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LABOUR TROUBLES IN

UNITED STATES

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HUDSON MOTOR CAR PLANT

CLOSES DOWN.

Administration Officials Worried

Detrait, April ..

Labour troubles in the United States are growing seriously and causing considerable worry to Ad- ministration officials.

The labour troubles were laaten- sifted to-day by the closing down of the Hudson Motor Car Com- pany, as the result of a strike of an accessories company manufac- turing parts which are otherwise unobtainable.

of

Eighteen thousand men in the Hudson plant, are affected by the shut-out, making total twenty-five thousand men idle in Detroit to-day...

The tool and dle makers ́are also threatening to strike unless their wages are substantially in- creased.

The demand for shorter hours and high wages, and the dissatis- faction of the Labour leaders with the procedure adopted by the Roosevelt-created Labour Board are reported to be the causes of the present difficulties

Significance is seen in Washing- ton in the sudden departure of General Hugh Johnson, accom panied by an assistant, for Florida, where he will join the President's yachting party-Reu-

ter.

STRIKE CALLED OFF

FUTURE OF THE

N.R.A.

To Be Run As A Departinent Store

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11, 1934.

SOME STRIKING FIGURES

Revealed In S. African Budget

Capetown, April 10.

Gandhi's Statement Has

Beneficial Result

CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE PRISONERS TO BE RELEASED

Bombay, April 10,

Striking figures, the effect of the increased value of gold, are shown in the Budget which

The gradual release of all civii Introduced to-day by the Minister disobedience prisoners,

of Finance. He said that despite those convicted of sedition, is ex¬ increased taxation, mining divi-pected to follow Gandhi's state- dends had increased nity-one per cent. in 1933, compared with 1932, while gold production had de creased by 545,000 ounces owing to the mining of lower-grade ore. The Budget disclosed & surplus of £6,500,000, while the surplus for the coming year is "estimated at nearly £3,000,000.-Reuter.

TRAIN SMASH NEAR LINZ

One Person Killed: Fifteen Injured

Washington April 10. Henceforth the "N.R.A. will “GC as a Department Store," and re- sponsibility will be sub-divided, in- stead of General Johnson running everything. With four hundred codes and three thousand employees to control, Gen. Johnson is finding It necessary to deal personally with

One person was killed and fifteen the most important issues. The re- organisation plan provides for the seriously injured by the derail- establishment of the General Staffment of the International Expresa Adjutant. General Lynch to sign from Vienna to Paris at Ostering, codes and other documents. Reu-near Linz, owing to the rails being dellberately removed for a distance of thirty feet-Reuter,

ter.

RUSSIA AND THE

LEAGUE

Detrci April 10. Serious Objections To

The strike by employees of the

Hudson Motor Car Co. has been

officially called off. The men have

agreed to return to work for a 101 Increase in wages.-Reuter.

U.S. AIR-MAILS -

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Mr. N. Baker To Preside Over

Committee Of Investigation

Her Membership

Vienna, April 10.

The Government is likely ment to take the view that Gandhi's statement has profoundly affected the situation throughout the coun- try and his appeal for a respon- sible gesture ought to be con- sidered.

Legislation embodying the Ordl- nances is not expected to be re- pealed, but probably allowed to lle dormant, except as far necessary to deal with any terrorist, movement and the ban on Indian Congress organisations is likely to be lifted, permitting the Central Provincial organisations to meet again.-Reuter.

INCREASE IN GERMAN MILITARY BUDGET

VIOLATION OF VERSAILLES

TREATY?

O'REILLY HURT British Government Takes

Swift Action

But No Bones :

Broken

Aden, April 10. 23 As the "Orford" was putting In here. O'Reilly. Australia's star bowler, tripped on the deck, falling heavily and jarring his wrists. The doctors were unable to whether any bones were broken but It is most unlikely.-Reuter.

say

FAR EASTERN OLYMPIC

GAMES

HEATED ARGUMENT AT GAMES COMMITTEE CONFERENCE

CANTON DAY Meeting Will Most Likely

BY DAY

i Aviation- Co.,

for

'Canton. April 10. According to the South-west regular" schedule be free mail service will started from 10th inst. If weather permits, Service for will begin from May 1.

Geneva, April 10. Russia's admission to the League of Nations at the next assembly In September will be discussed when Litvinoff arrives shortly be- fore resumption of the disarma-passengers ment talks.

passengers

It is learned that charges for have already been fixed-Central Fress.

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COMMISSION

Serious obstacles are. firstly; the CENTRAL PACIFICATION " Soviet advancing conditions which some members find difficulty. in agreeing.

Canton, April 10.

Be Cancelled

Shanghai. April 10.

The postponement of the Far East Olympic games, scheduled to open at Manila on May 12, until the question of Manchukuo's partia cipation is settled was proposed by the Japanese

delegates to the Games' Committee, which held a stormy session this morning. The Japanese Insisted on, and the Chi- nese resisted Manchukuo's inclu sion. It was Anally left to decisio by the solitary Philippine delegate who declined to commit himself. The conference then" broke up and it is considered most likely the

ed-Reuter,

STRIKE AT TONGSHAN

Work Partly Resumed

Tientsin, April 10. Stronger action by Chinese au- forthcoming games will be cancell-thorities has radically changed the situation at Tongshan, where a CHINESE OPPOSITION

speedy settlement is expected. The Kailan workers have already re- sumed, but the miners engaged by contractors, have up-to-date not re- sumed work.—Reuter.

Secondly, Switzerland obdurately In order to understand the in- refuses to recognise the Soviet, dustrial conditions of ..various and, as the League enjoys certain | counties. Washington, April 10.

the Central District guarantees, the Swiss Government Pacification Commission of this Mr. Newton-Baker, ex-Secretary of War has accepted the chairman- on this objection is strong. Never- province has formed an investiga- ship of the committee investigating theless it is believed the situation tion party composed of several Is amenable by "daplomatic treat- | divisions, such as agriculture and

Shanghal, April 10. the question of the United States

forestry, conservancy, communica- Army carrying Air-malls.--Reuter. ment.--Reuter.

It seems, certain the Far Eastern tion, mining, and defence works.

Olymple games, which first began It is learned that this party thirty years ago will be suspended started the investigation, tour of indefinitely because the attitude Sham-shui, Ching-yuen, and Fat-of, both China and Japan in regard kong yesterday morning. As soon as the Arst task is finished, another tour of Yin-ping. Tol-shan, Kal- ping. Shin-hul and Hok-shan will be made. Central Press. »

PLOT TO ASSASSINATE

KING CAROL

AND THEN ABDUCT MME. LUPESCU

Ringleaders Believed To Be Army Officers

Vienne, April 10.

According to Bukharest reports

a melodramatic plot has been dis- covered to assassinate King. Carol and abduct Mme, Lupescu to-

the occasion of night on

the Orthodox Easter which is being held to-day..

It stated the authorities arrest- ed, at the railway station, on Sun- day, a number of plotters who were awaiting a consignment of bombs.

Another version states the ring- leaders were senior officers who were responsible for King Carol's return.

The plot. Was aimed mainly against Mme. Lupescu. It is also reported many officers have been arrested and all attempts to ob- tain news from Bukharest have falled.

IMPERIAL AIR

ATHLETIC MEETING“

Canton, April 10. Despite the inclement weather all athletica showed a good spirit in the 2nd day of the Municipal Athletic Meet yesterday:

SILVER MARKET

(From Our "Special Correspondent)

London April 10. London silver prices to-day were as follows:-

Sppot Forward

$5.16 1/16. 1.

April 10 April

204 20.15/18

On account of heavy rain in the

200 20.1/16 afternoon, some of the items of

The London on New York cross- yesterday's programme were post-rate at the closing to-day was poned except the preliminary 100- metre dash, final Javelin · throw, (senior), final volley-ball match (senior), Anal long Jump (genior), and final shot put (women),

SOUTH - WEST POLITICAL

PROBLEMS

GENERAL LI TO CONFER WITH HU HAN MIN

(From Our Special Correspondent)

Canton, April 10. that General Lhas sent his Chief- To discuss important political of-Staff, Lieut-General Chang Ten problems concerning the South-Min to Hongkong to inform Mr. west, General Li Chung Jen, Con- Hu of his coming.

to the inclusion of the so-called Manchukuo is implacable as sport ing organisations in many parts of China are wiring Shanghai oppos-- ing the inclusion of the so-called Manchukuo-Reuter.

GAMES WILL TAKE PLACE

It is authoritatively stated in Paris that Lord Tyrrell, the Brit- ish Ambassador, called upon. M. Barthou, the French Foreign Min-, ister on Saturhay and informed him that Britain intended to ask the German Government to indi cate whether the increases in her military expenditure constituted a violation of the Treaty of Versailles or whether it was preparing the way for such violation.

M.

LORD TYRRELL 'THANKED

Barthou warmly thanked Lord Tyrrell for the communication and begged him to convey to his government the entire approval of the French Cabinet.

The action of the British Gov-. ernment in officially enquiring in Berlin as to the meaning of the increased defence estimates is bas- ed on the fact that the League of Nations retains the power of super- vision and it would be open to the British Government to call the at- tention of the League to any con- templated breach of the " peace treaty.

pected to receive a communicaTM cation during the present week.

Replying to a further question, regarding a speech recently made by General Goering at Potsdam, Sir John Simon said he did not think that had any effect on the actual question on the paper.

MORE QUESTIONS

The Foreign Secretary was then asked what action in view of those: projected German Inoreases in armament expenditure, the, British Government intended taking to avoid a breakdown of the Disarm- ament Conference. He replied that the Lord Privy Seal was attending the meeting of the Conference Bur- cầu at Geneva to-morrow, and that any statement on the subject must necessarily owalt the outcome of this meeting.

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The Prime Minister was asked whether the increases in the Ger- man Estimates would cause the' British Government to augment Immediately the Royal Air Force to a One-Power Standard. He re piled that while the matter refer- red to was receiving the careful consideration of the Government. he could add nothing at the pres Germany has long been suspect-

sent moment to the statement on ed of violating the Versailles Treaty afr policy made by Mr. Baldwin on in the matter of armaments and March 8th.-British Wireless. the new estimates, largely above those of past years, are construed in some quarters 'as meaning that

VIOLATION OF TREATY

Germany is now proposing to do WATER

openly what it is

believed that

she has hitherto done in secret.— Reuter.

QUESTIONS IN COMMONS

London, April 9. When the Honse of Commons reassembled after the recess this afternoon, the first business was of questions addressed to the For- eign Secretary and the Prime Min- ister relating to the armaments situation.

Replying to question regarding the increase in the German Naval and Military Estimates, Sir John Simon said the German Estimates for 1934 revealed the following in- creases as compared with those of 1933:

Navy estimates --233,000,000 relch-

SHORTAGE IN

BRITAIN

New Legislation To Be Proposed

London, April 0. The water shortage, due to the absence of abundant rainfall in many parts of Britain, ban caused the Government to introduce emergency, legislation.

BIGGEST HOIST IN marks, an increases of 50,000,000 the Bill to-morrow and the measure

THE WORLD

To Lift Lock And Four Barges

(Special Air-mail Service)

London, March 27.

A hoist for canal shipping which world has just been opened by the is claimed to be the largest in the Herr von Eltz-Ruebenach. It con- giste of a lock which, with the barges in it is lifted 120ft, from one water level to another,

Situated at Niederfinow, about. There is no question of the Far it is on the canal connecting the forty miles north-east of Bertin, Eastern Olymple Games, being post-River Elbe with the Oder and the poned, declared W. Z. I. Bung, sec-

Among those retary of the Chinese National,

seaport of Stettin. present at the opening ceremony Amateur Athletio Federation, when were Herr Hess (Herr Hitler's per-

interviewed.

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sonal deputy), Gen. Goering and This, statement was made in re-Prince August Wilhelm. ply to a direct question as to the

Work on this colossal enterprise likelihood of a postponement of has been proceeding for eight years, the games in view of the Japanese it having been decided in 1925 to delegates suggestion.

existing series of the replace Mr. Sung added that the Japan-four locks at that point by one huge ese suggestion is certain to fall, as

hoist. This not only holds larger Manila has almost completed all

barges than the locks, but is able arrangements to hold the games to transfer shipping from one level Reuter.

to another in one operation. More- ATHLETES TRAINED BY

over, instead of taking two hours MANCHÚKUO

the change of level now requires Hsinking, April 4. at the most twenty minutes. The Manchu Physical Training Though this “enormous moving Association has decided to send lock is large enough to hold: four more fan 100 athlètes to compete loaded barges at once, its weight in the Far Eastern Olympic meet remains constant as a floating In Manila next month, it was an-body displaces a quantity of water

It is understood a communiqué mander-in-Chief of the Fourth General I was scheduled to is being issued later and anyone Group Army, will pay a visit some visit Hongkong last week, but he sending other news will be arrest-time this week to Hongkong to in-has been busy here. ed-Reuter.

terview Mr. Hu Han Min, veteran According to reliable reports, Mr. Kuomintang leader, it was official-Hu Han Min is against the es- ly stated to-day.

tablishment of branch "military The main point to be discussed | commission, which will require is whether a branch military af- additional expenses, and sis of Bounced to-day-

equal to its own weight, and this faits commission should be..form- opinion that all milltary affairs The association also approved flows back into the canal. ted in Canton as Instructed by Chen-are well taken care of by the an expenditure of $120,000 to meet- Consequently it has been possible

eral Chiang Kai Sher, Chairman | South-west Political Council and the expenses of the team while to balance, the weight by means" of the Military Affairs Commission, the First Group Army. This view travelling and while in Manila. of hüge counterposes. 80 The same official source stated is generally shared by the military These actions were made contin- exactly that very little electric and civilian leaders here, gant upon official sanction for power and only three men are re-

On the other hand cable dis- Manchukuo participation in the quired to set it in operation will be accelerated by one" day. patches from Nanking and Nan- meeting.

The hoist was ordered at a time. The England-India-Malaya ser-chang state that the military au- Manchukno athletes are now in when traffic on the canal was in- vice will also be accelerated, and thorities here are inclined to training for all of the nine events creasing in volume. Its necessity malis leaving London next Batur abolish the South-west Political with particular emphasis upon at the present juncture might per- London, April 9. day and on subsequent Saturdays Council and the Kuomintang track and Deld, swimining, base haps be disputed. It contains 12,-- Improvements in the Imperial will be due to reach Gaza and South-west Executive Committee in ball, football, basketball and tennis, 000 tons of steel, 1,500 tons of mac- Air Mail services are announced Baghdad on Tuesday, Barra on the interest of national mity, and Mr. Takeshi Buzuki, former star hinery, and 255,000 cubic feet of to-day.

Wednesday, and Bangkok and that a branch military commission of the Kyoto Imperial University's cement. The cost, together with Beginning with the services Singapore eight days after their in Canton. will unify, all military track team, has been chosen as the necessary work in, diverting leaving London next Wednesday, dispatch from London. British duties and speed up the anti- general manager of the Manchur" the canal amounts to £1,500,000 the England-South Africa air mail Wireless.

Red campaign:

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MAIL SERVICE

To Reach Singapore In Eight Days

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reichmarks on 1933.

Army - 647,000,000 000 reichmarks, an increase of 175,000,000 relen-

marks.

Air Ministry.-210,000,000 reich- marks, an increase 132,000,000 relchmarks.

The Minister of Health will present

will be hastened through all stages,

Its provisions will be for a limited

will enable existing.. period and

water undertakings and local an thorities to develop for public use whatever water supplies may be found available within their jurisdiction, even to the extent of available water sources in private property.

"His Majesty's Government are giving very serious cc 1sideration to

In the case of local authorities who this matter, and I have instructed do not possess the necessary powers for the British Ambassador at Berlin the purpose provision will be made for to make enquiries of the German such bodies to proceed without having Governent on the subject," said to promote private Parliamentary Bir J. Simon, He added that he ex- Billa-British Wireless.

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