HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, JANUARY 8, 1934.
MAMMOTH FRENCH FRAUD
SCANDAL
Resignation of Dalimier
Demanded
TWO RADICAL SOCIALISTS
MAY BE ARRESTED
(Special to the "Hong Kong Daily Press" {Copyright.)]
Paris, January 6.
The French newspapers' demand, or expect, tu-day, the resignation of the Minister of the Colonies, M. Dalimier, who has been criticised with particular severity for his letter recommending the purchase of Credit Muni- "cipal Bonds, to Insurance Companies.
M. Dalimier had a long conference on the subject with M. Chautemps, yesterday. M. Chantemps after the conference told Press representatives that M. Dalimiër had acted in good faith when he signed the letters.
The arrest of two Radical-Socialist Deputies, M. Garat and M. Bonnaure is also expected. M. Garat is Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Credit Munici. pal, and is charged by its arrested director, Tessier, of having known of the fraud.
Meanwhile, the Police have succeeded in finding Stavinsky's beautiful and elegant wife in whose possession was discovered a wealth of jewellery, such as is not
Transocean Kuo Min.. possessed" by any queen.--
DALADIER REFUSES INVITATION
The Chautemps Cabiriet has laid
a course dead ahead through the
storm of the Stavinsky scandal PREVENTION OF
with no forced changes in the crew
of the ship of State on Saturday. when the Premier emerged from a second lengthy interview with Minister of the "Colonies, Dalimier." who was suspected of being most seriously involved, and made an official statement clearing Dalt mier's good name of all charges made against him to date.
Dalimler's embarrassing, recom- mendations of unsecured munici- "pal credit bends are declared to prove the Minister's Innocence in documents of the the nature
which were drawn up by minor
sub-
PIRACY
Nanking, Janury. 5. Interesting regulations concer- or the China coast ning piracy have been adopted by the. Chinese Covernment. The regulations will months after be enforced three
| their promulgation.
The regulations provide, inter Chinese and foreign alla, that steamers along the China coast.
will receive protection equally in the event of piracy, Chinese war- ships will be stationed at places
where
piracy is frequent and steamers may request search and examination by police and the navy of suspicious passengers.
Steamers should" instal wireless and should communicate at least once every four hours with sta-
GERMAN-FRANCO
WAR
"Absurd Rumours” Refuted
[Special to the "Hong Kong Daily Fross (Copyright,)]
army
SITUATION IN FUKIEN
Chiang's Troops Capture Yemping
Nanking, January 6, Marshal Chiang Kai Shek has wired a message announcing that Yenping, a city about 60 miles up the Min River was completely-oc- cupied at noen to-day, following the fighting which began yester- day. When the Government troops attacked the defenders and dis- armed them
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The Commander, General Sze To-fell has been made a prisoner. The way is now open for the attack on Foochow-Reuter. "
REBELS WITHDRAW.
Nanking, January 6.
SIMON-MUSSOLINI
CONFERENCE
Satisfactory Says British Representative
“GOOD SEED” HAS BEEN SOWN IN ROME
다
general terms
to
not are
the League.
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BISHOP MULLER REFUSES
Demand
For His
Resignation
[Special to the "Hong Kong Daily Press" (Copyright:}]
The
Berlin, January," 601 controversy within the German Protestant Church, which. has given rise to much discussion, especially in the press, has enter- ed a new phase with the Raich Bishop. Muller's," categorical refus- al to comply with. the demand for his resignation made by pastors. of the emergency ·leaguë repre- senting the Orthodox section the clergy,
of
Berlin, January 6. - In an interview with the corres- pondent of a leading Swiss news- paper, the leader of the National Socialist party Relch Minister,
[Spedal to the "Hong Kong Dally Press" (Copyright,)]. Rudolf Hess took occasion once
The News Chronicle, on the Rome, January 5.
writes that British
As & counter-blast to this de- more to refute the malicious re-
the mand. Herr Muller has now issu- j consider ports assiduously spread by certain
The entire Press features Sir other hand, sections of the foreign press to the
on Friday French counter-proposals con- ed a decree concerning "The Re- effect that Grmany intended, in It is reported from Hangchow John Simon's statements before Official quarters case of war with France, to violate that the rebels have withdrawn Press representatives
be the most hopeful step taken Evangelical Church," in which he Swiss neutrality by having the from Taishun within the Cheklang forenoon which, however, couch-tained in the Aide Memoire will storation of Order in the German. ught since Germany's departure from stresses that the abuse of religious march
throw any German
through border." Experts are of the opinioned
services for the purpose of politi Switzerland in order to outflank that this is due to the defection of calculated
According to this paper. more cal controversy in any shape or France's ironwall of fortresses. the Government forces of 'General on conclusions which may or may not have been reached in course Hess declares that this assertion Chen Chi-hsuan.
The Nanking troops in north of the Rome discussions. At the active mediation by the British form must cease." "Religious ker-
preaching... is so absurd that everyone in Ger- many, especially military experts. Fuklen are reported to be envelop same time Sir John Simon left no Government may be expected in vices," says Herr Muller. "must and other conversations-Transocean the use of Churches are asking themselves how anyone ing Yeaping and some fighting oc- doubt that he did not favour pre- the near future, as a result of the serve exclusively for
Ecclesiastical Buildings for pullt. in his senses could believe such curred yesterday at Huangshayih cipitate action as regards pro- French Aide Memoire and the pore Gospel." Hence he prohibits
on the Cheklang-Fukien border, but posed League reforms stressing Rome
cal demonstrations of any kind. nonsense. "Can anyone conceive"
The Decree was so complicated and offering
further provides so Hess asked "that Germany, in the nature of the action was not that the disarmament problem so many difficulties that it should
that the Reich" Bishop, as head case of war against France, from serious-Reuter. which God deliver us, would feel
not be further entangled by ink-
like
Switzerland? antagonizing
shall benceforth, have full power ing it with another problem like
of the German Protestant Church. to settle all controversies which that of League reform which in the British Foreign Secretary's
may arise within the Church and opinion should only be taken up
have unrestricted authority to im- pose obedience on all disputantà been agreed
to ing Germany had after the arms convention includ-
upon.
NANKING FORCES NEAR KUTIEN.
No one in Germany. moreover, be-
Nanking, December 6. lleves that two great nations like
The drive against the Fukien Germany and France will resort to rebels continues, and good head arms in order to settle their dif-way is being made.
ferences. Both these nations know The Nanking forces are now re- what war means, and Chancellor ported to be enveloping Kutlen, Hitler has repeatedly, expressed the only 55 miles north-west of Foo- opinion that an attempt to settle chow-Reuter. differences by force cannot pos- sibly bring about a final solution. This can be assured by honourable peace on a basts of commonsense." Transocean Kuo Min.
SOVIET'S FIGHT- ING MACHINE
REBEL FORCES SURRENDER Nanking, January 7.
within Government troops are fifty miles from Foochow, follow- ing the capture of Anjenchi, near Shinkon, according to an 'omicfal message from Nanchang.
Kuo Min.
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SIR JOHN SIMON HOME.
[Special to the "Hong Kong Daily Press" (Copyright.)]
London, January 6. - Sir John Simon arrived here by train at 7 p.m. on Saturday after a fast trip from Rome vis Paris. The Foreign Secretary spent a few between trains in the hours
French Capital at the British Em- bassy, leaving to other hands the responsibility of delivering to the French Foreign Office his report on the actual outcome of the Rome discussions.
Sir John Simon frankly admitt- that diplomatic exchange ed of views which had been taking place inthe course of the past two months had not Fielded results but, he ny positive added, so hopeful were all states men becoming. that they were convinced of the absolute neces- The
sity of finding some sort of a solu- the British Ambassadors at Paris tion. in order to prevent catas-and Berlin 'have been recalled to
attend the Cabinet session in evaluate the Bimon discussions trophe.
On denied here. were officially
capture of Katten and Shiukow is expected momentarily. The cap-
ture of Yenping is confirmed by oficial messages from Hangchow and Hankow received here. Late
Sir John Simon stressed. conclusion, that no single state
"The widely current reports that
to
whatever school of thought they belong.-Transocean Kuo Min
THE BULKAN PACT
[Special to the: "Hong Kong Daily
Press" (Copyright:)1
Rome, January. 6 It is stated on good authority that the conclusion of the Balkan Pact between Turkey, Greece, Yu- go Slavia and Rumania is a tore- gone conclusion. The Bulgarian Government is at liberty to be-
last night the rebel forces inside I could. stubbornly persist in the Saturday night.--Transocean Kuo come a partner to the scheme.
ernment's-Reuter.
Work Must Go On To Yenping City surrendered to Gov-
Perfect It
(Special to the "Hong Kong Dally
Press" (Copyright.)]
Moscow, January 6. Further strengthening of Soviet Russia's military defence was de- manded in a resolution adopted at a conference of superior officers of the Red Army's Moscow divi- sion, following a lengthy speech by the Acting War Commissary, Gemarnik, explaining the neces sity of increasing the Red Army on the grounds of increased tension
departmental officials" and mitted to Dallmler for formal signature. Finance Minister, Bon- ret, whose reputation has also re- a handling from gossips, ceived issued an official statement to the effect that he had never laid eyes on Stavisky and was completely ignorant that his co-worker in the Finance Ministry, Guiboud-tions to be designated by the Min-in the Far East.
had ever
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Kibaud; legal
"Alexandre."
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istry of Communications-Reuter,
The resolution expresses Full confidence in the Government and approves the measures taken but
Soviet Union's fighting machines must never cease.-Transocean Kuo Min.
Simultaneously stories going the SIRF MAUGHAM'S adds that work to perfecting the
rounds of the Press regarding re- lations of Government officials with Stavisky in
the swindler's
"palmiest" days, began on Satur-
day to lose their earlier double-
APPOINTMENT
eyed colour. The present Minister Lord Justice of Appeal
of War and former Premier, M. Daladier, according to the best. of these, is accredited with having rejected the invitation to a gala breakfast in Stavisky's mansion with a five word letter on Minis- terial stationery. "I don't break- fast with sharpers."-Transocean Kuo Min.
OVER SIX MILLION STERLING INVOLVED
Court
London, January. 6.
Bir Frederic Maugham brother of Mr. Somerset Maugham," the famous novelist, has been appoint- ed a Lord Justice, of the High Court of Appeal in place of Sir Paul Ogden Lawrence, who has re- signed-Reuter.
Sir Frederic Maugham has been a Judge of the High Court of Just- ice (Chancery Division) since 1928. While at Cambridge, he was one of the best oarsmen of his day. gaining his blue in the Boat races of 1888-89. He became a Barris- ter of Lincoln's Inn in 1990 and a Bencher in 1916.
Paris, January 7. "Either you resign or the whole Cabinet resigns," M. Chautemps is reported to have told M. Dali- mier, Minister of the Colonies, in connection with the issue of frau- dulent ponds on behalf of the Bayonne Municipal Pawn-Broking
Sir Paul Ogden Lawrence, who Establishment, which is consider-
was appointed a Lord Justice of ea the most grave political-finan- clal sensation since the Panama Appeal in 1926, was called to the Bar in 1882, and was a Judge of affair, half a century ago."
Over six million sterling is now the High Court of Justice from believed to be involved. The
1918 and 1926. From 1913 to 1918 whole press is mobilised against he was Chairman of the Incor- the affair which dominates the porated Council of Law Reporting opening of the Parliamentary for England and Wales from 1917 Session on Tuesday, when the to 1919. From 1910 to 1927 he wis Government will be subjected to a Member of the Rule Committee
of the Supreme Court. grilling interpellations.
The Government has already promised to scour the scandal to its dregs. Many small investors' have been ruined as the bonds were particularly popular-Reu-
er.
SHANGHAI TRAGEDY
[Special to the "Hong Kong Daily Woman Found Dead
Press" (Copyrightë)1
Paris, January 7. Madame Stavisky, wife of the king of crooks, who with her, chil dren resided in a first cinas hotel has disappeared. The hotel management declares it had ne idea that the fashionable lady who had registered as Mrs. Simon was in reality the spouse of the famous racketeer.
In Street
Shanghal, January 6 Mr Hazel Christie, aged 48, an American-born British subject, was found dead in a street here at 5.00 a.m. to-day. She had either fump
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"A SAD END
To Distinguished Career
[Special to the "Hong Kong Dally Press (Copyright.)]
SILVER MARKET (From Our Special Correspondent)
London, January 7. Following are the Silver Quota tons on the London market to-
day:-
Jan 7 Jan. 5.
194 191 Spot
19.3/16 -19.3/16 Forward The London on New York cross
closed
rate to-day 5.118
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A TURBULENT SITUATION
present position and that no ac- cord could be possible. without taking due account of Germany's demands
well as France's inter- wishes. This utterance is
London, January. 5. preted to mean that the British
The Foreign Secertary, Sir John Foreign Secretary has progressed an important distance from the Simon, concluded his visit to Italy earlier position behind the French at noon yesterday, when, accom- thesis which opposed rearmament panied by Lady Simon, he left. of disarmed States as one of the Rome for Paris, means bringing about adjustment
GERMAN PRESS PUZZLED
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sult of his, visit to Paris, He-was now in a position to prepare a detailed report for submission to his Government on his return to London.
DISARMAMENT
In regard to Disarmament, sir.
In addition to the British Am- John Simon declared his convic of the present disproportion.bassador to Rome, Sir Erle Drum-tion, that that problem must be 'mond, and members of the Em-solved before all others, and add- ed that the Italian Premier was Transocean. Kuo Min.
bassy Star, Signor Suvich. Baron
the Aloysi and Signor Grandi were at steadfastly convinced that
situation in present turbulent the station to bid him farewell
Before his departure he recely-Europe must be changed in order All the statesmen with whom he cd press representatives and dfs to secure world peace. cussed with them the subjects raised during his conversations had had contact, he said, were with Signor Mussolini.. Reports convinced that in the event. of the interview state, that Sir of war no country in the world
said that his visits would escape its bitter conse
quences. John Simon to Paris and Rome had been most profitable.
at EUS. [Special to the "Hong Kong Daily
Press"(Copyright.)]
QUIET BUT STEADY
London, January 8. Sterling on New York was quoted at 5.11 and Paris at 831.. Gold decreased 7d.. to 126/11d., includ- ing a premium of 8d.
Silver spot. 191. Stock markets are quiet but steady-British Wire- less.
THE VALUE OF SILVER
Increase Imminent In USA.
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Berlin, January 5.
Press confesses 'The German itself somewhat puzzled by the
Regarding the reform of the non-committal character of the official communique published in
The Rome visit in particular, League, those with whom he had Rome following Mussolini and Bir
he said, had served to amplify spoken in his travels, were agre John Simon's conversations,
The National Socialist paper the ideas he already had regarded that the complex problem of "Angriff points out that, the ing the views of the Fascist Gov-Disarmament must first be dis
never once men-ernment on the various pro cussed and a solution found which would recognise the moral equali- communique
the "revision of arma- blems weighing upon Europe. tions
He had welcomed the invitaty of Germany, ajde The ments but merely speaks of re-
Sir John Simon, who is max- duction and limitation of arma- tion of Signor Mussolini to visit ments, a formula which, in the Rome for he was eager to under-ing the tourney. from Paris by Fascist air, is expected in London this Havours of stand the views of the opinion: paper's
"Angriff" Government as fully as he wider afternoon. British Wireless Ber- Genevan phraseology. therefore is inclined to believe stood those of France as the re-vice.
that the communique was drawn up by the British Foreign Minis- ter.
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whils The paper adds that some discussions naturally leave Berlin, January 8.
the door wide open for continu- An adventurous career came to
ance of negotiations, yet it is dif a spectacular end here on Satur-.-..
ficult to perceive on what basis a taxicab, careering day when
Washington, January 6.. there can be closer co-operation madly through heavy traffic, crash-
Rumours that action to increase between England and Italy in ed into a lamp post in the bright
driver's the value of silver is Imminent order to be effectual
The "Berliner Tageblatt" light district. In the seat was found the dead body of persist in senate circles, and, in Colonel Boris Skatschenko, once the expectation of early prest more favourably impressed by chief of a crack Cossack troop and dential monetary action, senator the communique, writing Good owner of vast estates in Czarist. Thomas has agreed to withhold seed has been sown in Rome, but senate sub-it is not entirely dependent on Russia. For orig down on his his plan to have a
favourable atmosphere of Rome as to whether the seed will luck, the heart of the distinguish-committee draft a monetary pro- the ed ex-warrior. had finally falled gramme
Official comment is lacking, but bear the fruit which may prove made it to be the remedy for Europe's fis,” from purely physical
President Roosevelt has Transocean Kuo Min.
clear that provision is being made The "Deutsche Allgemeine Zelt- to continue the gold purchases ung" expresses particular satisfac- ANTI-SOVIET CAMPAIGN both here and abroad. The trend tion at the emphasis laid by of opinion is away from paper the communique on the neces- money and towards gold and sil-sity of concluding disarmament as possible ver revaluation, probably a modi- negotiations es 300п fed form of bimetallism/w
causes-
By Polish Broadcasting Enterprise
[Speelal to the "Hong Kong Dally Press" (Copyright.)]
Warsaw, January 6. - The mystery surrounding per- alstent anti-Soviet broadcasting in Poland has been partially solved by the proud admission of a Russian emigre journal here on Saturday, that the radio station's backer is an International Union for combatting commission,"
ed or fallen from the third storey The organization's present chair-
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Senator Thomas favours & re- turn' to the gold standard as soon as the international situation per- mits, but at a lower rate.
White Senator Borah urges a House conference between the in- ftationists and the "hard money" schools, with President Roosevelt as umpire, in order to end the monetary dispute. Reuter
AIR MINISTER'S TOUR
Arrival At Athens
London, January. -5.
of an apartment house in the man; moreover, is declared to be French Concessionary the former Belgian Consul at Sir Philip Cunliffe-Lister, the Moscow, Doullet, author of the Colonial Secretary, who is an an well-known anti-Red attack Mos-air tour of the British possessions cow Unmasked Strenuous efforts in East Africa, arrived at Athens by the authorities have failed to from Brindisi yesterday afternoon date to uncover the location of the in an Imperial Airways seaplane, powerful anti-Soviet transmitter. He leaves for Cairo to-day Transocean Kuo Min,
Brtish Wireless Service
An agency message from Lon- She was identified by a Sergeant don says that a passenger aboard of the United States Marines who the steamer Alphera who jumped at 4.00 am. called the Police when overboard near the African coast, Mrs. Christie and another woman was identical with the description were involved in a braw broadcast of Stavisky TransoceanThere is no suspicion of foul
play-Reuter. Kuo Mir
On
the basis of practicability, which in the paper's opinion. reveals the hand of the Ducs who is known to have strong aversions to abstract theories- Transocean Kuo Mini
NO SUPPORT
18pecial to the "Hong Kong Daily Press" (Copyright.)1
London January. 6. That here is no British or Ital fan support for the French de mands concerning "A probation period is the keynote of an ar ticle published in the Daily Tele- graph by its diplomatic corres pondent, who bases the above cOR- clusion on a remark made in Rome by Sir John Simon
Bir John Simon said that Ger-
menta many undoubtedly possesses the right moral for equality of treat-
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