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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, JULY 30, 1934.

SAVIOUR OF AUSTRIA AND THE PEACE

PEACE OF EUROPE

Tributes At Funeral Of Late Leader

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FOREST OF LIGHTED

CANDLES

Frau Dollfuss In Mile-Long Procession

"Dolifuss not only saved Austria but the peace of Europe "and sealed these acts with his blood," said President Miklas in a striking tribute to the departed leader at the funeral on Saturday, which was marked by impressive acènes.

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"Delegions from all parts of Austria, Ministers and Members of the Diplomatic Corps were among the mile long procession which paid their last respects. Fran Dollfuss, In a long black vell, presented a pathetic figure..

THE LAST SCENES

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Vienna, July 25.

The final act ot the drama through which Austria has been! passing during the last few days, took place on Saturday when the mortal remains of the murdered

Chancellor, Dr. Dollfuss, were laid to rest. The ceremony provided a spectacle which has never been been seen in Vienna stace the funeral of Emperor Franz Joseph.

Even on Friday most houses dis- played flags draped with crepe but Saturday the demonstrative signs of national mourning ap- peared to be endless. All public and almost all private buildings tw black flags and pennants.

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The entire nation seems to be profoundly affected by the shadow of the tragedy. Steps had been taken to assure order and calm or the, Chancellor's last Journey.

The Volkshälle was closed for the public, on midday when the coffin was removed to a large open spacer front of Rathaus and there again lay in state. The guards of honour consisted of members and students "of the "Francobabajuvarla " corps to which Dollfuss belonged, the oft- cers of the Federal army and the police.

TRAFFIC STOPPED

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THE DEPARTED. LEADER

TOTAL CASUALTIES

Vienna, July 29.

It is ofmetally stated that the total casualties among the Gov- ernment forces in the Oghting throughout Austria were 78 killed and 165 wounded. The Nans es- timate that they had 200 dead.-

Vienna, July 28. All trains on the Austrian rail-Reuter. ways will come to a halt on Satur- day afternoon at 2.30 p.m. for two minutes in token of mourning for

the late Chancellor Dollfuss: All shops and places of public amuse- ment will be closed on Saturday afternoon while the state funeral is taking place.- Trunsorean Kun Min."

VIENNA PROADCAST

Rome, July 28. Every wireless station in Italy and also the Vienna broadcasting station will relay an address in Itaitan and German on Dr. Dollfuss

FRESH TROUBLE

Vienna, July 28. Martial law has been proclaimed at Salzburg, near the Austro-Bava- rian border, owing to fresh dis- turbances. It is not yet known how far this will affect the musical festival; the opening of which was Axed for to-night, but it has al- ready been postponed owing to the funeral of Dr. Dollfuss,

Many foreigners, are. here at present.

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"Agreement Signed

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Berlin, July · 29. The Franco-German economic agreement was signed last night and 19 hailed by the German Press as a further step towards reconciliation. The new agreement involves also a settlement of the vexed, transfer issue. The new covenant which is composed of a number of individual treaties. covers trade settlements, shipping. quotas, tariffs and the transfer question-Transocean Kuo Min.

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STRATHOSPHERE ATTEMPT

Failure for World's Largest Balloon

Washington, July 29. The world's largest balloon.

ELECTRICITY FAILURE

Affects Vast Area In England

London. July 29. One of the most extensive' elec- tricky fallures in history occurred over a considerable area affecting Greater London and Home Coun- ties this morning. ༔*

Places as far apart as Croydon, Cambridge and Southend were affected and thousands of private houses

Institutions public were deprived of electricity during varying periods. Trams in many

and

parts of North London were brought to a standstill and traffic was temporarily disorganised by the failure. of traffic Indicators. The supply in most cases was re- stored after an hour.---

Reuter.

SHANHAIKWAN ATTACKED

Local Corps Routed By Bandits

Shanghai, July 29. The "China Press", this morn-

specially built for strathosphere flight in in attempt to reach an altitude of fifteen miles, has eaded in failure for the occupants, Ma-jing reports that martial law was jor William Kempner, pilot. Cap-

declared in Shanhalkwart yeater.. tai Albert Stevens, observer, and day following an attack by Hsiao Ovril Anderson, second pilot.

Ho ang in the Western suburbs The balloon descended at Hol-which were looted by 600 bandits ridge, Nebraska. The gondola was from Jehol who routed the Peace reported to be wrecked. The oc- Preservation Corps, who were out- Large bodies of Nazis are still cupants parachuted safely when numbered. holding out in "Carinthia and are the balloon collapsed at a height of not expected to be cleared up be-700 feet when the bag dipped to 11 am to-day.fore Monday. by an Austrian boy who is stay-

Ja ing at the Austrian youth camp at Catia, where an altar containing a photograph of Dr. Dollfuss has been erected.

from 10 am.

Prince Starhemberg's broadcast speech yesterday evening was re- ceived, with profound approval.

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A violent press campaign against Germany has been whipped up here, by the journal "Messagero."

which declares that Bignor Musso- lint's prompt action had the de- stred effect.

"It is only too often. that the Members of the Dollfuss family. promises of the German Govern- members of the Government, re- ment are not observed. We will presentatives of foreign Powers not treat on a footing of moral and close, personal friends of the parity, people who fall with such Chancellor were grouped around cynicism to observe the laws of

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In the meantme the Austrian minister to Rome, Dr. Anton Rinte- len. who, despite reports to the contrary, is still alive, is believed to have played a far greater part in the revolt than was previously thought and it is reported that Herr Brande, the dismissed Police President, has committed suicide,

Austrian Legionares, who assem- bled at Praeval, Yugoslavia, com- manded by Count von Rheinsdorf, Carinthia to reinforce the Nazis. have crossed the frontier into

Reuter.

It has been established that the

APPOINTMENT, DISAPPROVED

Rome, July 28.

The appointment of the Germ Vice-Chancellor, von Papen 23 German Minister to Vienna, is re- The "Populo di Roma" expresses garded here with disapproval and astonishment that Chancellor is compared with establishing a Hitler knew nothing about the German High Commissioner in murder of Dr. Dollfuss while his Austria with the German Legation Uleutenants were plotting and

as a sort of branch of the Gov- scheming and the newspapers and emerit of Berlin-- wireless were shouting and scream-Beater. ing.

the coffin.' At 2.30 the burial | honour," the Fascist organ de- ceremony began and was broad-clares." cast Over all Austria, Italy, Hungary and 417 stations in North America. Car- dinal Inaltzer pronounced the first benediction then President Miklas held an address immediately after which the vice-Chancellor, Prince Starhemberg spoke. saying the work of Dollfuss would live as long as Austrian history lasted. The body was then conveyed to St. Stephen's Cathedral.— Transocean Fun Min.

MILE LONG PROCESSION

Vienna, July 29.

The "Ottobre" says, "scratch a German and find a barbarian." Keuter.

RINTELEN'S ROLE

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Vienna, July 28. The papers are still much con- cerned with the role played in the

ed when the remains of Dr. Doll- fuss were conveyed from the City

Hall to St. Stephen's Cathedral

SUGGESTED 'CONDITIONS"

Vienne, July 23. It is learned that Vice-Chan- cellor von Papen will not repre- 'sent Germany at the funeral of Dr. Dollfuss. Although the Aus trian Cabinet have accepted him as German Minister they, have not yet decided whether any conditions should be imposed on Germany before von Papen is actually re- ceived here.

Among the suggested conditions are the dissolution of the Austrian

and thence to Heitzing Cametery.

Only a few thousand privileged ¦ recent putsch by the Austrian Min- guests were admitted to Rathaus ister to Rome, Dr, Rintelen, who | Legion in Bavaria, the severance Platz, all entrances to which were attempted suicide while under de- of all connection between the Aus- guarded by machines guns, while tention at the Ministry of Defence trian Nazis at Munich, the head- anti-aircraft guns were mounted and whose condition is still critiquarters of which supplied them

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with bombs and money, and the formal recognition by Chancellor Hitler of Austrian independence.

In the meantime von Papen is

It is pointed out that the in- surgents in the course of negotia tions conducted during their oc-

After speeches had been deliver- ed at Rathaus, the coffin was covered with a red and white flag. wreaths of red and white roses, cupation of the Chancellory Build-remainizig in Berlin where he has and carried out between a forest | ing_repeatedly referred to Rin- | work to clear up.

of lighted candies. The coffin was conveyed on a gun-carriage drawn by six black horses to St. Stephen's Cathedral.

telen who had been, moreover, The British Minister at Vienna, stated as successor to "Dollfuss, a Sir. Walford Selby, and "Signor fact which according to the papers Mussolini's special envoy will walk requires rigid investigations. in the funeral procession.-

ITALIAN TROOPS

Berne, Yesterday.

A group of Ministers led by

It is interesting to note in this | Reuter. Prince von Starhemberg followed. connection that the Prague paper. Frau Dollfuss in a long black veil characterises the Insurrection as a presented a pathetic figure. The trial of strength between Dollfuss Two divisioris of troops have procession, a mile long, included and Rintelen." the latter often been despatched from the south of Ministers, members of the Diplo have been called

un- Italy to replace those in the matle Corps, troops and delega- crowned Kng of Styria" and hay- Italian Tyrol, which are 80 per tions from all parts of Austria.

ing. according to the Prague cent. German, according PRESIDENT'S 'EULOGY papers, long held the arabition of ¦ Italian, reports, -

becoming dictator.

A striking eulogy to Dr. Dollfuss was paid by President, Miklas from

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It is reported that Dollfuss left

TAKING. NO CHANCES

Rome, July 23.

Rachaustrasse. He said that Dr. a "political testament" laying down

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SILVER MARKET

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London, July 28. London'saver prices to-day were down three-sixteenths, as follow:

July 27

July 28 20:1/16 201 Forward

20.3/18 204 The London on New York cross-

5.034, rate at 2,00 p.m. to-day was compared with 5.031 at closing yesterday.

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HEAT WAVE IN NANKING

Many Cases Of Disease

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Nanking, July 29.

Seven districts near Talenan and Loolung are said to be threatened by the bandits, and Tao Shan Min. the "Inspector" General of Laun. tung. has wired to the Provincial authorities urging reinforcements. Reuter

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London's Plans For Celebrations

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London, July 11. 25th anniversary of

May the Sixth, 1935, will be the accession to the Throne, and" on the King's that day there will begin refole ings throughout the Empire.

Made A Fortune, But Gave It Away

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London, July 11,

Sir Gerald du Maurier, the fam- ous actor, who, died on April 11, is shown by his will to have died a comparatively poor man.

£18,031 gross with net personalty His estate has been proved at

£3,343.

There will be a State procession to St. Paul's

Sir Gerald made a fortune from Cathedral for a

his many Thanks-giving service.

theatrical enterprises. but was, without doubt, the most The King and Queen will drive generous-hearted man in the thea- through London-through the tre North and North-West districts pne day; through the South and South-East district another day.

Representatives of the Domin ions and Colonies and special en- voys from foreign countries will be

here.

It is proposed to hold a State banquet at Buckingham Palace at An important conference be- which the Dominion and foreign tween members of the Govern-representatives will be the guests ment and Marshal Chiang Kal of the King and Queen. Shek will be held in Kuling next There will be a gala performance weck.

Dr. F. H. Kung and Mỹ. Tại Cho Tao have been invited to attend.

No cause did he refuse to assist as much as he could; no-one who needed help appealed to, him in voin

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and ether-folk whom Sir Gerald The number of distressed stage-

was suppiting, unobtrusively, and even without the knowledge of his best friends, will never be known.

stage--he was 51 when he ded-he..... In his long association with the

must have given away thousands of pounds. It has been said- and hot without truth that to It is probable that there will be any plea for help Sir Gerald was

at Covent Garden Opera House,

a special occasion for the presen-incapable of saying "No."

that

Probate of his will, dated Aug-

Dr. W.-W. Yen, Dr. Wellington Kootation of congratulatory addresses and Mr. T. V. Soong are expected and messages to the King and to join.

Queen; and probable, too.

ust 22. 1931, has been granted to Reuter

gifts which the King and Queen, ler, the sole executrix. He left his his widow, Dame Muriel du Maur- are asked asked to receive will be interest under his mother's will to placed on view to the public. In his wife for life and all other his

The capital is again sweltering JAPANESE NAVAL aid of charity.

in a heat wave with a temperature of over 100 degrees in three days.

the past

There have been hundreds of cases of sunstroke. Typhold and malaria cases have also occurred. but so far there have been cases of cholera.. Keuter.

TIME BOMB EXPLODES

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Valencia, July 29.

A time bomb exploded at the local branch of Blemen's Schuc- kert concern, causing considerable damage-Transocean Kue Min.

KING'S SYMPATHY

POLICY

Delegate to London Appointed

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London, July 11. The Ministry of Marine formally announced on Monday the ap- pointment of Captain Yaautaro Iwashita as the Japanese delegate to the preliminary naval conversa- tions in London. He will leave for London, via Americs on July ‘12.

According to the Asahi, Captain Iwashita has been fully apprised of the Japanese disarmament pro- gramme, which he will communi- cate to Mr. Matsudaira, the Am- bassador in London, as well as advising the Ambassador on technical questions in the course of the negotiations. Tals report must be accepted with reserve. London, July 28,

since the Ministry of Marine has Sir George Clerk, British Ambas carefully refrained, in response to sador in Paris, has been command inquiries, from saying whether the ed by HM the King to call on Ma- Japanese delegaton, technical or dame. Lyautey and express His Motherwise, will be empowered to jesty's condolences on the death of Marshall Lyautey.-- British Wireless.

SWISS PROTEST

discuss more than the nature of the items for the Naval Confer- ence agenda, Other vernacular reports state that Captain. Iwashite will inform Mr. Matsudaira of the

Naval Conference." This is taken ́ to refer to the movement among naval omcers for the abolition of ratios, according to the terms of: a petlilon "which is said to have been sent to Admiral Osumi, the the Minister of Marine. The

Dollfuss has saved Austria from the principles of his polley. This The Italian Premier, Bignor Great Britain and France In such "atmosphere here regarding the losing her soul and prevented Aus- is believed in well-informed quar- Benito Mussolini, does not pro-an event.— tria from becoming a battlefield in Europe and from final extinction. In the Central European chaos Dr. Dollfuss had not only saved Austria- but the peace of Europe, and he sealed these acts with his blood." He died a martyr in the cause of Austria Heuler.

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test to Berlin regarding the Nazi Reuter coup in Vienna. He is determined.. however, to keep troops on the

Berne, July 28. frontier and to use them un- The Swiss Federal Council is Vienna, July 29. hesitatingly to defend the inde- sending a strong note to Berlin, Rintelen, the Austrian Minister to pendence of Austria against any protesting against the smuggling movement will undoubtedly be of Rome, has been formally relieved | Power interfering.

of explosives into Austria via importance in determining. Japan- It is not clear whether he still awitzerland considers it necessary to consult Reuter.

of his post.--

Heuter.

ese policy both before and at the Conference.

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