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AMERICA'S TURMOIL WITH STRIKES

TRUCULENT ATTITUDE BY

TAXICAB MEN

Police Prepared For A Battle Royal

New York, Mar. 23.

La Guardia was booed when he

ordered the taxicab strikers to refrain from violence. This may

to the reason for the issuance of orders to the police to prevent bloodshed forthwith.

The tide began to turn to the theatre district last night where the rioters found the police sa numerous It seemed a policemian with Bludgeon for each rioter- that only by spreading up town from

the police" concentration was it possible for them to assault non-unionist drivers, tear off doors or completely wreck cars.

To-day every policeman in Man- hattan Island was ordered out on strike duty, in addition to which other boroughs in the city were called on for reinforcements

A battle royal is probable.— Reuter,

PRESIDENT'S ANNOUNCEMENT

AWAITED

Washington, March, 23. Both sides in the auto strike situation are "tensely awaiting a

AMERICA-JAPAN PARLEYS

"

Manchester Press Comment

Manchested

on the

Guardian" American-

Lit-

The commenting Japanese correspondence, associa tes Japan's action with M. Vino's success In securing the United States' diplomatic recogni- tion.

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

BRITAIN AND MANCHUKUOTM

No Change In Present Policy

Nanking; March 23. There is no change in Britain's attitude of adhering to the League resolution regarding the non recognition of the so-called Man- choukuo, said Sir Alexander Cado- gan when interviewed by Chinese pressmen. He would do his utmost to strengthen Sino-British ties of friendship. He also stated the Chinese request for revision of the Sino-British Commercial Treats was being considered in London from where instructions had not yet been received-Reuter

No American Recognition

SEARCH FOR OIL

J

IN BRITAIN

Main Difficulties To

Be Removed

view the whole situation.

OVER SUPPLY

OF CATTLE

Irish Government's Novel Step

`(Special to "Hong Kong Daily Press"} (Ay Telegraph, Copyright, Tala graphic

Hassages Ordinancs, 1394;"} Received, March 25, 7.50 p.m.}

Dublin, March 23. To combat the over supply of cattle in the Irish market. the Minister for Agriculture announces

that the Government has decided

THE GREATEST TURF MAGNET

Delaneige Beaten By Five Lengths

GOLDEN MILLER AN EASY

the

WINNER

.London Mar. 23.. The Government have under consideration measures to stimu- late the search for oll in Great Britain. Since the programme of drilling, financed by the State ended twelve years ago, no large scale effort of this kind has been made but the President of the Board of Trade, Mr. Runciman, in the House of Commons yesterday to buy up two hundred thousand stated that the Government had

Loridon, March 23. calves to "be slaughtered and the' recently received Indications of

The Grand National is again ment sold to the poorer people at proving to be renewed interest in the subject

greatest turi and had therefore decided to restrict the amanunt of beef offered are arriving hourly from all parts lowest prices. The aim is to re-

magnet in the world. Thousands

for sale. thus causing the prices of the world by road, rail and air. As a result the Government were at once introducing legislation to rise to a level profitable to Hotels for miles around are over- with the principal object of re. farmers. If this is not achieved flowing and it is estimated there moving some of the main dir by the slaughter of the first two will be over a million spectators ficulties which are said to have hundred thousand, the Govern- The French people will be stood in the way of a search on ment intends to repeat it. The watching Trocadero and the an extensive scale and secure the Minister also declared that agri-Americans will be following Sorley orderly development of any of culture would be intensified by Boy, and Thomond, whose owner,

Berne, March 23. the cultivation of cereals on land Whitney, will make a last minute

The Minister of Finance, M. Muy, hitherto used for

dash from America, fying from pasturage..

a strong advocate for the Berne Transocean Kuo Min.

Chebourg.

maintenance of the gold standard Though the field is not expected. I but who recently in a statement to exceed thirty-one since Somnus said the country must adopt hervis is a doubtful starter, there will be measures to meet the critical finan- the heaviest betting for years,cial situation, has tendered his re- Last night £100,000 was wagered, signation.-Reuter. mostly between the seven leading

discovered.

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..

Nanking. Mar, 23, Intense interest has been aroused in the Chinese Capital over Press, reports" of the exchange of inform- a letters between American and Japanese

Mr. diplomatic representa-

Runciman said the bill tives. A Foreign Office spokesman

that ownership of, all provides is inclined to believe the motive of

petroleum which may exist in Britain, but whichs at present unknown shall be vested in state.

the exchange of documents wil probably decrease the tension in Japanese-American relations and without ulterior motives.

The spokesman

stated. "We The journal regards as signific-confidently believe the Americani ant Mr. Cordell Hull's point in re- 1 Government will continue to ad-

gard to mutual consultation on here to her repeatedly declared any question affecting the coun- polley and will not recognise the tries interested in the Far East as bogus Manchukuo."--Reuter. putting on record an International character on a Far Eastern pro- blem-Reuter.

definite move by President Roose RETURN OF THE

velt to break the impasse, Labour leaders are fearful lest the unions disregard their advice to postponie the strike as their action indicated that there is only one course to

J

HAPSBURGS

avert the strike, that being a pro- Starhemberg In Press

nouncement by the Fresident that elections will be held to determine what the Unions and Workers will choose to represent them in col lective bargaining.

The co-ordinator,, J. B. Eastman, is expected to confer with Railway managers and possibly a labour spokesman in an effort to arbitrate the wage dispute.-Reuter.

RIOTS IN NEW YORK -

New York, March 23. Following the worst rioting for many years, thousands of Police are massed in Times Square to prevent further bloodshed and vandalism.

Mayor La Guardia has appeal- ed to the rioters to desist.

It is asserted that the strikers were led away by the racketeering element.-Reuter..

N. R. A. PEACE OVERTURE

Washington, Mar," 23.

N

Interview

The rights of owners of surface is to be recompensed for. disturð- ances to property, and the loss of amenity safeguarded. Persons who wish to search and bore for oll being made to the Exchequer on must obtain a licence, payment

any oll produced, .... Those secure a licence will make their "own arrangements with owners of

FORMER GERMAN and for the necessary facilities,

COLONIES

Etho To Lord Rothermere's Proposal

(Special to "Hong Kong Daily Press") (ByTelegraph, Copyright; graphic Messagez Ordinance. Received, March 18, 7.30 p.m.)

Tele- 1894.

we

but where such facilities cannot be obtained by agreement, pro- viston will be made for a security grant of facilities considered by court to be necessary on termas which the court will determine.

The ыш

Introduced to the House of Lords last even- ing and read first time.--British Wireless FOREIGN INTERESTS AROUSED

London, March 23. The Government yesterday in troduced a Bill in the House of Lords to facilitate and govern the search for oll in the British In- dtes.

(Special to "Hong Kong Daily, Press")

Tele- (By Telegraph, Copyright, graphic Massages Received, March 29, 7.30 pan.)

Ordinance,.,

1891.

Vienna," Mar, 23. Speaking to representatives of the Anglo-American Press, Prince Starhemberg said that he regard ed the return of the Hapsburgs as a kind of duty that had to be complied with. Their return did not mean the same thing as re- a letter published in the Dally kikad

London, Mar. 23. Lord Rothermere's proposal that Germany be given back certain of ber former colonie's not being administered by: British mandate. has caused Mr. Llewellyn Jones, the well-known member of Parlia- ment, to address the public through

storation." The question for re-

Mad" on Friday, saying that no- suscitation of the monarchy is nothing would contribute more, sub- ripe for discussion. I, myself," stantially to pacification in Europe tess loyalty said Prince Starhemberg, "con- than the step Lord Rothermere to the monarchical recommends, whereby the solution principle."

of European territorial problems would be immensely facilitated. Transocean Kuo Minı

Asked what he had to say about the fate reserved for the prisoners taken on February 12, Prince Starhemberg sald he personally

An olive branch has been offer advocated an amnesty not only for A WELL EARNED

ed to the workers in the American motor industry.

The National Recovery Admin- istrator, General Hugh Johnson, indicates that the Government has planned the immediate apoint ment of a committee to investi- gate charges to the effect. that employers are discriminating against union' workers.

The union leaders, have replied that, while they do not want to precipitate a strike, they will in- sist on immediate concrete Gov-. ernment proposals in settling the dispute. Reuter,

PROGRESS TOWARDS

SETTLEMENT.

Social-Democrat #ghters but also the leaders.. But at present, the time for such gesture, is not pro- pltious.

.As for the Jewish problem, Prince Starhemberg sald that thi could not be solved by violence. The sole solution possible would be the enactment of laws corres ponding to

REST

Sir F. Maze Going On Leave

Shanghai, March 23.

Christian population.-Transocean General of Customs who owing to the feelings" of the Sir Frederick Maze, Inspector Kuo" Min.

The

FRAUGHT WITH SIGNIFICANCE

(Special to "Hong Kong Dally Press")

uncertain political conditions was prevented from taking leave since 1921, has now obtained permission from the Chinese Government to take six months furlough in Eng- land, He is departing in April leaving Mr.. W. H, Lawford, the Tate British Chief Secretary of Customs 1891..as officiating Inspector General,

of British Inspector Generals

It is understood that the prompt action is due to the fact that ne-" gotiations are already progressing between foreign and British in- terests to exploit the oli, deposits. Reuter.

SILVER MARKET

(From Our Special Correspondent)

London, March 23. London silver prices to-day were

as follows:-

Mar. 23 Mar. 22 Spot

20 191 Forward

20.1/16 19.15/18 The London on New York cross rate at the closing to-day was $5.10 15/16.

SOVIET RAIL ACCIDENT

Two Employees. Sen- tenced to Death

(Special to "Hong Kong Dally Press") (Bg Telegraph, Copyright, "Tele graphic Mourages Ordinance, 1895- Received, March 25. 7.30 p.m.)

Moscow, March 23.

favourites. Eight women are mak-

ing the bid for victory, and also

SWISS MINISTER RESIGNS

Country's Finances In Critical Condition

two former winners, Forbra and JAPANESE

Gregalach.

Early this morning the mist turned into "sunshine and the course is now in perfect condition, with the going yielding-Reuter.

London, March 23.

The Grand National resulted in the following order:

1. Golden Miller (8 to 1:

2, Delaneige (300 to 7); and

3, Thomond (18 to 1).

There were thirty starters, Golden

ADMIRAL

IN CANTON

Courtesy Calls Exchanged

+

Miller won by five lengths, the (From Our Special Correspondent) same distance separating the

The death sentence was passed on two Russian railwaymen, name-second and third horses. ly, the driver and, the fireman

The only changes made were that while Somnus and Libourg did not Culliman had Kiibuck as his mount

start-Reuter.

who were held responsible for the recent railway accident, while five others were sentenced to various terms of imprisonment.Trans-lowing order: ocean Kuo Min,

ROYAL DEFENCE

• CORPS

Part Of Territorial

Army

London, Mar. 23 Replying to the question regard-

ing the Royal Defence Corps, the

formation of which he announced when presenting the Army esti- mates recently, Mr. Duff-Cooper, Parliamentary Secretary, to the War Office, sald that this body would not be used for any purpose other than those which Terry- torials now fulfilled. It would be a corps of the Territorial Army British Wireless,

Disastrous Fire At Hakodate

650 PEOPLE KILLED: 92,000

HOMELESS

Tokyo, March 23.

The full extent of the fire which

thus maintaining an unbroken line swept the city of Hakodate, Hok- BRITONS MAY BE

FUTURE STATUS OF P.I Japan's Attitude

kaldo, on Wednesday night and yesterday morning, is revealed in

the a report received there from Governor-General of Hokkaido.

He states that:

650 people are dead. 460 people are injured. 92,000 people are homeless. 23,000 houses have been dea-

troyed. Reuter. -

(By Telegraph, Copyright,

Ordinance, graphic Messages Received, March 23, 7.30 p.m.)

London, Mar, 23. Republic" from the new Austrian

elimination of the word Reuter

Constitution has caused

greet circles, says the diplomatic cor- commotion, in British political respondent graph.".

of the "Daily Tele- It is a fact that this and is most likely to be one of change is fraught with significance

the preliminaries towards the re- storation of the Hapsburgs. The question now being asked is whe

New York, March 23. ther or not the present or the "The Japanese Government, while next. Australian president will as acknowledging the future" status sume the title of "Reichsverwese" of the Philippine Islands, includ- Over This means Imperial Regenting the disposition of military joining houses, and within a few

Transocean Kuo Min.

Washington, Mar. 23. Mid-way through the conference between President" Roosevelt and the labour leaders at the White House yesterday, the Secretary of the American Federation of La bour. Mr. William H. Green, em- erged and stated that substantial progress towards settlement had been made at this very pleasing and interesting conference."

President Roosevelt's merry laugh was audible outside-Reuter.

PACIFIC COAST THREAT

Washington, Mar. 23 The longshoremen on the Pacific Coast, who

threatening strike of 12,000 workers wages and closed shop issues, have acceded to President Roosevelt's urgent appeal to postpone action. -Reuter.

CURE FOR ECONOMIC DIFFICULTIES

Senators Borah's

Views.

Washington, Mar. 23.

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FOREIGN CURRENCIES

فلام

For Approved Importa

The fire, which was caused by the wind blowing down a chimney and 'scattering the cinders from a fire round the room of a house, was fanned by a 70 mp.hgale. The flames quickly spread to ad-

bases there is purely America's hours the power station had been affair, will » favourably consider destroyed," plunging the city fato the proposals guaranteeing the

darkness. Islands independence and neu- All the public buildings have trality, according to the New York been destroyed, including - the "Times"-Reuter,

broadcasting station.

POLLUTION OF SEA AND COAST

INVOLVED

New Developments In Stavisky" Scandal

France is aghast at the wide- spread ramifications of the Stavi- sky scandal. The last evidence shows the connection of the affair with the seven-year-old murder. of a Deputy at Cayerine.

Scotland Yand has entered the- matter officially, and it is thought possible that prominent Britons are involved.."

INSP. CANNING IN PARIS Inspector Canning, chief of the Special. Branch, has spent some EYEWITNESS REPORT

days in Paris, Tokyo, March 2324. A letter was produced to the Eyewitness reports from Hako- Enquiry Commission in Staviaky's (Special to "Hong Kong

date Indicate that the enormous handwriting, but the signature is Dally Press") (ly Telegraph, Copyright, "Teis

wide spreadedness of the disaster missing. The letter indicates that London, Mar, 23. graphia. Messages Ordinance,

and heavy death-roll were largely M. Galmot, the Deputy for Gula- 1824-

The United Kingdom Govern- Received, March 23, 7.30 p.m.)

due to: a sudden change of ana, having thwarted Stavisky, ment have recently been in cor- Berlin Mar 23 respondence with other maritime south-westerly gale to a westerly must disappear." M. Galmot was

one. recently foreshadowed by powers regarding measures to abate

Whirlwinds Uke pillars of poisoned at Cayenne. That expansion, reduction and Schacht in his speech to

Are added to the terrors of the. It appears that he was respon- the the pollution of the sea and coast distribution is the cure for the American Chamber of Commerce and damage to bird and fish life, hundreds of refugees in the Prim-sible for revealing to the pollde, in economic difficulties in the United In Germany, importers were off- caused by the discharge

ary School who were cut off by who was about to flee from France. 1926, the whereabouts of Stavisky

States rather than restriction, said claily notified on Friday that in from chips,

the change of direction of the M Galmot died within six Benator Borah in s broadcast the month of April only 35 per Sir John Simon in the Com- wind and perished...

months of Stavisky's "release speech. He remarked that the pre- cent. of foreign currencies, of mona yesterday stated that as a re-

Hundreds took refuge, along the

Reuter. sent plan to cut the acreage of what is recognised to be the form | sult of replies received the British sea beach, when the wind veered cort, cotton, wheat and tobacco er normal requirements, will be Goverment were informing chief smothering many and forcing will take" 48 million" acres «from ¦ available. for approved imports, maritime powers of their inten- others to plunge into the heavy 23,000 refugees in schools and bar- production, yes it is proposed to For a considerable 'period, the tion, to raise this question of oll surf..

racks are suffering from a short- transfer two million persons from ration was 50 per cent, and the pollution at the next meeting of industrial centres to the farms- month of March was 45 per cent. the

It is believed that a number were age of clothing and beau ener League Assembly-British drowned, while many of the sur- Reller work is proceeding Reuter.

-Tzansocean Kuo Mir

Wireless.

vivors were frost-bitten.' Thegetically and smoothly--Reuter.

of of

Canton, March 23, - Vice-Admiral Shinjiro Imamuk, noon on board the destroyer Sumire, who arrived here late yesterday after- bad a very busy time to-day, receiving the calls of Chinese naval officers, making return calls and attending receptions.

The others finished in the fol- Forbra, Uncle Batt, Blue Peter, The official function began ab Gregalach, Apostasy, Annandale,

o'clock this morning, when Rear- The Ace, Remus and Slater,

Admiral Chang Chi Ying, Comman- Golden Miller and Delaneige dant, of the Canton River Flotilla, jumped the last fence together, the called on Vice Admiral Imamura on former winning in the run in board the Sumire. At 8.30 am. the Reuter.

DE VALERA'S LATEST

Bill Introduced To Abolish The Senate

Dublin, March 23. Following the Senate's rejection of the Bill banning the wearing of blue shirts, De Valera sprang a surprise by introducing to the Dall a Bill to abolish the Senate as constituent of the House of Legis lature. The Opposition challenged its introduction, but leave Was granted by 69 vote to 43.

De Valera sald the Senate as at present constituted appeared to be

"

next caller, was Rear-Admirul King Yeu Chung, Commander-in-Chief of the Whamp Cruisers Squadron and. concurrently Commandant of the Whampoa Naval Academy.

Admiral Imamura returned the call of Admiral Chang at 10.30 am. by visiting his city office and then called on Admiral Kiang at 10.46 a.m. at his city headquarters. Then the Japanese visitor called on Mayor Liu. Chi Wen at the municipal government building, and this was followed by a cail of Mayor Liu on Admiral Imamura aboard his temporary flagship the Sumire.

Consul General Shigeru Kawagoe entertained Admiral Imanura at his residence. At 2 pm, the Japanese admiral accompanied by Captain S. Takasu, Chief-of-staff, and 15 other members of the entourage, attended an informal tea party given in their honour by General Chen Teal Toug, Commander-in-chief of the First Group Army, Mr. Lia Yun Kai, Chair- man of the Kwangtang Provincial Government, and Mayor Liu Chi Wen."

At 3 pm. Consul General Kawagoe a menace to the country. The held a reception at the consulate in action of the Senate was designed | honour of the Admiral, which was to deliberately hamper and prevent attended by members of the Shameen the Government from doing Its Consular Body and commanding accordingly the present officers of the foreign gunboats in Chamber must go Reuter,

i port.

duty,

THE SHOW OF THE CENTURY !! INCOMPREHENSIBLE

PREPOSTEROUS DAZZLING

STARK

OKE

0

RONNIE TRUE

PRESENTE

20,000 ELEPHANTS.

2,000 AEROPLANES

174 PERFORMING.

OXEN

HIS LAST SHOW

70 BRASS

TELESCOPES

COCHRAN'S THROWOUTS ANTS

OF:

1934

1 GIRL

AT THE NAVAL CANTEEN THEATRE

ON

MONDAY, MARCH, 26th

AT

9 P.M.

PRICES $2, $1 and 50g. SEATS FOR ALL LORD WHISTLE CLICK IN THE WIGAN OBSERVER SAYS:

IT ISN'T CRICKET SIR

MR. WALE-PLUMPER (THE HOUSEWIFE'S FRIEND) SAYS

OH1

OH! 'OH:1 DON'T FORGET. LOTS OF ELEPHANTS