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KING LEOPOLD III

LOYALTY TO BELGIUM

Bells Ring Greeting To New Era

THE COUNTRY ACCLAIMS NEW

MONARCH

Brussels, February 23. As a contrast to yesterday morning the tolling of bells in Brussels rang out joyfully this morning when the new King, Leopold III., entered the city to take oath of loy- alty to the Constitution. He was escorted by troops and accompanied by Princess Astrid. King Leopold went in- to the procession' amid cries of Vive Roi" by the crowds lining the route from Laeken to the Parliament Build- ing where, before the assembled members of both... Houses, and in the presence of the visiting Royalties and other distinguished guests he swore to observe the Con- stitution laws of the Belgian people and to maintain national independence, and the integrity of the soil.

King Leopold took the oath in both the French and Flemish language.----Reuter.

QUEEN ASTRID TO PLAY HER PART

TO PURSUE FATHEIS AIMS

Brussels, Feb. 23.

The King whose arrival had been greeted by frenzied cheering then addressed the assembly and declared that he would follow the example of his predecessors where- by the Belgian dynasty would al- of the ways be at the service nation and that he would pursue the late King Albert's aims in striving for unity in all classes and furthering Colonial development and independence of the country. The integrity of the territory was spearable from national unity, continued the King amid renewed cheering and said that Belgium would continue to asso- clate herself with the organisation. of peace.

King Leopold concluded, to the accompaniment of cries of "Vive Roy." I will devote myself entire ly to Belgium and the Queen would assist me with all her heart.", The King repeated the address in Flemish and then departed. He was acclaimed by his subjects out- side the Palace-Reuter.

HARMONY PREVAILED

Brussels. Feb. 23. No incident occurred to mar the

of to-day's harmony

accession

ceremonies though there were fears of a disturbance, following the Incident in the Chamber last night and the excitement caused by the Flemish Nationallat, and Communist deputies, the former alleging that the Belgian Royal House had done nothing to de- fend the special interests of the Flemings while the Communist Deputy started to raise the sua- picion which had already been. given quietous that King Albert's death was not entirely accidental, Heated protests followed this, cul- minating practically in a free fight-Reuter.

morial service was being held at St Paul's Cathedral which was at tended by Lord Mayor and mem- bers of Corporation of London.

REQUIEM MASS

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1934.

PLEDGES

DISARMAMENT TALKS

Results Satisfactory

[Special to the "Hong Kong Daily

Press" (Copyright.)].

BRITONS AND POLITICS

More Interest Being Taken

London, Feb. 22. In #speech to the Glasgow Chamber of Commerce to-day, Sir John Shion referred to the in- creased interest which the British public were taking

in foreign Berlin, February 22. policy and international relations, Capt. Antony Eden's conversa-" He said that the greatest of all the tions with members of the Reich contributions that the Government Government were brought to a could make to trade was to pro- close on Thursday and the semi-mote the peace of the world and official Diplomatische Korrespon- the spirit of confidence between denz characterises the results as peoples." [“ absolutely satisfactory." This or- gan which afterwards reflects the views of the German Foreign office goes on to say the purpose of

complished, both parties now being

In every great state confronted with social and economic difficul- ties which were the aftermath of war effort was being made to con-

Eden's visit to Berlin has been accentrate national authority and work more effectively for what were believed to be great national

fully informed as to their respec-

tive attitudes towards the funda- mental points on the arms pro- blem. That the frank and cordial discussions did not lead to any concrete agreements goes without saying in view of the special task with which the British represent ative had been entrusted by his Government. Although Germany is not in a position to accept the British plan unreservedly there being some divergence of proposed arms convention---these minor con-

siderations being not so important as the possibilities of solving var- ious disputed questions which can only be gauged when the draft convention is submitted in which

the interests, demands, and wishes of the various Powers are evenly balanced. The most essential re- sult of the discussions is however

this, that Lord Privy Seal Eden

will take away with him a eletr

King George has received fol. lowing reply from Duke of Brabant perception that new Germany is in answer to his message of sym-not pursuing a course calculated to pathy. "I am deeply touched by endanger world peace or prevent affectionate message that your highly armed states from taking Majesty has sent me in your own real and thorough measures of dis- name and in name of people of armament. Eden had the opport- Great Britain in the terrible mis-unity of convincing himself that befallen me. the Reich Government's goal is fortune, which has Belgium will deeply moved by merely to bring about an elemen- this token of sympathy from £

tary measure of equality and se- nation that is always at our side curity for Germany. It follows In great inoments of our history." from the continued existence of -British Wireless,

fundamental divergences, that the time for a general conference or even an intermediary conference has not yet come since no confer- ence can be successful so long as no agreement has been reached con- cerning its ultimate aims. Eden will obtain added informa- tion in Rome but "the A requiem mass for the Belgian moricht of decision will arrive Monarch was celebrated here on when he returns to Paris.". Thursday at St. Hedwig's Cathe The Deutscha Allgemeine Zeitung dral. The ceremony was presided claims that "Germany's demands over by the Fapal Nuncio Orsenigo for equality and security,may be and the newly invested Bishop of summarized in the following four Berlin, Barres and attended by all points. firstly, Germany demands Ambassadors and Ministers in the defensive weapons only. secondly Capital. Vice-Chancellor 700 Germany is satisfied with a mode- Papen, Prussian Premier Goering, rate means of defence in the air, Foreign Minister

Neurath thirdly. Germany agrees to inves- Minister of Communications, on tigation and control regarding the Eltzruebenach, represented the non-military character of the Government. -Transocean Kuo

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Berlin, February 22,

VOD

GIGANTIC CEREMONIES

[Special to the "Hong Kong Dally

Press" (Copyright.)]

and

.one

National socialists storm detach- ments provided other States con- sent to similar control of their own organisations, Fourthly Germany agrees to a short service army of 300,000 men.--Transocean Kno Min.

FRANK AND FRIENDLY

DISCUSSIONS.

needs.

Whereas in other countries much could be accomplished at the price of immense sacrifice of constitu- tional tradition, they in Britain were endeavouring to do with the smallest compromise with freedom of speech, of Press and

with Parliamentary Government and every thing that stood in the mame of civil liberty.

Although it added to their in-

fluence in the world the British nation remained and would remain a free and self-disciplined people.

British Wireless...

STOCK EXCHANGE

CONTROL Opposition Raised In America

Washington, Feb. 23. The Bill for the regulation of transactions on the Stock exchange WAS severely criticised in the "Inter-State' Commerce Committee of the House of Representatives to-day by Mr. James Whitney, the President of the New York Stock Exchange.

SHANGHAI GANGSTER

ARRESTED

Admits Participating In Attack

On Dr. Robertson

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Shanghal, February 23. There was a sequel to the re- cent outrage by Shanghai gang- Mr. Whitney said that the Baters on Dr. Robert Cecil Robert would destroy

head of the a free and

Pathological open son, market for securities and would Science Department," of the Dr. affect millions of investors.-Reu-Henry Lester Insitute, when a

Chinese was arrested

the French Concession in connection with the "affair. The arrested. man admitted participating in the motive being robbery, crime with three others. "the

ter,

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Ex-

翅

It was revealed that the gang

while the car was going at half speed along the bumpy road. 'An obstruction, however, caused the car to slow down and Dr. Robert- son took this opportunity and yanked out the house boy's "terri- led son from the front seat open- ed the door and jumped out. "Dr. Robertson received several power" ful blows, but beyond a pain in his jaw he was unhurt,

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had information that Dr. Robert- RUSSO-JAPANESE son was carrying a large sum of money at the end of each month for payments to the servants or They anticipated the Institute. that he had the pay roll on the day of the crime,

A CONSIDERED VIEW

Washington, Feb. 22.

change co-ordinating authority to

The creation of a Stock

control American Stock Exchanges in substitution of the inelastic regulations put forward in the Fletcher-Ryburn Bill is proposed by Mr. Whitney, who says that the suggestion represents the consider ed view of the New York Stock Ex- change."

Mr. Whitney proposes that the

On information supplied by the authority consist of seven 'bers, including the Federal Cabinet, with plenary made, but it is not yet, certain two members of prisoner four other arrests were

power to control the amount of whether these men were directly margin which exchange members concerned in the crime.-Reuter. must, require and maintain 03 It will be recalled that on customers' accounts. The au- January 30, as he was entering his 'thority would also be authorised to car, four Chinese gurumen threw

enforce prevent dishonest practices aimed drove at full speed to the western Stock Exchange rules, out his Chinese chauffeur and

at influencing the price of secur- suburbs. Itles and stimulating speculation. ~~~Reuter.

DOUMERGUE'S FIRST SUCCESS

Budget Passed By Big Majority

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Daily Press"} "*

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Faris, February 23. Premier Doumergie scored his first substantial success in the Chamber, since taking office, when on Thursday night the Chamber passed the Budget by 469 votes to 123. This overwhelming majority is all the more impressive as the Budget problem had already been responsible for the downfall of two

Cabinets

Doumergue's Budget provides for a revenue of 48.477 million francs and 48,413 million expenditure, or a theoretical aur plus of 59 millions: The Chamber also conferred upon Doumergue powers enabling him to make a re- duction in the expenditure items should the revenue received fall below the Budget estimates.

Th Budget HOW requires the sanction of the Senate and will be dealt with on Monday and passed finally in the second and third readings on Wednesday night at the latest. After such an очет- whelming majority, in the Châm- ber, it is assumed that no hitch will arise in the Senate.

Brusseds, February 22, The gigantic public ceremonies attendant on the funeral of King Albert began with an early mom-

London, February 22. ing parade of the former war ve-

A " communique issued. in Berlin terans in which 2 striking number tonight states "Conversations be of French ex-service men took tween Capt. Eden and Chancellor

In the course of his speech be part. Following the procession to Hitler of the German Government fore the Chamber KING LEOPOLD I

on..Thursday, the Church which thunderously on the

subject of disarmament Doumergue emphasised with con- began with ย salute of one were concluded to-day. In the Brussels, February 23. hundred

Kuns course of this stay in Berlin, Capt. siderable force that he would de- of the frano The new King Leopold II w the Archbishop of

Eden had two long talks with fend the stability Me-

with all the resources at his com- be crowned on Friday, All Gen- chein, Cardinal Van Rocy, read, the Chancellor Hitler and several con- erals of the Belgian army assem-

last Mass over the King's cofinversations with Baron von Neurath mand. He warned France against bled on horseback on Friday mor in the Cathedral of Saint Gudule. the Foreign Minister. ning before Laeken. Castle to greet The Belgian Queen was here 'at- The conversation were conduct the new King. The entire route tended by Crown Princess Astrid, to Brussels was lined with Belgian Princess Josephine Von Hohen- troops. Before starting out the zollern, Duchess of Vendome and King received a delegation from the widow of Frince Napoleon. Brussels headed by the celebrated Making a wide detour to honour burgomaster, Max who handed over the tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Although it was no part of the

a new period of depreciation, The stability of the franc, he said. ed in a frank and friendly spirit, means that millions of French and have shown that both Governworkers would continue to hold ments are united in their desire to jobs but their circumstances would arrive at a general agreement on suffer drastic upheaval should the this subject as soon as possible. franc be abandoned for gold.-

Transocean Kuo Min.

a welcome from the capital. Me-

the tomb of the unknown Soldier, object of the conversations to ar diaeval customs known as "Joyeu- the funeral procession was resum-Tive at a definite agreement as to scentree" or national rejoicing cd and brought the Royal Remains the content of the disarmament agreement on the contents of the were this time omitted because

late in the afternoon to the His convention, the joint exploration | desired convention, optimistic as- of the tragic attendant

toric Laeken Castle on the out of the question which has taken surance prevafis here that both circum- stances.

The coronation takes skirts of the City where King Al-place has brought about a fuller nations have now arrived at a full

bert was laid to rest in the crypt

understanding."

understanding of exch other's place in "House of Nation."

adjoining that of

It is, therefore, felt that in spite paints of view. Eden who will The Dowager Queen, who com-

I Well

of the dificulties which still stand leave for Rome on Friday morning Leopold pletely collapsed under the sudden') heavy bereavement has now so far Hight marched the final parads in the way of the conclusion of the was received on Thursday after-

recovered that she had been able

to attend the burial of her hus

his father into twil-

disarmament

of honour .composed solely

uniformed -- of.

from troops.

convention, Bome {noon by President von Hinden- Į progress has been made."

bury--Transocean Kuo Min. Capt Eden was, to-day, received

band in the Royal crypt at Lae many countries including many by President von Hinderburg and

French detachments, 'a delegation

ken Castle on Thursday, leaning of American troops, and one aquad- on the arm of Lebrun, President ron of the British Fifth Dragoons, of the French Republic,

of which King Albert was Regimen-

After the coronation, King Leotal Commander. Transocean Ku pold II will solemnly vialt the Min. tomb of the Unknown Soldier alone. A thanksgiving service will be held afterwards at the Cathed- ral, St. Gudule.-Transocean Kuc Min.

KING'S MESSAGE AFFRECIATED

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morning." British Wireless will proceed to Rome tomorrow

NO FINAL AGREEMENT

GOOD-BYE AND GOOD LUCK

TRADE

Unhappy" Talks

Ended?

The French Government's re-

ply to the British Note on quotas and trade negotiations is under, consideration by the Government departments concerned.

It is understood it contains cer- fully weighed." tain point's which need to be care-

John Simon mentioned that after Speaking to Glasgow to-day, Sir

what he described as a long, and in some ways very unhappy con- troversy with, the French, there was every prospect that the negoti- ations were now going to be en- tered into with the goodwill of both countries for new commercial "ar- rangements-British Wireless.

SILVER MARKET -

(From Our Special Correspondent)

London, February 23, Following are the Bliver Quota- tions. on the London market to- day:-

Feb. 23 Feb. 22 Spot

201 201 Forward ......... 20.11/15 20.9/16 The London on New York cross- at the closing to-day was

rate

5.072

MASSACRE IN NICARAGUA Insurgents Slain By Troops

Managua, February 23, General Sandino, leader of the

•Nicaraguan Insurgents in the 1932 revolt, together with three com- panions, was slati on the outskirts of Managua, last night, despite the instructions of the President of Nicaragua, Don Juan B, Sacasa, guaranteeing their safety while in the Capital where General Bandino had been conferring with Presid- 1854-ent Sacam over the future of the Nicaraguan National Guard.

Tala.

General Sandino had offered to disband his army if the National Guard were re-organized.

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Berlin, February 23. Captain Anthony Eden, Lord Berlin, February 22.0 [Special to the "Hong Kong Dally

The German discussions with Privy Beal, has left for Rome, Press" (Copyright.)]

the Reichs Great Britain's special European High oficials, from

As a result of the murders, the London, February 22, Envoy, Captain Eden were conclud- Chancellor's Office and Foreign President imposed censorship, and London February, 2. ų The Times" correspondent frem ed here at the end of the second Office, and the British Ambassador, ordered an immediate investiga- King and Queen with other mem- bers of Royal family and most Rome speaks about the possibility day with the achievement, that Sir Ene Phipps and several om- tion. He has also requested the an official communique on Thurs cials from the British Embassy | Congress to grant facilities to members of Cabinet attended me of a meeting in Rome between morial service to King Albert at Mussolini, Delfuss and Comboes day night defines, as "progress to assembled at Anhalter railway maintain public order.

Besides General Bandino, hits Westminster Abbey to-day. Every He adds that this meeting awards the disarmament convent station to wish goodbye and good- seat in the Abbey was filled and neither denied nor confirmed in ions characterised by a generous luck for successful accomplish-brother, Socrates, and General Though the ment of Captain Eden's Madon. Umansor Estrada, were also killed service was of most impressive the Italian political circles,Trans- and friendly spirit.

interviews.resulted in no final Transocean Kuo Mini,

Renter. character. At same time a me- ocean Kuo Min.

Dr. Robertson, who was a cap- tain in the R.AM.C, in the Great War, struggled desperately with the gangsters who fired two shots which missed his head by a hair's breadth. They stole bis gold watch, $250, his wife's passport, other valuable documents and dumped Dr. Robertson in a lonely spot.

They abandoned the car a few miles further on.

It was BT1 errand of mercy which so nearly cost Dr. Robertson his life. He was taking his house boy's six-year-old son to be vac- cinated when the bandits block- aded his sedan's passage with a wheel-barrow, clubbed and threw out his chauffeur and sped ou.

When interviewed Dr. Robert- son, a stout muscular six-footer, described how he fought furiously He to overpower his assailants. showed his coat which the first bullet cleared not touching him. One desperado was just refring when the doctor deflected his gun with the result that the man shot

his own hand and cried with pain thereupon his comrade put an automatic to doctor" Robertson's head and pulled the trigger. The doctor heard a click but häpplly

the gun had jammed, angrily the ran wrenched his watch from its chain and took a wallet from his déspatch case. All this occurred

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RELATIONS

Improved Situation

Tokyo, Feb. 23...

A spokesman of the Foreign Ofice this morning said that the Russo, Japanese situation was much im- proved.

The Soviet Ambassador' here, M. Yüreneff, yesterday evening presented to the Japanese Foraign Minister, Mr. Hirota, certain con-" ditions in connection with the str Soviet employees of the Chinese. being Eastern Railway who are held by Manchukuo, which are do ceptable to Japan and which the spokesman hoped would be accept able to Manchukuo.

M. Yureneff signified the desire to re-open the C. E. R. negotiations and added that the Soviet would. take steps to remedy the Vladivo stock fishery auctions imbroglio. Reuter.

FRENCH FINANCE BILL

Measure Passed In The

Chamber

Faris, Feb. 23. The French Chamber of De- day passed the whole of the Fin puties, by 469 votes to 123, yester

ance Bill, which now goes, to the Senate.

The Budget, as, amended by the new Government, provides far re~! ceipts of 48,477,000,000 franes and

expenditure of for Trancs-Reuter.

48,418,000,000.

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