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M. DALADIER FORMS NEW GOVERNMENT

Fear of Financial Panic

NATIONAL SOCIALISTS DEMON- STRATE AT NICE

Paris, January 30.

M. Daladler has formed a new

Cabinet

and

takes the Foreign ANGLO - RUSSIAN

Portfolio himself.-Reuter. -

NEW. MINISTERS

Paris, January 30.

Members of the

are as follows:-

new Cabinet

Minister of Justice, M. Penancier

Interior, M. Frot

Finance, Pletri War, Fabry

Agriculture, Quenlle

Air, Pierrecot

"

Overseas, "Defonvenel Commerce, Mistler"

Education,

thod

Almetber-

Marine, Dechppe De- laine

Mercantile Marine, Guy

Lachondre

Pension, Ducos

NEGOTIATIONS

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31, 1934.

BRITISH AIR FORCES

Premier Aware Of Weakness

Landon, January, 29. Replying to a. Parliamentary question, the Prime Minister said he was aware of the decisions an- nounced by the Soviet, the United States, the Belgian, the Swiss and the Japanese Governments

to

strengthen their Air Forces forth-

with.

HEIGHT RECORD BROKEN

Balloon Reaches Height Of 13 Miles

【Special to the "Hong Kong Daly

Bress" (Copyright.)],,

to

A NEW DEATH RAY

Murder Without Evidence!

Re

Ossoaviachim company and which started experiments on the as-

2.M

ANNIVERSARY OF NAZI

GOVERNMENT

Celebrations Throughout

Germany

HITLER TO SUMMARISE

YEAR'S

FIRST

ACHIEVEMENTS

London, January 30, Murder without incriminating evidence thereof will henceforth Moscow, January 30. be accomplishable by an electric death-ray evolved by Professor A new stratosphere record was established on Tuesday forenoon Chadfeld, Lecturer at the Leices-

theter College on Technology. by a balloon belonging

Berlin. January 30. Moscow Sumption that every living being:

All public bulldings throughout shortly after. 11

has his own wavelength and con-

the country and many private The British Government were time, had attained a height of

structed an ultra high frequency still soaring fully alive to the importance of 80,950 feet, and is

apparatus at first killing all files houses were beflagged in celebra air power to Britain and to the steadily.

coming between energised plates. tion of the Hitler anniversary! present relative inferiority of the Wireless communcation with the

After this he similarly wiped out Newspapers in leaders eulogising Government's adhievements, mice. He has now obtained from the

assembling outside the line strength, They had made 11 ruption.-Transocean Kuo Min.

the Post Office permission to instal crowds their earnest endeavour to secure partly for the principal Air Forces. at the lowest level on which in- ternational agreement might de secured. British Wireless,

Offer Regarding Lena Royal Air Force in terms of first balloon is working without inter-

Goldfields

London, January. 29, On the subject of the Anglo- for a new Russian negotiations

agreement, the temporary trade Secretary for Overseas Trade, Ma- jor

Colville, said that many of

**

Moscow, January 30.

Stratostat The Soviet balloon has again beaten the world's al- titude record.

According to official reports it: has already reached a height of nearly thirteen miles as compar

the dificulties had been removed. ATTEMPT TO KILL HASHIM ed with the previous record of 11

Questioned regarding the Lena Goldfelds, he said that an intima- tion had been received from the the Soviet Government that if company were to inform the Con- çessions Committee that they had not been able to accept the form er offer made to them, "but were ready to resume negotiations, the Public Works, Paganon committee, would respond favour

Post and Telegrapha,

Bernier

Health, Lisbonie Labour, Daladier

Reuter.

WITHDRAWALS FROM

SAVINGS BANKS The present political crisis in France is resulting in heavy with drawals from savings banks which may ultimately affect the French Treasury as savings banks have

taken

up 2 large amount Government Bonds.

of

It is interesting that the London Market belleves, however, a panic will be averted by the early formation of a new Government.

It is pointed out 13 well Informed circles that the rumour- ed dollar-sterling -stabilisation around 475 Is most unlikely" así this would result in the London- Paris rate being 72.75. which

would be most embarrassing to France.

The efforts by American authorl- tles to depreciate the dollar is largely dependent on the success. "ful outcome "of the present French panic demand crisis, otherwise

for dollars is likely to nullify ac-

American Exchange tion by the Fund.

The Foreign Exchange Market is adopting a hesitant attitude till the American exchange, fund has commenced operations, but specu- lation is rife as to what premium

the sterling gold price over franc parity is necessary in order to transfer gold profitably from Parls to London.

Well placed observers give the opinion that arbitrage operations Involving such shipments will be risky in view of the difficulty in obtaining metal from the Bank of France and delivering it in Lon- don on the same day-Reuter. TRAMWAY SERVICE SUSPENDED

ably.

It had been added that the mere fact of a resumption of the nego- would indicate tiations

mutual amendment of the terms,

The British Government had ac- cordingly advised the company.10 Concessions Com- address" the mittee a letter proposing to send representatives, to Moscow to dis- cuss the claim on the understand- ing that the terms would be ma- on both sides. terially amended

The Company had adopted this

course.-British Wireless.

BRITISH EXPORTS

TO FRANCE Warning Of Retaliation

London, January, 29. In a Commons statement re- garding the French "restrictions," the President of the Board of Trade. Mr. Runciman, announced that the French Government had that the British been informed Government could not accept dis- crimination in favour of United States and Belgian goods,

They had also been told that, having regard to the grave inter-

ference

KHAN

New Delhi, January 29 An attempt on the life of the Afghan Premier. Hashim Khan, has been made at Kabul, according to an unconfirmed report received. which adds that the Premier re-

ceived only slight injuries while

dead.-Reuter.

miles established by the balloon in the U.S.S.Ron "tember 30, last.-Reuter.

SILVER MARKET

Soviet Sep-

a dve kilowatt apparatus which Opera House, where the Reichstag

also

at the Presidential will be dve hundred times more meet. powerful than his previous instru-Palace and the Chancellery hop- School ing, to see Herr Hitler." ments-Reuter

children chanting in unisari "we want to see our leader."-Reuter. REICH TO BE REFORMED

Berlin, January 30. Herr Hitler will render an ac count of the first year of the Nazi Government from the Reichstag at 3 p.m. in a two-hour speech which will be broadcast through

DISARMAMENT PROBLEM

Britain As Mediator out Germany.

NEW GERMAN INVENTION

Propane," An Un- ̈

explosive Gas

[Special to the "Hong Kong Daily Press". (Copyright.)]

Berlin, Jan. 30.

being

The keenest interest is taken by thousands of visitors in Berlin's annual agricultural show and particularly in the exhibit & product The principal point will be to Propane" which is reform the Relch with a tendency shown by the "Leung Works," the to strengthen the Ministry of the world's largest chemical manufac- London, Jan. 30.

expense of the turing plant. This substance is While oficial circles refuse to Interior at the

now sold in steel bottles converted comment on the contents of the State which, it is expected, will

into a marketable form after re- his Afghan assallant shot himself From Our Special Correspondent) British Disarmament Memorandum, be followed by Capt. Goering re-

it' is pointed out in reliable circles signing from the Prussian Pre-search lasting several years. "Pro- used for house pane" may be that Britain finds herself again inmiership.

Hitler will also deal with the illuminating and possesses many the role of mediator. It is em- phasised that while the Franco-Polish Treaty and the tense Aus- dils- German negotiations have broken trian situation as well as down both countries are more will armament.

President von Hindenburg has than ing

they for settlement

written to Hitler, congratulating hitherto have been. France may him on his successful leadership appeal to the League, but it is con sidered inevitable that the Bureau of the Disarmament Conference must eventually register defeat if such measures are adopted

U.S. MONETARY BILL

Passed By House Of Representatives

Washington, January 29.

2.7 early An indication that start will be made in currency talks between the United States and Great Britain was given by the Secretary of the Treasury, Mr. Henry Morgenthau, to-day./

We aren't discussing anything with Britain just now," he said, again "but you ask me that next week, I will not answer."

The Secretary of the Treasury the Ad- made the disclosure of ministration's plans when answer ing a fire of questions rfter the House of Representatives had ac- cepted the Senate's amendments to the Monetary Bul

Mr. Morgenthau also stated that he had already prepared several with United Kingdum executive orders governing gold. to trade resulting "from neir new which the Government was en- President quota policy and the discriminatitled as soon as the tions referred to, the British Gov-signed the Monetary Bill. ernment would have very reluc-

[Special to the "Hong Kong Dally intimation, the quotas in force be-

Press (Copyright.) -

Nice, January 30.

when occurred

sccnes

METHODS RESENTED

Jan. 30-Jan. 29 Following are the Silver Quota tions on the Loridon market to- day:-

Jan. 30 Jan. 27 19.9/16 19.9/16 Spot Forward

19.916 191 The London on New York cross rafe to-day at 2 p.m. closed at 5.014.

[Special to the Hong Kong Dally

Further direct. Franco-German

-Reuter.

DISSOLUTION OF MONARCHIST SOCIETIES

advantages over coal gas, as it is not explosive and therefore can be handled with safety by anyone. his. new product will bring com- fort to homes and dwellings which are far removed from central gas generating works.

Similarly. It will be useful in Colonial territories where habits- tions are few and far between.

"Propane" may be bought-in

negotiations appear to be improb- [Special to the Hong Kong Daily bottles containing either thirty-

NOTHING NEW..

[Special to the "Hong Kong Dilly Press” (Copyright,)}

||

Press" (Copyright.)]

made to carry оп Monarchist propaganda among the German youths and that these efforts are inspired by hostility to the Na-

tional Socialist state which can-

no the

RUBBER RESTRICTION :

Optimistic Prophecies

Discounted

two pounds or Ave and a half able at present and in order to

Berlin, January 30.

pounds, the larger container being effect a compromise, it is believed

The dissolution of all Monarone yard long. Each householder BERLIN SHARE MARKET that the British Memoarndum puts

forward new deal in disarmament chist organisations and societies should own at least two bottles so throughout Germany is demand- that the lighting may not be in- which is hoped to" be acceptable.

by Captain Goering. interrupted--Transocean Kuomin. It is believed that the new deal jed modifies the previous British pro-letter to the Reichsminister of the Berlin, Jan. 29. posals which commanded so much interior Herr Frick. Capt. Goering Sharemärket opened quietly, approval from the nations con- points out that efforts are being

being turnover

restricted but cerned.-Reuter. prices mostly firm owing to the hopeful atmosphere created by the German-Polish Non Aggression

them. The letter not tolerate Pact. Moreover prospects for a satisfactory close to transfer ne-

concludes by amming that

intended to gotiations now going on in Berlin

disrespect is London, January 30, seemed bright On Fixed Interest

Market Securities

most döllar

Details published in the Press memory of Prussia's great kings.

-Transocean Kuo Min. bonds were firm, Krupp dollar concerning the British Memoran-

NO NOISY DEMONSTRATIONS bond rising. Call Money 4 to 5. dum which was handed in Young Loan improved 3/8 to 95 Monday in Berlin, Paris, 5/8, Reichsbank weakened 1 to sels, Washington "and Tokyo do [Special to the "Hong Kong Daily 1831. Dye Trust down to 124 7/8. not reveal anything new.

Press" Copyright.)] ' The Memorandum. Salzedetfurth. Potash declined 1 to

definitely German Steel Trust rose 1/8 drops the idea of a probationary. to 381/8. German Mineral

on principle Oils period and admits 5/8 higher to 1024. Siemenshalsk the German claim for equally, it

which ler was given an enthusiastic wel- Min

transitional period during certain measures of adjustments come. It was noticeable that the celebrations were marked by their between Ger- shall be secured

simplicity and dignity, and there and the many's re-armainent

demonstrations. noisy

145.

on

Brus-

יי

Berlin, January 30. The first anniversary of the National Socialist Government

The Hague," January, 23. A definite solution of the rubber restriction problem is not in sight and is not likely to be found in the near future, according to a high authority.

Conferences are being held al- most tally, but it is considered to that a be out of the question

The orders were ready to be is lower to 1424.-Transocean Kuo further suggests that the so-called took place to-day and Adolf H satisfactory scheme will be com-

Asked whether he anticipated a" currency war between the United

Morgenthau laughed al said that such a conflict might be costly to both parties.

He added that the New York Federal Reserve Bank would con-

SERVICE

arra-

no

tinue to be the Treasury's agent Between England and Government favours the demobi- the Recht

tantly to take immediate retalia- sued by the Treasury immediately tive action by imposing additional after the signing. duties on a range of French pro- ducts unless, within ten days of

fore January 1st were restored to their original level and the new Violent $8.000 National Socialists organis-quotas imposed as from January were similarly increased. Full ed a street demonstration as a protest against political corruption power to impose such duties exist- revealed by the Stavisky scandal ed under the Imports Duties Act. as well as against cats in salaries. The entire tramway service had to be suspended in consequence and of tramears being derailed thrown across the Ines, while benches, newspaper klosks, poster columns

demolished were small trees uprooted in order to serve

Furniture 25 barricades.

WGS also from numerous, cafes smashed up,

With great difficulty the pouce inally succeeded in restoring order-Transocean Kuo Min.

DALADIER GETS TO WORK

fixing

The attention of the French Government had also been drawn to the grave impediment to United Kingdom trade resulting from the methods adopted for the

of the and and the administration

quotas, and the French Govern- ment had been informed that the British Government proposed to return to the matter at a later stage when satisfaction with re- gard to the question of quotas had been obtained.--British Wireless.

[Special to the "Hong Kong Dally Press" (Copyright.)]

Paris, January 29. On being entrusted by President Lebrun with the formation of a Government, Dalsdier has

new lost no time in setting about the task. The courtesy calls, custom- ary on such occasions, for instan- ce on the President of the Senate, rettring' Prime Minister, Chair-

RECENT EVENTS IN CHINA

Discussed In Commons

London, January, 29. Replying to a question, by Mr. men of the Great Parliament Com- David Grenfell regarding recent

mittees have been reduced to a

made minimum and Daladier has been asked to obtain clusion

events in China, Sir John Simon very brief. referred to the successful con- taken of the action

GOY-

against the

regime.

Bet up

fingur.

in

as Ministers men who are "new by-the Chinese National to the office, of unimpeachable ernment "reputation and commanding unirectionary versal confidence," hence predic Fuklen, and expressed apprecia- tions as to the probable make-up tion of the friendly way in which

more new Cabinet are of the difficult than usual among parties competent to form a Chamber majority have not re- sulted yet in sufficient support to meet the extraordinary.

the Chinese Government received

ia operating the $2,000,000,000 Stabilisation Fund. -

States and Britale or France, Mr.TO QUICKEN AIR disarmament of other countries wer

should commence immediately. The city was beflagged, and fron is that the, early morning Hitler's oficial Another proposal made

residence in the famous Wilhelm- of international control

by large ments should be organised in all strasse was besleged

crowds anxious to get a glimpse countries without delay.

According to the Daily Herald of the Chancellor on his way to The newspapers the isation of German Storm-Troops in congratulary articles on and similar formations. Although papers generally abstain from comment, they express the hope that the Memorandum will be helpful in enabling negotiations to progress.--Transocean Kuo Min, HENDERSON SEEKS INFORMAT

a

The "Wall Street Journal re- ports that informal negotiations are already proceeding for modus. vivendi under which the pound sterling will be temporarily stabilised at $4.75 in relation to the 60-cent dollar-Reuter....

WOMAN CAUSES A DUEL

S. Africa

[Special to the "Hong Kong Dally Press" (Copyright.)]||

Rome, January 30.

A quickening up of the regular air service tröm England to South Africa is stated to be 'the object of the visit of the British Air Minister, Lord Londonderry, to Rome where he has just arrived on his return fight from India

Lord Londonderry will be re- ceived on Wednesday or Thursday Paris, January 29. by Sig. Mussolini who is in charge A woman who called a barrister of the Italian Air Department a liar and, in his own words, slap-Transocean Kuo Min. ped- his face morally, has caused the second duel arising from the Btavisky scandal.

The woman in question was a Madame De- woman. Journalist, larue, the wife of the chief editor of the "Biarritz Gazette.".

The barrister, M. 8mohet, ac2 cused her of breach of confidence In publishing a certain document. Her husband accepting the respon- sibility, his seconds have already met those of M. Simonet-Reuter,

GUARD

Enquiries the representations of the British GOOD WORK BY RAILWAY

representatives in China as to the protection of British Uves and pro- perty during the operations, ...He also mentioned, without com- stances of the moment Neither ment; the impending coronation Daladier's

namely of Mr. Henry Pu Yi-Reuter and party Owni Radical or its chairman of the British Wireless. Party, Herriot have done anything

circum-

the name of

to lighten Daladier'a task. Neo-mong those who Daladier has ap- Socialist are divided among them- proached occurs selves, the younger members wish- Ybarnegaray whose proposal for ing to co-operate but alder col- the appointment of a Parliament leagues are clinging to the Bocin- sub-commission enquiry contribut list belief and opposing the entry ed so largely to bring about the of any member of the Socialist collapse of the Chautemps' Ca Parts into the new Cabinet. A binet-Transocean Kuo Min.

MISHAP TO FLYERS

Italian Press Expresses Regret

(Special to the "Hong Kong Dally Press" (Copyright.}]

Rome, January 30.

The Press voices regret at the mishap to the Italian mail flyers, who after crossing the South At- lantic from Dakkar Natal in

TION

Special to the "Hong Kong Daily Press" (Copyright.)]

Geneva, January 29. The General Secretary of the League of Nations reports that on Monday night. Mr. Henderson re- ferring to the Disarmament Con ference addressed letters to the

in Foreign Ministers England, France and Italy wherein he re- minds them of decisions taken on November 12 and January. 20 for a meeting of the so-called 'small Bureau to take place. Henderson

asks the foreign ministers to let him know by February 10 at the. latest what results have in the meanwhile, been obtained through. direct negotiations.—Transocean Kuo Min

BEITISH REFLY

special to the "Hong Kong Dally

Press" (Copyright.)]

Berlin, January 29., Reichschancellor Hitler

and

the record time of 48 hours, had Foreign minister Von Neurath re- to make a forced landing Bouth ceived Sir Eric. Phipps on Monday of Ceara, Brazil, whereby the afternoon when Sir Eric handed London, January, 29.

over the British Government's Many passengers on a train from plane was completely wrecked.

According to Press despatches, reply to the last German note- Tring to Euston probably owe their lives to the keen observation of the crew of the wrecked plane Transocean Kuo Min. the guard, who, noticing that an escaped unhurt and have mean excessive speed had been reached, while reached Ceara took no risks, but applied the their bearings and were forced by They report that they had lost

It is reported from Nanking that tack of fuel to make a chance the Yangtze Waterways Commission emergency brake and stopped it

He then mvestigated and found landing after having searched for ass drawn up a five-year plan for the driver killed and the fireman a suitable landing place through the conservaney of the river. The seriously injured by a burst tube out the night. Transocean Kuo plan is shortly to be submitted to

Min. in the engine-Reuter.

the Government for consideration,

pleted in time for putting inlo operation on April 1,

The question of making the scheme retrospective" is very dif- ficult owing to native over-produc- tion.-Reuter.

achlevements of the last year, ex- prèss hope and confidence in Hit ler's' dynamic personality to over- come the Country's diffoulties. Transocean "Kuo Min.

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