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LABOUR DAY IN AUSTRIA'S NEW

BERLIN

Hindenburg-Hitler

Declaration

(Special to "Hong Kong

Daily Press")

By Telegraph, Copyright. Tale graphic Meisayar Ordinanca, 1894- Received, May 1, 4.90 dim.)

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Berin, April. 30.

On the occasion, of May 1. La- bour Day, President Hindenburg and Chancellor Hitler "issued the following joint declaration. "For the first time in German history, internal strife has been ended and quity with all Germans achieved. What our forefathers had been longing for throughout centuries has thus been realised. On this basis,

the German people, have within the past year accomplished things With weapons of peace. victorious battle has been waged

against distress and misery, and against employment and despair.

CONSTITUTION

Only Method To

Rescue Austrian · People

(Special to the Hong Kong Daity

Press" (Copyright)]||

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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, 1934.

INCIDENT NOT CLOSED, BUT US.-SOVIET DEBT DISORDER IN

NEW CHAPTER OPENED

Japanese

Foreign Office Knows How To Be Mute"

Vienna, April 30. MANCHESTER GUARDIAN

ON SIR JOHN'S SPEECH

With all the approaches to Par- lement building guarded and the entire neighbourhood cordoned off by police, the Austrian National Council. without the Socialist de-

puties met on Monday for the first-

time since March, 1933, in order to approve of the new Constitution,

Deputy Ramek, whom Govern-

ment had designated as President of the National Council to succeed the elected praesidium" which was forced to resign a year ago, open- ed the session with Chancellor Doll- fuss and Vice-Chancellor Fey on the Government bench. Eighty two of the original 165 members were Present, since the 72 Social De-" mocratic mandates had been can- thanks to the entire German peo-celled by Government decree and ple for this accomplishment which will set a shining example for all eight of the ten members of the Landbund absented themselves.

The present generation CIJ proudly say that it has done its 'duty and need not fear the verdict of future historians. We render

times to come. The nation car. proudly and with utmost satisfac- tion celebrate its national holiday on May 1--Transocean Kuo Min.

LOCAL CELEBRATIONS

SURPRISE PROTEST

The Chairman, Ramek over-rode the surprise protest of Dr. Hamel of the Pan-German party who pointed out that according to The local German community the Austrian Constitution neither celebrated their national Labour the Government nor the Commis- Day yesterday when the Germansar appointed by it had the right Consul Herr Gipperich was host to convoke at an "At Home" which was held at the German Club and which was attended by the entire local German Community and friends.

In a short speech, Herr Gipperich explained to the gathering the meaning of Labour Day and also gave a resume of the programme of the German Government. After this the German National Anthem and the Horst Wessel Lied" was sung.

The celebration in the evening took the form of a

one-course

meal followed by a "Gemuetliches

Belsammen sein.”

the present session. Ther 271 emergency decrees were by the Dollfuss promulgated Government since the dissolution of Parliament, together with the latest decree which puts the new Constitution in force. were sent to the Constitutional Committee. without debate. The committee went through the formal approval of all 472 measures inside half an hour.

Before the vote could be taken by the committee of

and made a sharp

DID JAPANESE AMBASSADORS WITHOUT AUTHORITY? SPEAK

London, MasƑ 1...

The Japanese Foreign Office knows how to be mute and leave it to Ambassadors to be garrulcus, declares the "Manchester Guardian." The gist of Britain's question and Japan's reply must be derived from Sir John Simon's statement, and, so far so, good, it gives us all we require. The substance of Hirota's answer is as easy and evasive as might be expected,. It leaves nn- answered specific questions put by our "Ambassador and Ends a reply in general statements.

Did Sir F. Lindley' ask for an explanation of statements made by two Japanese Ambassadors, a Consul General and a Foreign Office spokesmen?

There may be tactical considerations which "induce Sir J. Simon to say Hirota's reply is reasonably clear, but one cannot, suppose he is really satisfied.

Such statements must be treated as responsible pronounce- ments by responsible officials which had Tokyo's approval.

The conflict between. Japan's formal assurances and inform- al, but concerted, warnings and threats by her various spokes- men are too great.

The lacident is not closed; but a new chapter opened. Reuter."

JAPAN'S SPECIAL RIGHTS

CHINA

IN

New York, May 1.

the In opposition.

"Herald

the whole of the members,, D.Tribune" laments Sir John Simon's Foppa, leader of the Pan-German reference to Japan's special rights party rose

In China, which are recognised by other Dowers.

It declares the United States is not among the recognisers and recalls that I

protest against the past and pre- gent methods of the Dollfuss Go- vernment." The Chairman, Ramek listened patienty to this and then

GERMAN CABINET officially declared Foppa's speech 1923. Mr. Hughes and Mr. Hanibara

CHANGES Goering To Concen- trate On Air Defence

(Special to "Hong Kong Daily Press")

was "Inadmissible" and that the chair refused to consider his ar- gument.

DECREES PASSED

Government to

the

The decree empowering

proclaim ..the new Constitution along with 471 other decrees was thereupon given three readings and voted for in accord with the Austrian Parlia 1894.mentary ritual. Thereupon the

(By "Telegraph Copyright, Tele graphic Messages Ordinance,

Received, April 30, 4.30 a.m.) Received, May 1, 430 am.}

Berlin, April 30. The triple shift in the Prussian and National Cabinets.on Monday night relieved the Air Minister and Prussian Premier Goering of the third main job-that of the Home Minister of Prussia and payed the way to the long awaited "Reich "reform."

two Pan-German members ·02. Parliament who had not joined In the voting left the hall to the thunderous laughter from docile deputies. After the speech of the

Socialist. Christian

Dr. Aigner

praising the Dolfuss Regime as "the sole method of rescuing the Austrian people" and placing the new Constitution "under the special protection of the Catholic church, the last Parliament of the

Tht presidential decree. creates a new Cabinet post of "Minister | Austrian republic was dissolved

for Science, Education and/Politl- permanently and unanimously.

cal instruction" and chooses the Transocean Kuo Min.

present Minister of Culture Rust

as first incumbent.

Holiday editions of Berlin news- papers simultaenously print letters

NEW VICE-CHANCELLOR

Vienna, May 1

of Goering to Chancellor, Hitler Dr. Dollfuss in implementing the

demands which he made on me

exchanged notes annulling the Lansing-Ishii Agreement where Such rights were unfortunately nientioned. It fears Japan is con- vinced the United States is the only country that does not look complacently on the implementa- tion of her deviously launched new polley.-Reuter.

TOKYO PRONOUNCEMENT NOT TO BE IGNORED

Washington, April 30. Mr. Cordell Hull has completed his examination of the Japanese declaration of policy and make an official statement shortly. It is expected that this will cially bring the incident' to an

cnd.

may.

Later. The official statement issued by Mr. Cordell Hull says:

The American Ambassador to Japan, under instructions from the State Department called on the Japanese Minister for Foreiga Affairs on April 29 and made a statement, the substance of which

was as follows:

T- Frank Reaffirmation

of America'the Government expects on the part of other Governments, due consideration of the rights, obligations and legitimate interests of the United States. Reuter.

Something will have been gain- ed if the reaffirmed identy of the Japanese and foreign poles can lead to the restoration of confid ence and divert to more construc tive purposes the energies now ex pended by Far Easter nations upon the preparations against external menacé.

PARLEYS

Litvinoff's Letter Averts Deadlock

RHODES ISLAND

Sixteen People Reported Killed

Washington, May 1

Paris, May 1. There are indications 'that the A message from, Angora states deadlock in the American-Soviet that 16 were killed and 30 injured debt claims negotiations have in disorders, during elections at been averted by a conference be- Rhodes Island, an Italian depen tween President Roosevelt, the oency in the Mediterranean. Soviet Ambassador, M. Troyanov In similar rioting a fortnight sky, and the American Secretary ago a number of casualties were to Italian aeroplanes recalcitrants, but ад

Neuter.

PRESS CONGRATULATIONS:** The "Daily Telegraph" and the of State, Mr. Williant Cordell Hull, | ascribed "Morning Post join in congratula- at which M. Troyanovsky deliver- bombing ting Sir John Simon, the former ed a letter to President Roosevelt tallan omelal communique said it Lemarking that in view of Mr. from M. Maxim Litvino, the was due to a drunken' brawi. Hrota's assurances, there would | Soviet Foreign Commissar. ? be no object in pursuing Sir John Sunon's friendly interrogatories.

The "Morning Post" considers that Sir John Simon has rendered u signal service not only to Great Britain but to the other Powers concerned. and declares" that the Incident should teach the Western Powers the danger of isolating Japan and "Japan the danger of Isolating herself.

The Daily Herald," however, points fout that Mr. Hirota has nelther withdrawn or modified a claim to something Hike suzerain

The letter, it is understood, greatly assisted in breaking the deadlock by clarifying several im- portant point at issue.

All the conferees refused comment. but authoritative quar- ters said that both American and Soviet assurances had been given that the debt parleys would, con- tinue.---Reuter.

control over the Chinese Govern- UNEMPLOYED IN

ment.

The News Chronicle," while em- phasising the need for a strong China

essential to as the first peace in the Far East, urges the

AMERICA

Western Powers to support vigoi-30-Hour Week Urged

ously Nanking in the hope that it will become strong enough to end anarchy-Reuter.

JAPANESE PRESS RETICENT Tokyo, May 1.

"

To Help Workless

Sir John Simon's speech and

Washington, May 1. Mr. Cordell Hull's statement were A standard thirty-hour working- splashed favourably, but not com- week in all industries is urged by mented on except in some verna Mr. William Green, who asks Mr. cular papers by the remark that Roosevelt to support legislation Sir John Simon had not mentioned enforcing it throughout the coun. Japan's special responsibility in try pointing out that while three

million workers had been re the Far East.

It is understood the Foreign employed under the recovery pro- Office is of the opinion that Mr. gramme, there are still ten million Hull's statement represents the still unemployed-Reuter. American viewpoint and calls for no reply.

"A Good Neighbour | "In the opinion of the American people and the American Govern- "QUO TAI CHI'S OPINION ment no nation can, without the

Mr. Quo Tai Chi when.interview- assent of other nations concerned,ed by Reuter said that Sir J. rightfully endeavour to make con- Simon's statement was, generally clusive It's will in situations in satisfactory, but he is asking. Sir which are involved the rights ob- John Simón.

elucidate the ligations, and legitimate interests phrase. Japan's "special rights are of other sovereign States.

recognised by other powers are not shared by them." He said, al- though the incident must be re- garded as officially closed no Chin- ese has any illusions regarding Japan's real Intentions.

"The American Government has dedicated the United States to the policy of a good neighbour, and to the practical application of that policy, and will continue on its own part and association with other Governments to devote its best efforts."Reuter.

BORAH SUPPORTS STATEMENT

Washington, May 1. Commenting on Mr. Hull's state- ment, Senator Borah found himself in full agreement and considered it an adequate statement of the American policy of "Open Door" for the present situation.

There might be other develop- ments later, but that depended on what Japan diď!,

"I hope Japan will accept it in the spirit which it was sent, and will respect our rights," he said.

The Japanese and Chinese Minis- "Recent indication of the-at-ters, Mr. Salto and Dr. Alfred Eze uude on the part of the Japanese declined any comment.-Reuter,

DANGER OF JAPANESE

INSOLATION

dated April 13 asking that he be new Constitution appointed Prince relieved of the task indefinitely starhemberg as leader of the Helm- in administering internal affairs wehr and Vice-Chancellor, instead of Prussia in order to full great of major Fey who, has become Government in, regard to the in other spheres especially that of Minister of National Security. The 'Reich reform' in Prussia" Concordat with the Vatican was Transocean Xuo Min.

signed by the President at mid- nigh.-Reuter.

GOERING RESIGNS

POST

"'Berlin. "April 30.

General Goering, who has held BIG RISE IN GOLD

the position of Prussian Minister

of the Interior together with bis

other posts, has resigned the office

in order to devote his whole energy.

to the Air Force and the defence of Germany

He is succeeded by Dr. Frick, the Reich Minister of the Interior.

With General Goering's resigna- tion, President Hindenburg has created a new Reich Ministry of Science, Education and Training inder Dr. Rust.

BARS

Causes Panic In

rights and interests of Japan and

other countries in China and in connection with China have come from sources so authoritative as to preclude their being ignored and

make it necessary for the American Government, adhering to the tradition of frankness that has prevailed in the relations be- tween it and the Government of Japan, to re-affirm the position of the United States in regard to the question of the right and interests involved.

非

London, May 1.

Sir John Simon's statement in the House of Commons sets the recent expositions of the Japanese policy in their proper perspective. declares "The Times," in a lead- ing article to-day

It may now be accepted that it is not the policy of Japan to act single-handed or to oppose inter- national projects for assisting China whenever she herself decms "The relations of the United that peace in the Far East is im-. States with China are governed as periled.

has "The whole episode

at are our relations with Japan and

least had the satisfactory "result other countries. by generally.ac-

of enlightening world" opinion Shanghal, May 1.

cepted principles of international A big rise in gold bars to-day law and provisions of the treaties about the general trend of Japan- caused something approaching at which the United States is a

ese policy, "The Times" continues.

party.

Shanghai

PHILIPPINE

INDEPENDENCE United States. Reuter.

JAPAN CONVINCED

to

Russians who are better informed than any power regarding the real danger in the Far East, took a most serious view of the situation The Russians were undoubtedly doing their utmost to strengthen their Far Eastern defences.--Reu-

ter.

IMPROVEMENT IN RELATIONS

Tokyo, May 1.

It is understood that Mr. Hirota- (Foreign Minister), Mr. Shigemitsu (ex-Minister in China, now in the Foreign Office) and Mr. Ariyoshi (Minister to China) have reached Japanese complete agreement on polley towards China..

It lays dowy, it is understood, that Japanese diplomaticy" shall: work for a slow steady improve- ment in Sino-Japanese relations, rejecting any interference in those relations by the League or by any third country.

The settlement of various pend- Ing Sino-Japanese issues, it was agreed, should be achieved only by direct negotiations.Reuter.

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NEW AIR-MAIL SERVICE

Between Canton And Peiping

F

Peiping. May 1.

In inaugurating the Pelping end of the new alt service between

The changes are described as a panic. further step towards the centra- |- Gold bars, have been rising for The United States has, with re-

The repeated references to lisation conceived in the Nazi plan some days from round about 1,028. gard to China, certain rights and Japan's mission and special re- of Reich reform-Reuter.

During the afternoon sesston the obligations. In addition, she is sponsibilities and "duty to act bars touched 1,080 and are DOW associated with China and Japan. alone" created natural fears that 1,068. The rise is apparently due or with both together, with cer- Tokyo was contemplating an ex- to worry by speculators over the tain other countries in multilater-tension, to still vaster stretches of absence of silver legislation by the al treaties relating to tights and the Far East, of the policy success- chligations in the Far East, and

fully inaugurated in Manchuria, in one great multilateral treaty to

and the strong reaction of reserit Pelping and Canton, via Taiyuan which practically all the countries

ment must have convinced the and Loyang No. 7 Eurasia plane in the world are parties

Japanese Government that what hopped off at 8 a.m. from Nanyuan In practice has been reluctantly with four passengers with a quan- tolerated in the remote semi-d2. Eity of mail in perfect flying wea tached provinces of north-eastern ther. Reuter.. China would find no countenance further south where the interests of the Central Chinese. Govern In international association re- ment and other nations are far lationships with the United States more immediately affector

U.S. Bill Accepted At Manila

Manila, May 1. The Philippine Legislature to- day voted on the acceptance of the Independence Bill passed by the United States Congress on March 24-Reuter.

H.K. DOLLAR DOWN

The Hong Kong dollar dropped yesterday to 18. 4jd.

The opening quotation yesterday was 1s. 44d, and a further fall of 1/8th was registered during the day. At 2,30 p.m. it fell again, the closing quotation being 18 440.

Effect of Treaties t "The treaties are lawfully modi fable and terminable only by pro- cesses prescribed and recognised, or agreed upon, by the parties thereto.

Pelping, May 1. The inaugural Canton-Felping Eurasia 'plane arrived at Taiyuan at 11am, and at Loyang 2.05 p.m.

Reuter.

SILVER MARKET

(From Our Own Correspondent)

London, May 1. London silver prices to-day were d. down as follow:-

Spot

PROBABLES AND JOCKEYS

For Two Thousand Guineas

London, May 1.

The Two Thousand Giuneas probable

follow:-

Tunners

Badruddin Bright Bird

Blazonry Colombo Chittagong Easton.....

Flamenco

Fleetfoot

Haytime

and jockeys

F'ox

Dick

Perryman

Johnstone

Childs

Semblat

Smith

Carslakę Weston

Medieval Knight... G. Richards.. Pride of the Chilterns.....Beary Umidwar

Valerius

H. Wragg Nicoll -Reuter.

TO PREVENT- DISTURBANCES

May Day Precautions In Europe

London, May 1. Elaborate precautions to prevent disturbances on May Day were *Waree made throughout Europe. thousand horse and foot troops are to support of the Paris Police in maintaining order. The troops paraded to-day in full war equip- April 30 May 1ment in order to provide a psycho- on the 18.13/18 18.3/18 logically calming effect people.

All demonstrations are forbidden in Bulgaria, where Labour leaders. have been warned they personally be held responsible for any breaches of the Reuter.

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Forward ....... 187 The London on New York 'cross rate at 2 p.m. to-day was 5.13. compared with 5.131 at closing yesterday.

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peace.

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