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LANCASHIRE COTTON

Vast

INDUSTRY

Reorganisation Necessary

MANUFACTURERS MUST KEEP

UP-TO-DATETM

London, December 20. Competitive capitalism was con- demned by Labour spokesmen in the House of Commons to-night when the positon of the Lanca- shire cotton industry was debated.

The discussion ensued from a Labour motion condemning cap-

TO PROTECT FARMERS

italism and curing the reorgani- Irish MeatTM Imports

with the

Restricted

London, Dec. 20.

stock

sation of the cotton industry un- der public ownership, temporary expedient of a repre sentative Statutory Authority to secure a co-ordinated policy for

In the House of Commons, the the industry.

Major C. F. Entwhistle (Con. Minister of Agriculture, in a long

statement on the live Bolton) stated that the Colonial. markets had been greatly dimin-situation, said that notwithstand- ished by Japanese competition. ing the efforts made since Novem and improve, her, 1932, to hold

on the wholesale the situation meat market, the returns from the feeding of cattle continued satisfactory. In these circums- tances, it was essential to afford some relief in respect of supplies

while a large percentage of Br!- tain's textile trade with China had been irrevocably last.

DR. BURGIN REPLY Dr. L. Burgin, replying to the debate for the government, de-

precated too gloomy a view of the

state of the industry.

He urged that production costs

were excessive as compared with those of our foreign competition and -as regards Japanese competi- tion, he said it would do no good service to Lancashire nor assist

the position between the Govern- ment and Japan by constantly bringing the matter before House.

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The subject was engaging the close and continuous attention of the Government.

There was 10 imagic wand whereby the industry could be changed. Lancashire could help herself by keeping as up-to-date as possible.

The Commons adopted by 135 votes to 30 an amendment to the Labour motion, by Major Ent whistle simply noting the desire of the cotton industry for an im- stating proved organisation and that the House would welcome the formation by the Industry of pro- posals calculated to achieve that end.

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imported for immediate slaughter,

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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY DECEMBER 22, 1933.

O'DUFFY PAPER OVER EXPANSION CANTON UP IN Alleged Widespread Spying

OF CURRENCY

SEIZED

Detectives Raid Printing Works

Strongly Opposed by Inflationists

Dublin, December 31, "

New York, December 21. City detectives, acting with the A strong indication that mem- authorisation of the military tri-bers of Congress and the Gov- of bunal, last night seized all copies ernment prefer rehabilitation of this week's issue of "United aliver to inflation, and favouring Ireland," the weekly journal which a afty per cent. depreciation of! is the official organ of the Op- position.

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ARMS

Against Chiang

Kai Shek

it

(From Our Special: Correspondent:

Canton, Dec. 21. The independent "movement the dollar was given by the speak for formation of a secessional- er in the House of Representa-ist government at Canton is tives, Mr. Rainey and Senator daily gathering momentum. al contains the full text of the Thomas at a dinner at the Econo- The elder statesmen here are

mics Club.

were stressing very optimistic towards the the "fact that they were volcing establishment of a new inde personal views, it will be recalled pendent government and Mr. that they both recently conferred

Shiao Fu Cheng, with President Roosevelt.

It is understood that the journ-

speech which General O'Duffy was unable to deliver at Westport. County Mayo, on Sunday when he

was arrested.

The detectives visited the head- quarters of the United Ireland Party, the office of the publishers. and the printing works, seizing every copy that could be found.

Reuter.

SIR KINGSLEY WOOD

Invited To Join Cabinet

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London, December 20. The Prime Minister, Mr. Ram

invited Sir say MacDonald, has Kingsley Wood, the Postmaster- General, to be a member of the Ser- vice.

for

Although both

an old Mr. Rainely declared that "We veteran of the Kuomintang, no longer propose to bermit the who would have left here for Bank of England to dictate to us Siam yesterday, has cancelled and the world in the interests of his trip and will remain here Mr. Thomas, the chief tnflation- to offer his services for the ist, expressed opposition against anti-Chiang Kai Shek move

the English Monetary Policy.

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The recent political develop

attributed

over expansion of currency and anticipated that Congress would ment. adopt a prgoramme, doubling the gold value of the dollar, thereby doubling the potential monetary ment in Canton reserve as a means of increasing to the fact that the leaders in Fukien have signified their ChalkbibhidhÅÐУ1364 readiness to join in the Canton

currency-Reuter,

SILVER MARKET. (From Our Special Correspondent)

London, December 21. Following are the Silver Quota- tions on the London market to-

day:-

Spot Forward

18:9/16 16.6/10

18.9/16 181

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The Rt. Hon. Sir Kingsley Wood, RC has been PM.G. since 1931, and Conservative member Woolwich, West, since 1918, From

The London on New York cross 1924 to 1929 he was Parliamentary rate to-day closed £=08 Secretary to the Ministry of 5.094. Health, and from then until 1931, was Parliamentary Secretary the Board of Education.

Accordingly it was intended to issue an order miting the im port of fat cattle from the Irish Cabinet-British Wireless

see State to Atty per cent, for the three months ended March 31st. 1934, as compared with the corresponding period of last year. As regards Canada, the Dominion Government had agreed co-operate by stabilising ex- ports of cattle, both fat and store, to this market for the first quar- ter of the coming year at the figure of the first quarter of last year. Arrangements were being made to limit the imports next quarter of foreign canned beef, and to reduce imports from foreign countries of chilled beef by the same extent as in the first quarter of last year.

OTTAWA AGREEMENT

As arranged at Ottawa, imports of frozen beef from foreign coun- tries will be reduced next quarter by thirty per cent.

Negotiations for readjusting the proportion of imported bone and boneless meat from foreign coun-- tries

under consideration. were The situation in the bacon market was under consideration, and, if

· LONDON MEETING,

necessary, a reduction of imports The negotiating committee of from foreign countries, by a fur- on March per cent. and artificial ther seven the British cotton allk industries, met the Japanese cotton industries' representatives in London to-day.

After a discussion, the follow- ing resolutions were passed:

Firstly, the British and Japan-, ese delegations are of the opinion that the interests of both countries and the industries of both would be best solved by cominencing official Industrial negotiations as soon as possible.

are

1st and an additional three, per cent. on June 1st, would be effect- ed-British Wireless.

FIRE-RAISING CONSPIRACY

Fire Officer Miles Remanded

London, Dec. 21. The prosecution's case against ex-Chief Fire Officer Miles of the Salvage Corps, who is charged at Bow Street Court, London, with conspiring to defeat the ends of justice, concluded yesterday.

The accused was until January 11, when he will The committed for trial..

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During his distinguished career. hé has been responsible for many proposals, and was the introducer of the Early Closing Bil, Summer Time Bill and Allotments Bill.

PROPAGANDA IN MALTA

Newspaper Suppressed

Malta, December 17,

news The publication of the paper "Malta" issued by former Minister for Public Instruction Mr. Mizzi was prohibited to-day by Governor-general Campbell on the grounds that the paper reprinted day after day translations of ar- ticles from the Italian press at- tacking Great Britain:

By this ruse "Malta" evaded the existing prohibition for the publication of anti-Eritish propa-

MORE TROUBLE?

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movement and to abandon the People's Revolutionary Gov- erniment but will carry out their anti-Chiang Kai Shek campaign alone. However, the leaders of the Southwest will have to proclaim their in- dependence from Nanking be- tore the Fukien secessionalists will proceed to discuss any terms with the Southwest.

In France

TWO NATURALISED AMERICANS

DETAINED

Faria, Dec. 21, It is alleged that a widespread spying organisation on behalf of

an un-named Power has been rE- vealed by the arrest, in Paris of 18 foreigners, including two na- turalised Americans of Russian

origin, two Poles and several Rus- Frenchman and a French woman.

sians, and the detention of a

Two Russians who are alleged

have vanished.

to have beaded the organisation

Large sums of money are said to have been found on the arrest- 1 persons A wireless transmitter was seized and also a mass of in- criminating documents In many languages, including Chinese

Some are said to relate to naval and air defence, and other to commercial espionage-Reuter.

Washington, Dec. 21. The United States State De- partment, has cabled to the Ameri- can. Embassy in Paris for "com- plete information" regarding the arrests of the alleged sples-Reu

ter.

FINANCE BILL PASSED

And German Proposals Discussed

Paris, December 21. The Senate, by 286 votes against 57 passed the entire Finance Bill Chamber for the second reading, but agree mant between the two Houses is

which returns to the

CHIANG'S FINAL ORDERS Regarding Naval Operations

Nanking, December 21. Chen Shao Kuan returned from Nanchang this afternoon with final instructions from Chiang Kai Shek regarding naval operations against Fukien. The concentration of Chi- nese warships are reported to have: been completed and orders are ex- pected very soon for them to steam to Fukien to cover the landing of troops.

Chen Shao Kuan may leave for the south to direct operations.dk Rester,

SEVERE FIGHTING

REAL AMBITION ·

Shanghai, December 21. The Evening Post is quoted to have reported that Chiang Kai-shek arrived in Hangcho yesterday afternoon from Nan- chang by air.apparently in to direct the campaign order

Fukien rebels with against the Yenying as the Arst objective. It adds that severe fighting is taking place in Cheklang and the Klang- German insured.

Disarmament al border between Fikien, com-* Government Proposals were discussed by the munist, allies and. According to report from Foreign Affairs Commission which troops-Renter. official quarters, the Nanking asked the Government to define its policy before the Parlamen- Peace Mission to Nanningtary recess. Reuter. proved a complete failure as Generals Li Chung Yin and Pei Chung Hsi are strongly against General Chiang Kai Shek. It is reported that they are more resolute in demand. Washington, December 21. A battle will be joined when ing the resignation of General Congress re-assembles between Chiang Kai Shek than the the Administration backed by big leaders here. It is stated that business and the progessive

Reif General Chiang refuses to publicans who are protesting against-the monopolistic tendency quit his post and to re- of the recovery codes which are organise the Central Govern- alleged to be injurious to small ment, a new government is business people. It is expected that Senator Boram will demand bound to set up in the South- the inclusion of

Big Business And

The Small

the

Provisions west.

Anti-Trust Law in the Recovery Moreover, the approaching

Act. thus depriving big business of one of its greatest advantages under the new deal

are

Congressional differences also expected over Finances. Re- construction and Corporation

Reuter.

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ganda and articles. A correction THE LATE DALAI

al writ, has been opened against Signor Mizzi.-Transocean.

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FRENCH SURTAX ON »

BRITISH GOODS Prospects Of Withdrawal

Canton, December 21. Owing to the great work in the construction of Wampoo Harbour, the provincial authorities have decided to divide the period of construction into four stages. The Arst stage is of Ave years within London, Dec. 20. which the shape of the harbour The President of the Board of must be worked out. The second Trade, Mr. Walter Runciman will stage is of ten years within which SO con- make a statement to-morrow in that harbour must be

he Commons regarding the pro- structed as being a port and third-

on British French of the withdrawal of the class harbour of the world. The im-third stage is of been "years, ports into that country-British within which that harbour must

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supertax

SEAPLANE IN DANGER

be a city and a second-class bar- bour of the world. The fourth stage is of twenty years within which that harbour must be made a large city and the first-class

the harbour of

world.--Central Press.

NEW RAILWAY

arrival of Mr. Sun Fo to the South has caused much specu lation and rumour that MA. Sun is going to join the inde. pendent movement in Canton. Near Balearic Islands Owing differences of

Canton. December 21. Marseilles, Dec. 17.

The construction of railroad be- opinion in regard to foreign

A disabled seaplane is tossing tween Lar-chang and Shackwan Sun had on precariously in affairs, Mr.

a storm-whipped of the Hankow and Canton Une several occasions had disputes sea in an unknown position near has already been finished. It is with General Chiang Kai Shek the Balearic islands with one pas learned that the first trial run of senger and a three-men crew trains will take place on January and Mr. Wang Ching Wei, the board. Although a dosen vessels 1st, but the time for actual ser- two president of the Executive combed the waters, they have as yet vice on line between those Yaan at Nanking...............

been unable to locate the plane, cities will be in June next year. The machine, flown on the Marseil- Central Press. Although the recent visit of lee Algiers line, developed motor- Mr. Chow Lu, an elder statesrouble and stuck water. New Delhi, Dec. 21. man of the Southwest Political

crew was able to issue more than A rumour emanating from Lhasa that the Dalai Lama of Tibet, one Council, to Hong Kong is said of the most distinguished leaders to be for the purpose of rais- of the day. whose death was re-ing funds for the Sun Yat Sen ported on Wednesday, was polson-

LAMA

Rumour That He Was Poisoned ̈

STERILISATION |***

OF THE UNFIT

remanded Drastic Measures In

Germany

Secondly, the British delegation are of the opinion that the cotton and artificial silk industries now so intricately involved, each in the fortunes of the other, that the contemplated negotiations must embrace artificial silk yarns adn. fabrics.-Reuter and British Wireless.

London, December 21. Nearly ninety-three per cent. of the Lancashire spinners of Amer- ican medium yarns have under- be taken not to sell below the Tecom-Magistrate refused to reduce the mended fixed price, thus forty- £10,000 ball three million out of forty-nine The most interesting witness at

Berlin, December 20. are yesterday's hearing was Mr. Crock- million spindles in Britain

Drastic measures will be applied now operating under the pricer, a solicitor of the non-marine throughout Germany when a Law agreement. Reuter.

Lloyds Underwriters, aimed at the stamping out of who was mainly instrumental in hereditary diseases comes into unravelling the recent London fire force on January 1st. Four hun- conspiracy,of,, which the present dred thousand. persons suffering case is a sequel,

from hereditary diseases, the ma- "He said that Miles appeared jority of whom are weak-minded, most anxious to secure evidence will be subjected to sterilisation. for, the prosecution of Leopold Courts to the number of 1,700 will Harris. He did not, however, tell

be established to deal with such | Mr. Crocker that he was friend

cases. of Harris, Reuter.

DISARMAMENT PROBLEM

No Discussions During Holidays

section of

SPEED OF BRITISH CIVIL

QueRAFT

in House of Commons

London, December 20 The Prime Minister stated In reply to a question in the Com- proposed mons that it was not that any British Minister should during the Parliamentary Recess visit officially European capitals

London, Dec. 20. The attention of the 'Under-. in connection with disarmament.

As, however, the Foreigh Secre- Secretary for Air was called in tary, Sir John Simon, was taking the Commons to-day to the speed a Christmas holiday in Italy, it of some foreign civil aircraft, was possible that he might take

may pasa.

The necessary expenditure en-" talled by enforcement of the Law is estimated at 14,000,000 marks. Reuter.

"CODEX SINAITICUS”'

To Be Purched By British Museum

the

His death occurred on Decem-

Her

radio-set was destroyed before the THE CONTROL OF RUBBER: an SOS call, Transocean.

Dutch Hopes Of Restriction

FOUR NEW SQUADRONS

London, December 21.

ed and did not die from natural University of which he is the causes, has aroused much specula-president, it is stated that Mr. tion here.

Chow actually went to the The forthcoming air estimates ber 17, at the age of 60-Reuter. British colony to confer with is expected to provide for four Mr. Hu Han Min and to seek the advice of this retired politician in regard to the formation of a secessionalist government.

HOME FOOTBALL

Orient Beaten At Watford

London, December 29, Watford climbed out of the ruck, at the foot of the Third Division (Southern Bection) table

new squadrons, one of which will replace No. 100 squadron which is

going to Singapore.

Reuter,

London, Dec, 20. The Amsterdam correspondent of the "Financial Times" states that following the recent rubber meetings in Batavia, the Dutch. East Indies Government has again. referred the draft schemes to the Government at The Hague for fur

settle- ther, and perhaps final, ment

ter.

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The personnel of this Squadron will travel by the 4.8. Ranpura, It is not anticipated that any but the aircraft and equipment fresh news will be forthcoming will be sent separately. says the before the middle of January, but "Times". The squadron was re- well-informed quarters are Upon his arrival here yes cently re-equipped with

Vickers' timistic of the ultimate outcome of terday morning Mr. Chow Lu wildebeeste Torpedo Bombers the restriction 'negotiations. Reu immediately proceeded to the residence of General Chen Chi Tang, at Mui Fah Chuen and to make a report on his mission in Hong Kong. In a brief interview with the repre sentatives of the press yester "Watford's forwards were da sparkling form running through day Mr. Chow declared that a Clapton defence that has had his visit to Hong Kong was a severe gruelling in playing four

there will be political develop deya-Reuter. Cup and League matches in ten quite satisfactory and that

ments in Nanking soon.

to-day when they trounced Clap- ton Orient at Watford by six clear goals.

RUSSO-ITALIAN TREATY

Documents of Ratification Exchanged

✅GOLDMINE AFLOAT

London, Dec. 20. The British Museum Trustees, with the apprival of the Govern ment, have agreed to purchase He pointed out that on the Im from the Soviet Government the perial air routes, safety and famous Fourth Century manus, any opportunities, which arose of economical working were impor-cript known as "Codex Sinaiticus.” seeing members of the Govern-tant considerations, and while Formerly in the possession of ments through, whose capitals he speed was being kept very much the Czar of Russia, it is one of .~ | în mind, other factors were de- the oldest known manuscripts of arrange- clsivé in aircraft for services in paramount importance to "According to present meats, Bir John Simon will leave tended to operate an a commer-establishment of its text.

Cherbourg, December 21. for Paris. to-morrow `afternoon, | cial basis without · subsidy..' In The Prime Minister stated in

Gold valued at a hundred million after taking part in the debate on this respect, Britain compared the House of Commons that the Foreign Affairs in the House of favourably with those of other Government has undertaken to the Russo-Itailan treaty of amity francs from the Federal Reserve. Commons.

countries

make a special contribution to and non-aggression concluded at Bank, New York, to the Bank of He and Lady Simon will be He added that the possibilities wards the purchase price of £1 Rome in September last, were ex- the guests of Lord Tyrrell at the of night fiying as a means of en- for every £1 subscribed by the changed here to-day between France, arrived to-day, aboard the Boviet Foreign Commissary Litvinov Europe and a similar amount is British Embassy in Paris until SR-suring quicker Journeys was the public.

he purchase price is £100,000 and Italian Ambassador Bignor expected on the Berengaria on turday, when he will leave for subject of consideration and ex-

FüsBritish Wireless."

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Friday Reuter. periment-British Wireless, Capri-British Wireless.

Mascow December 15. The documents of ratification of

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