SUDDEN STRENGTHENING
OF STERLING
RESULTS IN HEAVY FRENCH PURCHASES
First Serious Opposition
"
To Roosevelt
London, Mar. 29.
The pre-noliday quietness on the
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, MARCH 30, 1934.
ANGLO-DUTCH | NON-AGRESSION
NON-AGRESSION RECOGNITION OF World Cable News In Brief
TRADE
Overtures By The
The
Netherlands
PACTS
Extended For Ten Years
Moscow, Mar. 29,... London, March 28. Netherlands Government Latvia, Finland, Estonia, Lithu- have informed His Majesty's Govenia and Poland have" agreed to ernment that they are anxious to the proposal by the Soviet that enter into negotiations in regard their non-aggression pacts with
to trade between the "two coun- tries. Colonel Colville, Secretary of the Overseas Trade Depart- ment, stated in the House of Com- mens that in order to facilitate discussions, the Netherlands have decided to continué, for a limited perlad to allot to goods import- ed from the United Kingdom, quo-. tas which were in force before the recently proposed reductions were
His Majesty's Government are arranging to enter into discus- sions of status "On both sides be- ing maintained in meantime in the hope that it will be possible to arrive at a satisfactory arrange- ment for the future. Col. Colville anticipates that discussions would begin at an early date." -British Wireless
Exchange Market was rudely dis- SENATE CREDIT contracted.
turbed by the sudden strengthen- ing of sterling in terms of the franc, and the dollar.
Nervousness regarding political developments in France over the Week-end resulted in heavy French buying of sterling.
Although the dollar is inter- nationally weaker, the Paris-New York rate has only fallen two cent times. The weakness is the result of Congressional over-riding al President Roosevelt's veto on
SCHEME
New Bill Modifies Jones Plan
Washington, March 28, The Banking Committee of the Senate to-day decided to discard
the Independent offices Bill, which, the plan to create intermediate UGLY SCENES AT
'some quarters believe to be due to apprehensions of the coming elections and fears that Congress rembers may indulge in inflation- ary schemes in order to catch votes.
It is pointed out that the mea- sure is the first serious blow to Presiden: 'Roosevelt and it is most doubtful how he will react as the Hill may upset the Budget to a degree impossible to estimate.
On the other hand, gold reserves amount to seven billion dollars and Federal Reserve is keep- ing one dollar gold. certificates for every three loaned, "to member banks who are allowed to lend ten dollars for every one borrowed. from Federal Reserve, hence it is possible to credit the expansion of seven bilion gold which equals about 210 bulion dollars.-Reuter.
DISARMAMENT ·
Meeting To Be Convened Soon
credit banks as proposed by Mr. Jesse Jones, chairman of the R.F. C.
The Senate Committee has sub- stituted a new Bill under which
AJODHYO
the Federal Reserve Banks are Moslems and Hindus
empowered to make direct loans to industry. from the Federal Re- serve Banks' surplus funds for a period not exceeding Ave years:
GLASS INTERVENTION. The new Bill was offered by
Senator Glass, who proposes that Reserve in addition the Federal Banks shall be authorised to make loans through private banks if the cent. of latter bean twenty per the risk.
The Federal Reserve Banks would be allowed to lend up to surpluses. Thus six times their
wil $800,000,000
be more than available for loans, according to Senator Glass, Reuter.
ROOSEVELT
OVER-RULED
Senate Vote Against Veto
Washington, March 29. The United States Senate by 67 votes to 23, yesterday over-rode President Roosevelt's veto on the Independent Offices Bill.
London, March 28. Mr. Arthur Henderson, chairman the Disarmament Conference of called on the Foreign Secretary, Sir John Simon, who was accom- panied by Anthony Eden at the House of Commons this after- The Bill thus becomes law over noon, and discussed the question the President's head. connected with the next meeting The result of the division was of the Bureau or steering com-greeted by loud cheering. The mittee of the general commission. division followed an hour of im- of the Conference.
passioned and bitter debate.
modi-
speeches was made by Senator Carter Glass, who declared, with tears in his eyes, that he had two sons, "over there."
It will be recalled that the One of the most outstanding Bureau was Instructed to prepare a clean draft of the British Draft Convention, incorporating fications contained in documents į which have since been exchanged between the various Governments. These documents include the re- cent British memorandum.?
At its last meeting in London in February, the Bureau adjourned until April 10th at latest, and he understood that a meeting is now being summoned to take place on that date-British Wireless.
"CATHERINE THE
GREAT"
Film Banned. In Germany
London, March 28. Answering a parliamentary ques- tion with reference to the ban- ning, in Germany, of the British film Catherine the Great after it had passed censor, Sir Joha Simon said the Federation of Brit- ish Industries. acting on behalf of the producers of the film, are en- gaged in correspondence with competent German- authorities with a view to reconsideration of the ban. He also had called the attention of the German Embassy to the case and expressed the hope that the correspondence in progress might lead to satisfactory settlement. British Wireless.
HISTORY OF ROME IN CHINESE
Presented To Signor
Mussolini"
"I would disinherit them if they ever accepted a dollar from the Government although they were in the front line trenches," he said.
Thirty-three Republicans 29 De- |mocrats," and one Farmer Labour
member voted against the veto.
The minority consisted solely of Democrats.-Reuter.
NATIONAL CONFIDENCE SHAKEN
Clash
Lucknow, March 29. Three people were killed and 20 injured in a riot between Hindus and the Moslems at the Holy Hin- du City of Ajodhya, near Fyzabad Three mosques were damaged and many houses burned to the ground by "the rioters..
It is understood that the trou- ble arose over the sacrifice of a
ow by the Moslems.--Reuter.
PROF. TANDLER RELEASED
Russia should be extended for a further ten years.
The Soviet has also proposed further machinery for peaceful examination 01 any confllet. Reuter.
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SILVER MARKET
(From Our Special Correspondent)
London, March 29. London silver prices to-day were as follows:--
March 29 March 28 Spot ........... 19.15/15 197 Forward
...... 20
19.15/16 The London on New York cross- rate at the closing to-day was $5.134.
THE CEMENT QUESTION
Official Statement.
We.. are officially informed that the information contained in the alleged statement made in the House of Commons regarding the specification of Japanese Cement in Government contracts is com- pletely unfounded.
Whilst in some
cases British cement is specified, in no case is foreign cement speclied. The gen- eral specification used in Govern- ment contracts "the cement to be used for any purpose specified
DE VALERA
Now Confirmed By Washington
Washington, Mar, 29.
(Special to "Hong Kong Daily "Press") (By Telegraph, Copyright; Telegraphic MessaJAI Ordinance. Received, March 99, 430 am.}
to
Govern-
Berlin, March-28. The Portuguese Master Germany, informed the It is now revealed that Mr. Mcment that Portugal was prepared Dowell the new American Minks-
te extradite the murderer of the ter so Dublin, did present his cre- German Minister to Fortugal, who dentials to President Eamon De- Valera instead of to the Governor was murdered In 1930 by the Ger-
Chemeral
Mr. McDowell told the American State Department that he did it at the request of the Free State Government, who informed the American Legation that the mat-
ter was discussed between the Irish and the British authorities arid agreed to by His Majesty King George.
that
A Dublin message states this report is confirmed there.
The Dublin message states that arrangements were made between the British and Irish Free State Governments some months ago.
In future, all representatives of foreign Governments will" present their credential to Mr. De Valera, as Foreign Minister. Instead of to the Governor General-Reuter.
FRANCO-SWISS TRADE TREATY
Berne, Mar. 29. The commercial treaty between France and Switzerland which was concluded on Thursday will come into force on April 1-Transocean Kou Min.
in this contract is to be from a British factory. Or other sources approved by, the engineer, and is to comply in every respect with of the the revised specification British Standards committee, dated November, 1931."
A considerable proportion of the cement, used by Government contractors is of foreign origin complying with the above specif- cation.
THE MURDER OF JUDGE PRINCE
Arrest Of Bookmakers Clears Mystery
Paris, Mar. 29.
Vienna, March 29. Professor Julius Tandler, who arrested in Vienna, on March 18,
The mystery which has hitherto on account of his membership of shrouded the death of Judge, the Socialist-Democratic Party. Frince promises to be dissipated has been released.-Reuter.
affer the arrest this morning of Professor Tandier, who recently three bookmakers, Delussats, Ven-
LAID TO REST
msn citizen Paechowski-Trans- ocean. Kuo Min
WARNING TO NEWSPAPERS
189
NEW TRAFFIC REGULATIONS"
-Berlin, March 28.. Commencing with the Arst of April new trade regulations will be in force preliminary to
the general trafic law for the whole Retch now in preparation, In tuture on all tramcars a direction signal apparatus will have to be installed and all vehicles must use a rear view mirror. This new law will do away with a good many old Bern, March 28.
time regulations. For pedestrians The Swiss Government haa strongly warned socialist newspa- strict regulations will be issued pers to abstain in future from pub- the non-observance of which will ishing defamatory and insulting render them liable to a fine of 50 articles against foreign statesmen Pfennig payable on the apot. To a smooth working an -in- organisations etc.. Non-observa- tion of this warning will result in terim period of one month will be stopping further publication of the allowed during which time no fines newspaper concerned.-Transocean will be collected-Transocean Kuo Kuo Miz
FRENCH TRAIN SMASH
Parts, March 28,
ensure
Min.
GERMAN CRUISER ON TOUR
San Diego, March 28..
Cruiser The German
"Karis- ruhe " which is paying friendly calls on a number of American Pacife ports reached here on Wed- nesday and dropped anchor. The visitors received a cordial wel- come from the batteries and Fort Rosecrams and Worth Island who fired salutes."
A tragic railway accident occur- red on Wednesday near Aurillac in Central France when a Faris train WAS derailed in
The the early morning. track passes close to the sides of a deep gorge During the night immense masses of rock "about three hun- dred cuble yards in volume broke loose, slid down the precipice Numerous members of the Ger- and buried the lines for a consi-
man Colony went on board as well derable distance. The train crash- as the naval commandant of the ed full speed into the debris, sev- coast districts, Vice Admiral Tar- eral carriages were flung from the rant, Consul Georg Geissling and rails and the engine boiler explod-the Mayor of San Diego, John For- ed Fortunately the train was not ward. Transocean Kuo Min. full but nevertheless one passen- ger was killed outright and twen- ty seriously injured, a number of
whom are not expected to survive. --Transocean Kuo Min
THE INSULL MYSTERY
on'
Constantinople, March 28. The mystery enshrouding the movements of the American Bnan- cler, Samuel Insull, who till now "PEAKLESS FIELD CAP?
was believed to be on his way thr- Berlin, March 28.
ough the Suez Canal, seems about "The peakless Beld cap of the to clear up. The Greek steamer. old peace army will be reintro-Malotis," on which Insull is tra- duced in the Reichwehr by
avelling, entered Dardanelles Defence Wednesday. The Turkish authorit special order of the Minister, Blomberg, on Wednes- day. Transocean Kuo Min."-- FRENCH STUDENTS AT COLOGNE
Cologne, March 28. Forty-one
French University students were welcomed in the town hall by Burgomaster Meineyr on Wednesday on the preliminary act of a short exchange visit. The students will stay at the homes of various leading Cologne familles. Speeches of welcome "emphasised
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returned to Vienna from Shang- ture and Spirito, on a charge of Fumeral Of Mr. R. L" the ancient cultural relationships
He
hai University, has a world-wide reputation as an anatomist. was formerly chief of the Vienna Health Department.
MR. JULIAN'S DEATH
Suicide Verdict At Inquest
Shanghai, Mar. 29. An inquest into the circumstances attending the death of Mr. C. C. Julian, which occurred last 'Sun- day, was held to-day by the British Court- Coroner. A verdict of death
by Cole poisoning, was retard
Washington, March 29,
ed, it being held that the drug was Overriding the veto is a direct self-administered. blow to President Roosevelt him- The remains are being shipped self. declares the "New York
to Los Angeles where the deceas-
Times" to-day. The Immediate ed's sister resides-Reuter. effect is to leave him grievously wounded in the House, which has been his friend
The "Herald Tribune" declares
that the subsidies which he poured GERMAN CYCLIST
out have laid him open to defeat, but the fact remains that President Roosevelt.. is right.
His overthrow on this question cannot do other than profoundly shake national confidence in the Government, the journal states,
A CODE OF GOOD MANNERS
Road Safety Campaign Opened
HERE
complicity in murder and robbery.
Tyler
amined all night long by the Delussats and Venture were ex-
Surete-General. Spirito', was ex- The funeral took place yesterday amined by the Marseilles Surete, of Mr. R. J. Tyler, an overseer of after which he was arrested at the the Public Works Department, who request of the Public Prosecutor | died and examining magistrate who ar- morning. rived from the scene of the mur- der at Dijon upon the receipt of new evidence-Reuter.
suddenly
that had existed for centuries be- tween the two university cities, Cologne and Paris, and voiced the hope that the spirit would lead to an early settlement of political between differences that existed France, and Germany Transocean
Wednesday | Kuo Min. on
There was a large gathering at the graveside, those present in- cluding the Hon. Mr. R. M. Hender- The body of Prince, who was a
son and large number of col- judge in Paris and the chief wit-leagues of the deceased
Mr. R. J. Everest and his son, ness against those involved in the Stavisky scandal, was found on Mr. R. J.-V. Everest were the prin the railway line at Dijon on cipal, mourners, while the pall February 22. Since then there has bearers were Lance Cpl. Hooper, Lance Corporal Lockhart, Sappers, been a hunt for the murderers, the
and French Criminal Police holding | Casey the view that the body was placed Purvis there after being murdered.
WHAT THE
'QUAKE
Johnston,
Bowden
The Rev. H. W. Baines officiated at the graveside and Buglers from the South Wales Borderers sounded the "Reveille" and "The Last
11%
was
2
of
Post."
There
profusion wreaths, one from "his sorrowing Mother"" being interred with the coffin. Other wreaths came from
HAS DONE Toppo." Rene, Rugby and Connie,
East Buzzling With Strange Beliefs
Bob, Dick, Peg and his pal, Bob Everest; Pearl and B.
Wreaths were also sent by the Kowloon C.C, the European Staff of the P.W.D., the Commandant
and officers of the H.K.V.D.C., the Officers and N.C.O.'s, of the En-
No attempts to climb or to flygineering Company of the H.K.V. over Mount Everest will be per-D.C., Bulidings Ordinance Office
:Office, P.W.D.
May Ride To Nanking mitted for at least eighteen years. European M.C.A., Land Balliffs
Probably no other expedition will be allowed to attempt the con-
The Hon. Mr. R. M. Henderson,
A young German, arrived in | quest of the world's highest. Mr. and Mrs. A. Foster, Mr. and Hongkong yesterday in the course mountain in our generation,
Mrs. T. W. Carr and Messrs, A.-J.
Robertson, J. Watson. F. Neville, w. Pryde F. W. T. Ross. H. J. Pearce and Wong Foo Kee.
REV. KAUFFMAN
We regret to announce the death. which took place at the Matilda Hospital early yesterday morning
of a round-the-world trip on a The ban is the consequence of MacFayden, W. A. Stone, K. 9. push bleycle. He aims to ride two tragedies at have occurred from Hongkong to Nanking via since members of the Houston Canton and Hankow, thence on to Everest expedition flew over the Korea and Japan, and possibly mountain. These tragedies were: make the passage to America and
(1) The death of the Dalai Lama continue hig adventurous trip
of Tibet through the United States.
Leaving Dresden in September *London, March 8. 1932, Mr. Rietig made his way to The campaign for road safety Calcutta via Vienna, Athens. Con- which is being conducted by Na-stantinople Theran. Kabul and tional Safety First Association, Delhi. was opened to-day by name of He covered 12,000 miles to ac- 0 letter from the Duke of complish this and enjoyed น York, Patron of the Associa- number of Interesting and tion. The letter in postcard usual experiences. He had to form is to appear on 30,000 board make his way from Calcutta to ings and says "Every day six hun- Rangoon by boat, and since then feet highy is now 1,000 feet high-ceased. The Rev, Ralph L. Phillips dred citizens are killed or injur, he has crossed Slam, where heer than it was before the earth-officlated..
un-
(2) The earthquake in Nepal. Tibet and Nepal lie on the north and south slopes of the mountain of the Rev. I. 8. Kaufman, age. 43 Feople in these countries attribute years, who had been for many the, disasters to the anger of the years a missionary in China, and gods at their privacy being dis-who was well-known in Tsingtao. turbed by presumptuous men:
The funeral took place yesterday Temples "Spared By Gods””: at the Protestant Cemetery--and; It is believed by the supersti=| was attended by a large number tious that Everest (officially 29,002 of missionary friends of the. de
widow who is in Hong Kong and to whom the sympathy of her many triends is extended.
ed on British roads mostly be-found, the roads very bad. Indeed, quake, having been lifted by the The deceased is survived by his cause of somebody's thoughtless-and up the coast of Indo-China to goda for their future protection.
The whole construction of the Rome, March 29.
ness. To avoid accident be cour-Halphong. feous and alert." Give special con- Lack of passport facilities pre-Himalayas is believed to have been The Italian Premier, Signor Mús- solini yesterday received Mr.sideration to aged, infrm and very vented him from continuing his affected by the earthquake. Chang Nai Yen, the Chinese young.
way into China through Yunan, Minister to Brussels, who present- The highway code is a code of and he had to take steamer from ed him with a history of Rome good road manners. Let us all Haiphong to Hongkong,
loyally observe it and make the objective is to see the world written for him in Chinese.
Signor Mussolini bas announced spirit of goodwill a keynote of so that he can obtain material to that he proposes to write a history our behaviour on the roads-Bri-write a book He expects to con- tinue his trip in a few days, time. of Europe for the Chinese-Reuter. tish Wireless,"
One other strange fact is also be- ing discussed with amazement throughout the East.
Rev. - Kauffman has 'B: son in Taingtáo, while another son is in Korea. His parents are in Masa- chusetts USAS ABU
In spite of the enormous damage done in Nepal, not a single one of the 3.000 temples in the country The gods spared them," was destroyed or even cracked, boasted.
ENGLAND-AUSTRALIA FLIGHT
London, March 28, The British flyer, Brooke who learned aviation only a year ago started for Australia on Wednes- day in an attempt to break existing records.
all
les sent officials on board to make sure that Insull was really on board. The financier was' inform- ed that he must not leave the ship while passing Dardanelles and se- veral police officers remained to see that he made no attempt to escape,' The vessel was not allowed to berth 1. Constantinople. Insull's ou Jective seems to be Roumania Transocean Kuo Min
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ENTIRE U.S. STEEL INDUSTRY
May Join Wage Inrcease Movement
Washington, March 29.
The Republic Iron and Steel and the National Tube Companies yesterday announced a 10 per cent increase in wages from April 1.
It is generally believed that the United States Steel Corporation will follow suit and thus confirm the reports that the entire Ameri- can steel industry will join in the wage-raising movement.Reuter.
Brooke is using the plane pre- viously belonging to the Mollison couple and has a radius of nearly Rises of 10 per cent were ·an- eighteen hundred miles. Brooke nounced on Tuesday by the Laugh- hopes to reach Brindisi on Wed-lin Steel Company and the Nation-
al Steel Company. nesday Transoceani Kuo Min.
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