram, Neblenje of the Eastern on a cheque on the Bazaar, National City Bank of New York, whereas tho defendant" in fact did not have that amount in the bank.

Detective Inspector John Murphy in asking for a week's remand, said that is the end of the adjournment the prosecution would probably be in a position to fix a date,

Been said that he wished to call, Braya East Reclama

witness the Canton manager tion 127,700.01 Lorry Haulage Account. the Shameen Printing Pross, the Cost Accounting Hong Kong Manager of the Sha meen Printing Press, an official from the Treasury to produce cer- tain account books, as well as other mávitnesses.....

Bail was allowed, in the sum of #3000, the defendant being remand.

d for one week:

Contractors and Of

eers Deposits Suitora Fund Miscellaneous Depo-

its Suspense Account. Exchange Adjustment Trade Load Reserve

443

Crown Agents Overdraft

House Service Account Investments:

Surplus Funds 317,010.94 Crown Agents Remit 558,200,25 tanices.

Trade Loan Outstand- 3,565,916.99 ing 1,298,521.63|| Unallocated · Stores,

(P.W.D.) vaiz 23748.89 1,073,308.31 Unallocated Stores,

(K.O.R.)

The Press expresses a genera opinion that General Von Schleicher was a victim of the same methods 407.168.20 he employed against his predeces 113,868.68 Bors."

He was responsible for the down 1,000,781.43

41,063.95 fall of Herr Bruening, and it is 23,017.03 ever forget that he had to drop his

friend Herr Von Papen as a resul 1,500,639.20 of the attacks by Von Schleicher,

behind the scenes." 28,724.41

046,751,50

039,722.37

KREUGER TOLL CRASH ECHO

CHIEF

105,958.21 5,755.83

2014 310,376,88

ma

Treasurer Joint Colonial: Fund 4D09) On Fixed Deposit

Total, Liabilities 7,811,533:57 Excem of Assets

over Liabilities (11,882,875.93.

(Continued on mert Column)

DUNTANT

League Leaders Boaten The only surveying ships aotipe On January 3 the Teague Leaders.A. Byder Cup Team, ly at work until about the end of were defeated at Shefield, Sheffield March will be those on foreign sta Wednesday beating arsenal by 3 tions. These include the Endes goals to -2 and they thoroughly de- your, Lieut. Comdr. R. M. South served their victory because they era, now off the West Coast of adapted themselves better to the Palestine and Cyprus about the the game started, grain was falling end of March; the Herald, Comdr, heavily and the pitch was soon N. C. Hardy, on the China Stachurned up. Naturally thelball was tion and the Ormande Lisut very heavy, and the circumstanos Comdr. D. H. Fryer which is now demanded a first-time pol

the Wednesday- wedding surveying In the Persian Bul£/

not hesitate to play the

other hand, arsoni

Heir' Short

Submarine for (Uhins,

A dry ground.

Gibral") Tottenham Hotspurs v. Stoke Cit

20-21

far, Jan 12-18: Port Said, Jan. 27.28 Ismailia, Jan. 28-Feb. 2: Aden, Feb 7-11 Colombo, Feb. 18-25 Part Betten from March 28, Singapore, Marchi 7-16 and Hong Kong March 18.

American cibould bes

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Spurs won this big match by able Rols to 2. Anticipations for a big only the champi erowd for the home match with Stoke Cite were fally realised for Burke, Shute, and Hage

quarter of an hour before the the last Byder