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ITALIAN AIR ARMADA REACHES

CHICAGO

1,000,000 People Welcome Visitors

6,065 MILES IN FORTY-SEVEN AND A HALF HOURS

Chicago, July 16. All machines of the Italian Air Armada landed by 12.16 a.m. British Summer Time, having completed the fight from Montreal in under eight hours.

From a cloudless sky the sun glinted on their wings, and a light breeze ruffled the surface of the lake as the ma chines alighted in groups of three.

Gen. Balbo scrambled out first and raised his arm in a Fascist salute, whereupon the crowds, estimated to num- ber a million and which lined the water's edge cheered wildly.

The machines were accompanied from the United States frontier by forty-two American machines, while General Rooso, the Italian Ambassador to Washington, "was a passenger in Gen. Bulbo's machine from Montreal.

PRINCES AT FORMAL WELCOME

Forty-seven and a half hours? was the total flying time for the 6.065 miles from Orbetello to Chicago.

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After having had baths and change of clothes, the

crews inarched to Soldiers' Field where crowd of 100,000 assembled for a formal welcome by the Princes Rospigliosi and Potenziani, the Major of Chicago and the Gover nor of Illinois,

Roms in Cheerful Mood.

Rome, July 16..

The whole city gathered in the streets and cafes to await news

air Armada

HONG RỘNG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, JULY 17, 1933.

DULL WEEK-END

IN LONDON

SABOTAGE ON

C.E.R.

THE MUTINOUS CRUISERS

Still Worrying Nanking

No Meetings Held On Manchukuo Blame

Saturday

CONFERENCE CIRCLES

QUIET

The only occurrence to cause a

Soviet Officials

Harbin, July 16. The Harbin Times says that Manchukuo C.E.R. Officials have

STATEMENT BY CAPTAIN KWAN CHI CHOW

Canton, July 16.

documentary proof that members (From Our Special Correspondent) LONDON, July 15. The usual Saturday morning of the Komintern are extremely calm prevailed at the World active on all railway settlements Economic Conference beadquarters where responsible Soviet Komin- to-day. No meetings were held, tem members dictate their policy ripple of interest was the letter to C.E.R. employees, resulting in issued by Dr. Colijn, of Holland, malicious sabotage, Reuter, Chairman of the Economic Com- mission, requesting. that the final reports of the Sub Commission be lodged by July 21, for the wind. ing up of the proceedings and in- viting it fo express its opinion on the desirability of continuing dis cussions later.

The Foreign Exchange Market is equally serene, only the ordinary commercial business passing.

United States dollars moved, b tween the narrow limits of 4.78 and 4.77 1/8, closing at the latter, figure.

Gold currencies, in relation to sterling, were quietly steady.-. Router.

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DISPUTE OVER C.E.R.

.FREIGHT HELD UP AT POGRANITCHNAVA

Moscow, July 15.

THE attempts to obtain the ex. change of freight-cars between the Ussuri Railway and the Chinese Eastern Railway at Pogranitehnava, Conference to Work at Geneva,

appear to be fruitless. At Montreal,

LONDON, July 15. The Chairman of the Adminis The date of the reassembly of thetrative Board of the C.E.R., Mr. MONTREAL, July 15. World Economic Conference is Li Shao-gen, has informed the The flying bouts of the Italian open to conjecture, but the fa- foreign Consuls who attempted to hervourite theory is that the frame- obtain settlement from him, that all landed

return to the Government of Manchukuo will safely by 7.10 p.m., yesterday, work committees will after their flight from Shediac, Geneva with the Secretariat and not. agree to an exchange of cars, New Brunswick. They made the in the absence of a definite solution many of which have been held up hop in just over 10 hours.

the stabilisation problem by a Pogranitehanya ever since the autuma, advantage will be taken suspension of through trafie be- of the presence of the World De tween the C.E.. and the Ussuri legates of the League Assembly to Railway lines. hold a meeting and get seal on such agreements, notably regarding various commodities, as may have been reached.

The World Economic Conference Sub-Commissions and Committees have been asked to conclude their work not later than July 21. It is anticipated that the final plenars Soviet Oficials May Be Removed. meeting of the Conference, to de cide its future, will be held on July 2 or 27.

The Armada is expected to take off on ite final hop to Chicago, to day.-Reater.

ROUND THE

WORLD FLIGHT

of the arrival of Gen. Balbo which Post Hops Off For

was greeted with wild cheer-

ing. blowing of hooters and

torchlight processions. The same

Berlin

thing happened in most cities in

NEW YORK, July 15, Italy and the Pope was one of the most interested enquirers and WILEY Post, the American air

man, took off from Orgo this followed the progress of the flight morning on an attempt to fly solo on a map outside his study. His round the world in six days, us- Holiness cabled Cardinal Mun- ing the same machine in which he delin, the Archbishop of Chi and Harold Gatty established the round-the-world record in June, cago, and requested him to con- 1931. vey the Apostolic blessing ou Gen. Balbo also his good wishes.

-Rrister.

The Last "Lag,"

The plane is now equipped with robot control.

Post has been waiting, since the beginning of the month while the necessary adjustments were made to his compass and for the weather to turn favourable.

Montreal, July 15, After a stay of 15 hours in "Montreal for refuelling and over break the record he and Gatty have Post plans a six-day flight to hauling of their 'planes, the mem-set. He expects to slight only at bers of the Italian air Arianda Berlin, Moscow, Khabarovsk, fair-

banks and Edmonton-Reuter, took off by the St. Lawrence River from the St. Hubert, air

ARRIVAL AT BERLIN port for Chicago, at 10.14 a.m. (Eastern Standard Time), on the last hop. of their Rome-Chicago flight.

Chicago, July 16. The flagship of the Italian Air Armada landed at midnight, British Summer Time.

HITLER'S LATEST LAWS

Berlin, July 16. Wiley Post arrived here at 11.55 a.m. to-day-Reuter.

ANOTHER FLIGHT

NEW YORK-LITHUANIA

NEW YORK. July 15. THE two

Lithuanian Airmen, BERLIN, July 15.

Captain Darius and M. THE Hitler Cabinet has adopted Girenas, hopped off from here, this new laws providing for the morning on an attempt to make a confiscation of property of non-stop fight to Korno, to capital "Enemies of the State," including of Lithuania.-Reuter. organisations, and private persons inciting against Germany from abroad, and Germans living abroad

who are disloyal to the State or who refuse to return to" Germany when summoned, including prom- inent Socialist leaders living in exile.

LOWER RATE FOR TREASURY BILLS

LONDON, July 18 The formation of new parties is THE amount applied for yester inade An offence of treason.- day in Treasury bills at three Reuter..

months, was £67,870,000.

The £40,000,000.00

CIVIL PENSIONS LIST

LONDON, July 14.

amount

allotted

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Senator Key Pittman in an in. terview with Reuter on the subject of Thursday's silver meeting, ex- plained that the basis the Dutch objection WAS that there were points in the resolution which the Dutch felt might imperil their silver payments. He was sure the necessary changes could be made in the resolution on conferring with the Dutch delegate, M. Bryen.

Reuter.

Three

International Bank Co-Operation.

TONDON, July 15. resolutions have been adopted by the World Economic Sub-Commission On Conference permanent measures for the re-s tablishment

of an international

monetary standard,

The first deals with the provi sion of an international gold itan- dard.

The second declares that the Bank of Internationel Settlements should play an increasingly im portant part in the co-operation of central banks, not only by im proving contact, but also as an in- strument for common action.

The third emphasises that "im- portance of adapting central banks of certain agricultural · countries

anxious to take back the Hui The Ministry of Navy is still Chi, Hai Shen and Shao Ho which have joined the Canton navy and has ordered the Nan- king cruisers Yat Sen und Hai Yung to prevent the three gun- boats Yung Heiang, Chu Yu and Hai Ou from coming to Canton, it was learned here to-day.

For this purpose the Nanking new cruiser Ning Hai, which re- turned to Shanghai yesterday, is replaced by the Hai Chan which will assist the Yat Sen and Hai

RECAPTURE OF DOLONOR

Canton Praises Gen. Feng Yu Hsiang

CRUSHING BLOW TO ENEMY FORCES

(From Our Special Correspondent)

Canton, July 16. General Fong Yu Hsiang, lea der of the People's Anti-Japanese Allied Army, was warmly com- mended by the South-west. Poli- tieal Council for the capture of Dolonor, an important and strate- gie town in Central. Charhar province.

FOUR POWER PACT SIGNED

Agreement Concluded

At Rome

Rome, July 18. j The Four-Power Pact wäe signed here to-day by Great Britain, France, Germany and Italy, Reuter.

The following is the summary of the Four Power Pact

The preamble declares that - tha principal aim of the Pact is to gare Lore effect to the proceduro estab lished by the League Covannut, with proviso decisions of the four Favors not to infringe the rights of uther States.

Under Article One, Britain, Franco. Tialy and Germany agree to valla- borate.

Article Two stipulates for the ex- change of views, particularly in view, to applying the provisions of the League Covenant, especially Article 10, dealing with the maintenance of territorial stalàs quo, Article 10, deal- ing with sanctions in the case of aggression and Article 19, dealing with the revision of Treaties.

Article Three of the Pact, lays down.. that in the enso of failure of the Dis Armament Couference, the four Powers conmlt to find a solution for the unsolved problems.

Congratulating General Feng's

over the vistory

Japanese- Manchukuo forces, the telegram despatched yesterday by

the South-west Political Council de- plored that certain traitors, have no plans whatever for the re- Yung in combing the South China on the other hand they are covery of invaded territory, but seas for the three mutinene gun-exerting every effort to under hoats. The Hai Chau was, said mine and breakdown patriotic to have left Shanghai for the movements to save the country. South on July 13.

Notwithstanding such Formal appointments of the verse circumstances, you have officers of the three Whampoa dealt a crushing defeat to the cruisers by the South-west Poli- | tical Council will be made at its Your merits are high in the enemy, "the message continued. regular meeting on next Tuesday, annals of the Party and Nation July 18. Under the new appoint-by this victory against ment, nearly all the naval officers whelming odds. We trust you will retain their present posts.will continue your good work U.S. BILATERAL TARIFFS

Captain Kwan Chi Chow, com- and assure you of our wholeheart- manding the Hai Shen, stateded support. that it would be futile for Admir-

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ad-

over-

Article Four states that the four Powers

may likewise, consider to gether, venomic questions in which they Avo cominan interest / in Europe.

Article Five fixes the duration of the Pact to 10 years, renewable for a further 10 years, unless notice is given at the end of the sighth year.]

forthcoming bi-lateral tariff dis? cussions.

As a partial solution, however, M L Shao-gen proposed that the

Press reports state that thou-

WASHINGTON, July 18. goods belonging to foreign exporters al Chen Shao Kuan, Minister of sands of telegrams from every partment is organising a "Foreign The United States State Do- the C.E.R. free of charge They to Nanking, pointing out that into Kalgan, Feng's headquar- Mr. Charles Barnes, chint of the should be returned to

Harbin by Navy, to bring about their return part of the country are pouring Trade Advisory Board," beaded by could then be sent to Dairen. --Reuter,

warships are for the coastal deters, lauding him for his military Treaty Division, to facilitate the viewpoint it would be immaterial that the Japanese are despatching fence of China and that from this success. It is stated, however,

HARBIN, July 15.

whether they should remain in 20,000 soldiers to recapture According to the Harbin Times the South or at Nanking. Capt. Dolonor. Mr. Li Shao-keng has received Kwan

added instructions from the Ministry of cruisers are serving the country that the three

Communications at Hsinking to remove Soviet employees of the Chi- better by remaining where they nese Eastern Railway if they con- are now, tinue to maintain their previous sabotage policy which is resulting TO REMAIN WITH CANTON and preventingential reforms.- in Chinese Eastern Railway losses

Renters

SILVER MARKET

(From Our Own Correspondent}

LONDON, July 15. FOLLOWING ARE THE SILVER QUOTATIONS ON TEX LONDON MARKET TO-DAY¦ ̧

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FORWARD

July 15 18 11/16 18 13/16 THE LONDON ON NEW YORK CROSS RATE TO-DAY WAR: £1= 84.778-

pr

to the special economic conditions NO BRITISH

of those countries.

There was general surprise when the Americana spoke against neither the first or second of the resolu tions. Reuter.

SQUADRON

THE FUTURE OF CHINA

To Be Discussed. In Paris

Mr. Phillips, acting Secretary of State, announces that the Argen tine and Colombia have expressed their willingness to enter trade d negotiations-Reuter.

PARLIAMENTARY GOLF

PRINCE OF WALES TAKES PART

LONDON, July 15.

Canton, July 15. The three Nanking cruiser's Ning Hai, Yat Sen and Hai Yang are said to have left Kwangtung waters in the direction of Fukien. Fisher men in the vicinity of Micso have loat trace of those warships.

While the exact whereabouts of ENORMOUS possibilities for the liament for Mouth Melton Devon the three cruisers are shrouded in

future of China are stated to shire, to-day in the final of the.

LONDON, July 10.

The Prince of Wales met. Mr. George Lambert, Member of Par

mystery, it is reliably reported that be involved at the special meetins Parliamentary Golf Handicap. Mr. the Nanking vessels are going to of the League Council Committe Lambert won 5 up and 4 to play. Amoy to coal. These abips at- on Technical Co-operation in|—British` Wireleia.

tempted to persuade the Hai Chi, Hai Shen and Shao Ho to return North, but found it impossible to change the minds of the naval officers.

China, to be held in Paris on Tues day next and at which several im portant League officials now London, will attend.

The so-called Japanese menaceŞİN Appropriations for the support of alleged to have stimulated the in- three craisers have been fixed by terests of certain Powers in de- the military authorities. Inter-veloping China in a most liberal viewed by "Fress representatives, manner and for seeking definite Captain Chang Chin Yu, chief of machinery before maintaining the staff of the Whampao squadron, Open Door policy.

It is contemplated that the Com- stated that tead-Admiral Keung

LOANrs and men to the South-west son body to maintain contact be-

Sai Yuen has submitted a list ofmittee will form a permanent liai-

TO CHINA

Statement By Mr. T.. V. Soong

Political Council.

tween China and the League, so Captain Chang said that the that any demands for co-operation three cruisers will remain anchored and system may be organised off Whampao for the time being.promptly.-Reuter.

As regards the three gunboata Yung Hsiang, Chu Yu and Hai On,

which were said to be proceeding retreating to Juichin from Chang to Canton, he intimated that these gunboate had no intention of com- ing Bouth."

Freeing Trade Restrictions,

LONDON, July 15, The United States, Japan, the' Netherlands and Norway are the only Governments still remaining parties to the International. Con-

Vice Admiral Chang Chi Ying vention for the abolition of im-

"SHANGHAI, July 15. head of the Canton naval patrol, ports and exports prohibitions and MR. SUN FO and his mother ars has inspected the ships and de- restrictions, stated the Under- leaving for Tsingtao shortly livered an inspiring address to the Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Cap to spend the hot season there, re-officers and ralings.-Central Press. tain Anthony Eden, in the House turning within three weeks. of Commons yesterday.

All other signatories had attach ed conditions to their ratifications, which were unfulfilled.--Reuter. LONDON, July 15. There were no meetings to-day of Conference Committees, but work will be continued on Monday when the meetings will include one of the drafting committees of the sub-commission on subsidies and shipping:---Reuter.

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The average rate per ceat was

last week.-British Wireless Service

7/7.88d. as compared with 10/4.850. OCCUPATION OF

„BLOW TO BRITISH TRADE

to

A CIVIL List pension of £100 has been granted, to Sir Frank Bennon the Shakesparean actor, i recognition. of his services dramatic art

Others in the list include the Rev.

ISTANBUL, July 15. Edwin Collins, 200, in IT is feared that British textile manufacturers importing tex- recognition of his countributions tiles into Turkey will be hard hit to the study of Jowish medieval when the new factory at Kaisarich, philosophy; Sir William Schooling, Anatolia, equipped with machinery £123, for public services in con- from Rusia, starts production. nection with the National Savings

It is hoped, to start next year. movement; and Lady

CORAL ISLANDS

No Information At Quai D'Orsay

Mr. Sun Fobs ierted a denial of the report that negotiations were conducted by Mr. T. V. Soong in London for a British loan. -- Reuter,

ROME, July 16. Mr. T. V. Soong left Rome to-day en route to Berne.-Reuter.

JAPAN ACCEPTS SILVER RESOLU~"

TION

No Support For Sugar Proposals

NING HAI AT SHANGHAI

SHANGHAI, July 15. THE Nanking cruiser, Ninghai, which proceeded to the South early last week, and which made a very brief stay in Hong Kong waters, returned to Shanghai ar 10 o'clock this morning. The other two cruisers, the Hai Yung and Yat Sen, which made the southern journey together with the Ning Hai, have not yet been sighted.

The movements of the three Nan- king cruisers, had been shrouded in mystery since the vessels lett Hong Kong-Reuter. :

ANTI-RED CAMPAIGN

Canton, July 15. Lieut-General Li Han Yun, com- TOKYO, July 15.

manding the third independent Paris, July 16..

COUNT Uchida the Japanese division, is to be appointed execu Foreign Minister, to-day in tive officer of the first anti-Com- A statement issued by the Quai structed the Japanese delegation to munist detachment, and his division D'Orsay states that they have the World Economic Conference, in northern districts will be sent to received no information of the in London, to accept the silver, re-fight the Reds Red hordes in 500, in recognition of the services The factory is designed to pro-reported occupation of the Coral solution, but to refuse the border, are being enveloped by the

Changting on the Fukien-Kisngsi" rendered to music by her husband, duce 32,000,000 yards of cloth per Islands, and that they are mak-Japsa is not an important factor resolution on the ground that Bir Charles Stanford-British month and will be the first of

ing enquiries.--Reuter

Wireless Service.

Stanford

several factories.-Reuter.

in the sugar trade.—Reuter.

10th route army. The Reds and

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ting.

GANDHI'S NEW SCHEME

REJECTED BY CONGRESS PARTY

POONA July 15 AFTER rejecting, by a big major ity a resolution urging the un- conditional abandonment of the Civil Disobedience campaign, the Conference of the Congress Party jority, a resolution in favour of passed, by an overwhelmingly ma

calling off the Civil Disobedience campaign provided as honourable settlement is reached between the reform by order of General Viceroy and Mahatma Gandhi. Chen Taai Tong and Lieut-General The Conference had previously Chang Ta, of the fifth division, baa thrown out the resolution in fac pormitted so far 4 de torvour of Mahatma Gandhi's scheme render and forsake their support for hedience:" of Communism-Central Prest.

Beuter

Reds in Hai Feng and Lu Feng counties, Eastern Kwangtung, have been given a chance to surrender

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