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GERMAN REVOLT AT

AN END

A Momentous Cabinet Meeting Held

Special to the "Hong Kong Baliy

Press" (Copyright),]

Berlin, Jüy 2.

In a proclamation to the German Press, the Reich Propaganda Min- Ister. Goebbels, express thanks to the newspapers for the "discipline, straight forwardness and tact" shown in reporting the suppres- sion of the Rochm' revolt.

Sounding a note of warning that any attempt of disobedience and sabotage will be ruthlessly deals with, the Home Minister, Frick, in a decree issued on Monday ad- monishes all State officials that under the present laws they owe their superiors unconditional obe- dience, faith and devotion. The events of June 30. so the decree stresses, had revealed that some Individuals attempted to oppose the Fuehrer's wishes by pursuing their aim calculated to create trou- ble for the Fuehrer and the Reich Government and to destroy the National-Socialis State which is based on unconditional discipline subordination. "Although and no case of attempted sabotage is known on the part of State officials who are accustomed to strict per- formance of their duties, there should be left no doubt that every attempt to hinder the Fuehrer's great task will be duly punished."

ROEHM RELICS EFFACED The Chief of the Stormtroops In the Province of Franconia issues thorough-going orders on Monday with the aim of blotting out every name of a cashiered commander by Rochm from the regiment of reformed Brownshirt forces. The Roehm-invented "honcur daggers" all of which bear the personal de- dication from the dead Chief of Stad, were ordered to have the in- Bcription Aled away. All pictures of the rebel chief and his fellow conspirators were removed from all Stormtroop offices and the former honour title "Ernst Roehm House" effaced, from the walls of his pro- vincial headquarters.

MOMENTOUS CABINET

MEETING

Berlin, July 2 The Cabinet meeting arranged for to-day will be the most mo mentous since the mauguration of the Nazi regime. It will dell- "berate. Inter alia, the future of Vice-Chancello van Papen, and the fate of the Storm Troop lead- ers.

It is understood that Herr von Papen has already been exoner- ated from complicity in the plot. He is expected to be released and superseded in the Vice-Chancel- lorship by General Goering.

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SIAMESE

King Prajadhipok of Slam, who is on an extensive tour of European Capitals

Prussian Premier and Reich Mun AT WIMBLEDON

Later of Aviation.-Reuter.

STRASSER SHOT"

Berlin, July 2 It is ascertained that Herr. Strasser, the former Nazi leader, was among those shot-Reuter,

UNDUE EXCITEMENT

Berlin, July 2.. Excitement was renewed here this evening by the sudden bar reading of the Wühenstrasse area Huge, wondering crowds gathered beyond the police cordon, but it transpired that the measures were taken because Chancellor Hitler was paying a visit to His Majesty the King of Siam at the Hotel Adlon-Reuter.

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VON PAPEN FREE ".

Berlin July 2 Vice-Chancellor von Papen is no longer detained. He was yesterday seen animately

chatting in the

street with General Goering after an hour's talk in which. It is be

exonerated himself leved, he

from complicity in the counterplot,

t is reported that he will re- main the Cabinet, but in an- other capacity.Reuter...

VON PAPEN AT MEETING

Berlin, July 3.

A momentous meeting of the Cabinet began at moon. It la still sitting

Vice-Chancellor von Papen at- tended, but asked to be excused after a short talk and left the meeting. He was driven homen wards accompanied by a body guard of three men.-Reuter.

PRESS COMMENT

London, July 3.

MISSES JACOBS AND ROUND WIN

London July 3. In the Women's quarter finals Miss Helen Jacobs and Miss Dorothy Round recorded further triumphs.

Miss Jacobs Beat Miss Aussem 6-0, 6-2.

Miss Round beat Mdle. „Payot, 6-4, 8-2-Reuter.

Miss Hartigan (Australia) beat Miss Scriven (Britain) 3-8. 6-3. 6-1,

Madame Mathieu (France) beat Miss Palfrey (America) 6-3, 6-8. 6-2.-Reuter.

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Mk Round Picks Up.

London, July 3. Miss Round started poorly. Mdle. Payot led 4-2 but Miss Round improved as game went on with clever drives down the side lines.

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ROYALTY ON TOUR

Welcomed In Berlin

[Special to the "Hong Kong Daily Fress" (Copyright.)]

Berlin, July 2

Their Majesties the King and Queen of Slam arrived here on Monday afternoon for n week's rigit. being welcomed at the sta- tion by Baron von Neurath. For- eign Minister, and Baroness Von Neurath: States Secretary von Buelow, and several other high offfelals of the German Foreign Office as well as States Secretary Meissner on behalf of the Reich President. The Mayor of Berlin, Dr. Sahim and the Police Prefect. von Levetzow,' were also among chose present to pay respect to the

Siamese Royal couple in whose honour a special military guard was drawn up before the station.

Shortly after their arrival, Chancellor Hitler, accompanied by von Neurath paid an official visit to the Siamese Couple in their hotel. Transocean Kuo Min.

ROOSEVELT'S CRUISE

Away From The United States

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Washington, July 3. President Roosevelt, accompanied by his two sons, are speeding southward on the cruiser, Houston for a month's cruise out of sight of the United States.

He will visit Porto Rico, the Virgin Islands Colombis, Panama and Hawali, probably disembark- In the second set Miss Rounding at Portland, Oregon-Reuter. was very confident and went to the net on every occasion.

Repertoire of Strokes

of

2045 Jacob's repertoire strokes proved too many for Miss Aussem.

"The American player had ter- rine speed, chopping, dutting and volleying with deadly precision.

The match lasted only 33 min utes-Reuter.

Australians Watch Miss Hartigan's Play,

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serves

The Franconian decree further emphasises that the vacation per- tod scheduled by Roehm through out the month of July for all Reichs Stormtroops will be strictly enforced by the new Chief of Staff.

Loader, July 3. Lutze. Accordingly, during the pre-

The Australian cricketers saw sent month all Stormtroopers are

Miss Hardigan their compatriot. The situation in Germany con-beat Miss Scriven, whose forbidden to wear uniform except while on duty," while all minor tinues to occupy the attention of officers have been ordered to re-leader writes. 'duce every type of duty ng near as The Times" remarks that as possible to zero for the entire 31 far as methods of government and day period.—Transocean Kuo Min. respect for human life are con-

PRAISE FOR HITLER

cerred. Germany has reverted to mediaeval conditions, but probably [Special to the "Hong Kong Daily during the next few years there will be more reason to be afraid tor Germany than of Germany,

Press" (Copyright)}:

Berlin: July 2 Hitler's vigorous measures in Stamping out the revolt person- ally, forms the basis of praise for the Fuehrer in Berlin on Monday night."

Other commentators express the opinion that Hitler has come to an understanding with the Reich- swehr for the disbandment of the Brown Shirts, in which connection, the. "Dally Herald" declares that Herr Hitler will be in future a prisoner of the Reichswehr the police and the Junkers

were ineffective and in addition was guilty of double footfaults, but using her head and hitting to the. Australian's weak backhand, she took the first, get,

In the second set the Austra- lan's powerful forehand was very successful in taking the first seven games against,the service...

In the third set Miss Hartigan served brilliantly to Miss Scriven's weakest point, her backhand. Frenchwoman's Come Back

Madame Mathieu staged a great come back in the first series 'of base linė duels. She was steadler than Miss Palfrey and speedier.. In the third set Miss Hartigan attacked strongly and got the. Frenchwoman running from side to side. She led 5-3, but Miss Pal- frey overhit in attempting to

The 'Angrifu" expresses the opinion that if the Chancellor "sprang to shield the nation he would have exposed himself per- sonally to the greatest danger but he went with an escort and over- powered some of the conspirators without a struggle." The absolute lack of nervousness on the part of Hitler's emissary, von Ribbentrop. | force the pace and only won by the public is due to the energy to Parts He asserts that von with which Hitler and Goering. Ribbentrop promised M. Barthou

in person, throttled the outbreak

and gave the German people im- mediate assurance of security. Transocean Kuo Min.

LEADERLESS GROUPS

[Special to the "Hong Kong Daily Press" (Copyright,))

Berlin: July 2.

A special order of Premier Goer-

The "Daily Herald's" Paris cor-

declares that respondent

the leaders shootings of Stormtroop came as a sequel to the visit of

8-6.

In the third set Madame Mathieu that if France would agree to the

was increasing her confidente German rearmament proposals while Miss Palfrey was

losing Hitler would disband the Storm-touch-Reuter. troops.

It is alleged that the news of the Paris conversations leaked out. in Berlin. that the Stormtroops leaders decided to resist disband- ment, and that their scheme was given away by spies who reported the plot to the Secret Pollcé,

ing confers full power to recrganise giving Hitler and Goering plenty

all Stormtroop groups left leader- less by Saturday's events, upon Daluege, the present head of the Prussian State. Transocean Kuo Min.

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of time to act and forestall it.--- Reuter.

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THIRD TEST MATCH

Chance for Bowes and Langridge

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MARSHAL CHIANG'S

MOVEMENTS

Shanghai. July 3.

It is reliably learned that Mar- shal Chiang Kai-shek left Fenghua this morning aboard the cruiser Chungshan for Nanking.

Baren von Neurath, Foreign Mini- ster, welcomes the Royal visitors

in Berlin.

NEW

CHINA'S

TARIFF

Upward Trend In Many Lines

The

Shanghai, July 3.

revised Customs "import tarif which became effective on July 1 generally show a reduction of Import duties on nearly all classes of cotton goods, but the revision on most other categories is In an upward direction.

JAPANESE CABINET

RESIGNS

Viscount Saito Ordered To Carry On

Tokyo, July 3.

The Throne has accepted the Cabinet's resignation...

Viscount Saito, the Premier, has been instructed to carry on pend- tåg further orders.

Many political men are of the opinion that the Throne will com- mand Viscount Saito to form a fresh Cabinet, though an Impor- tout section of the Army and Navy leaders declare that the graft scandal is deep rooted and serious Viscount Salto is not eligible, so a surprise appointment is possible Prince Saionji "whose recommen-

dation to carry on bas very great weight, "arrives in Tokyo to-morrow morning.

It is forecasted that the foreign Army and Navy Ministers will en- ter the new Cabinet to ensure continuation of the present policles-Reuter

SPECULATION AS TO THE NEXT PREMIER

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Tokyo, July 1. Well-informed people are of the opinion that Viscount Salto is the best bet for the next Premier. Nevertheless speculation is rife and most conflicting.

General Ugaki, Count Kijoura, Baron Hirantıma Ikki, President of the Privy Council, Suzuki, Presi- dent of the Selyukai and Admiral Kanjikato are mentioned as pos-

The tax on gasoline and kero- sene shows about 25 per cent. rise while jams and jellies go from 25 to 30 per cent, and coffee, cho-sibles. colate, tea, bacon, and other In any case a retum to party canned goods, move up from 30 government is defnitely ruled out per cent. to 35 per cent. ad and the consensus of informed

valorem.

opinion is that the new govern- Radios are also subject to ament will be non-party and close- boost, the ad valorem duty being ly pursue the present policies, increased from 12.5 per cent to especially fostering friendly re- 15 per cent, Electric cookers, fans, lations abroad and "consolidating etc., have increased 20 per cent. to the position in Manchoukuo~-~~ 35 per cent.

Reuter.

Jewellery and ornaments have increased from 25 per cent. to 30 per cent.. including pearls. both real and artificial = -

CUT AND DRIED POLICY

Tokyo, July 3.

It la confirmed that the Emperor

-- Perfumery and cosmetics, go up has summoned Prince Saionji to'

by 5 per cent.

These are the more popular items on the list enumerating no fewer than 672 categories of goods,

General Ho Chien, who has just-Reuter. returned from Canton, has re- ceived a telegram from Marshal Chiang asking him to go to Nan- king for a meeting.

General Ho Chien will proceed to the capital to-morrow.Reuter.

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GENERAL ELECTION IN AUSTRALIA

Canberra, July 3.

Government nas decided to, hold

SILVER MARKET

(From "Our Own Correspondent)

London. July 3. London silver prices were down three-sixteenths to-day as follow:-

spat

Tokyo,

It is learned that the 'Genro will arrive to-morrow morning at 9.40 and only stay a few hours, which is considered as tending to confirm the belief that the policy is cut and dried.

Prince Saionji will recommend Viscount Salto and the Emperor will command Saito to form fresh Cabinet "in which there" will be sweeping changes-Reuter,

VISIT TO PALACE

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July 2 July 3

Tokyo, July 3. 21. 20:13/16

The "Japanese Cabinet has de- Forward ...... 21.1/8 20.15/16 cided to resign. The Ministers met at 10.25 am, to-day and. reached The London on New York cross-

an unanimous decision within a p.m.. to-day

few minutes.

a general election on September rate at 3,00

Was

15 or earlier if possible in order 5.05-1/2 compared with 5.04-7/8 to avoid clashing with the Duke of at closing yesterday. Gloucester's visit-Reuter.

POSERS AT PRIVY COUNCIL

Sir Leslie Scott's: Arguments

London, July 3.

Posers, were levelled from the Bench at Bir Leslie Scott, who was arguing on behalf of the Colonial Secretary that robbery is necessary to constitute piracy.

HOME CRICKET

London, July 3. The following were the results of

The Lord Chancellor put a Home Cricket to-day:-

Derbyshire beat Somerset by tên hypothetical case of persons board- {

Derby 310 (Storer 113) ing a ship and killing everybody' wickets.

and 84 for 0. Somerset 115 and but not stealing anything.

258.

Sir Leslie Scott, replying, de- duced from his argument it was riot piracy according to the Law of Nations.

" QUESTION AT COMMONS · London, July 2 "The situation in Germany was

Lord Atkin: "Or if the ship was! the subject of a question in the

London, July 3. shot below the waterline and sunk, House of Commons this afternoon. Macaulay has reported himself but nothing was stolen therefrom? but the Foreign Secretary in ass unit to play for England in the

Bir Lealle Scott fell back on brief reply, said the recent occur- Third Test against Australia on authorities to show that robbery rences there had been fully des-

Friday..

was an essential concomitant of { cribed in the press and were also

piracy.-Reuter. veterans-Kyffhaeder League-on dealt with in official communiques Monday .issued а declaration

WAR VETERANS' 'LOYALTY

(Special to the "Hong Kong Dally Press" (Copyright,)]

Berlin, July 2 Germany's orgenisation of war

of loyalty to Hitler and an inde-issued from Berlin and Munich.

finite postponement of the Nat- tonal Assembly Society scheduled to take place at Cashel from 'July 7 to 9. The telegram which was directed to the, Fuehrer by Colonel Reinhard,

Stormtroop says "the

Kymheader Reserve No. 2 or League, pledges loyalty to Hitler in tour of difficulty with an- "conditional fidelity."-Transocean

Kuo Min.

In consequence James Langridge and Bowes have been requested to attend Old Trafford, in readiness to play in the Test-Reuter.

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The above arguments were con- tinued from the previous day as recorded is our last laste, the case arising out of the piracy bir Pedro Bianco in which 12 men were in-

Northants-beat Warwick by... 59. runs. Northants 191, and 279. Warwick 227 and 184,

Gloucestershire beat Kent by an innings and 36 runs, Rent 361 Woolley 124) and 166. Gloucester 563 (Hammond 290).

BANKING SITUATION IN AMERICA

His Majesty's Government, he

New York, July 3. added, were naturally following

Continued Improvement in the with close attention the course of

banking situation is confirmed by events but he was unable at pre-night and that no further action dieted in the Hong Kong Supreme first issues of bank condition state- in this direction will be taken. It Court in February 1931 and subsements up to June 30 showing fur- sent to make any further state- ment. British Wireless.

is added that complete order quently acquitted. Mr. Hin Shingther large increases in deposits. STATE OF EMERGENCY, OVER reigns in the whole country. Lo. for the defence, raised an in- and some expansion in loans and

London, July 2, Genera Ivon Blomberg. In an teresting point in connection with discounts. The latest official, communique order issued to the Reichswehr, this case, which is now being in- La June, 125 banks reopened, published in Berlin states that declares that the state of emer-vestigated at the Privy Council-making the total 948 for the first the "purge" was completed last gency is over-British Wireless. Reuter.

„half of the year-Reuter.

Viscount Salto proceeded to the Palace at 1.30. p.m. to submit the Cabinet Ministers resignations to the Throne.

When the Cabinet met at 10.25 am. the Minister of Justice sub- mitted an informal report of the Kuroda scandal.

believed. Fresh evidence is alleged to have implicated & Cabines. Minister and an ex-Cabinet Minis- ter,

the

Thereupon, the Cabinet unani-

shoulder mously voted to responsibility and to submit en bloc their resignations to the Throne. +

THE CORRUPTION CASE (

Tokyo, June 27. The Premier Viscount M. Saltopa Baron T. Yamamoto, Home Minis ter, and Mr. Korekijo Takahashi, Finance Minister, have agreed up- on their resignation as soon as the inquiry of the corruption charges against high officials of the Fin- ance Ministry has been completed; by Mr. M. Koyama, Maister of Justice, it was leared reliably to........ day,

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Following the regular meeting or the Cabinet Connell on Tuesday, the "big three" of the Salto Ca- binet considered their attitude in connection with the torruption case, The decision of Mr. Taka- hashi to resign, taking direct re- sponsibility for the case, Was Very firm and could not be. afiered, the other two Ministers found.

According to the latest informa tion from reliable sources, elder statesmen of the country are atili favourable to the Salto Government. and 'may suggest that the Euper- or should reject, the resignatfami of the Cabinet when it is submit- ted.

It is also reported that the elder statesmen desire the Emper- or to order Viscount Saito to form a new cabinet should the present one resign.

P. AND O. COMPANY SELL: THEIR HOLDING

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In Coal Export Firm

London, Juy à. The newspapers state that the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company, have` sald' £1,500,000 worth of their holding of ordinary shares in the coal export firm, Messrs William Cory and Son,

c.

It is understood that the object is to provide funds for shipbuild- ing.

The P. & O Company's holding in the Cory concern is zaid amount to £5,000,000, **

PRESIDENT OF MEXICO

General Cardenas Elected.

General

Mexico City, July 2. Lazaro Gardenas has been elected President of Mexico:

It is understood that the report" by an overwhelming majority, in indleated a graft deeper and more succession to General Rodrigues widespread 'than' was originally 1—Reuter,

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