1934-09-08 — Page 9

RUSSIA'S ADMITTANCE TO THE LEAGUE

M. Barthou Engaged In Discussions

(Special to "Hong Kong

Dally Press")

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(By Telegraph," Copyright, Talo graphie Maurages Ordinance. Received, September 7, 4.30 p.m.).

Geneva, Sept. 7. The French Foreign Minister. M. Barthou arriving here from Paris is expected to have a busy day to-day. He at once entered into discussions that had "far their aubject Russia admittance to the League, and grant of a per- manent

the Council. Barthou will lunch with the Secretary-General of the League, M. Avenol, and will see M. Benes and the Polish Foreign Minister, Beck. Barthout will also interview the Swiss

Federal Councillor. Motta

seat

on

the Swiss police at Geneva threa- tening that the French celega tion would leave Geneva at once In the event of demonstrations ac- curring.-

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COUNCIL MEETING

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1934.

SAAR VOTING OUTCOME

French Uneasiness About Coal Mines

[Special to the “Hong Kong Dally Press" (Copyright.)]

Berlin, Sept. 6.

With the publication-of-the-fulf text of the Baar memorandum a-

proved by the French Cabinet an Friday and since then sent to the League of Nations, the possibility arises in the Reich taking up de- finite official "attitude,

ITALIAN AND FRENCH UNDERSTANDING

Reports Cause Excitement In Europe

"Londen, Sept. 7, ; ↑ Riviera as Italliah Irredenta has. Despite Paris and Rome denials, latterly shown a welcome decline European chancelleries are agog attributable to the astuteness of with excitement over reports of M. Barthou and Signor Musso- an Italian-French, rapprochement lini's realisation of Nazi aspira- which is capable of forming a tions towards Austria as potenti- most powerful political combina-

ally very dangerous to Italy tion In Europe.

It is expected in reliable circles that M. Barthou and Signor Mussolini will meet next month to discuss a common policy towards dermany, also a joint attitude to- the Naval Conference, while an attempt will be made to reach a settlement 'on” the thorny

wards

It is believed that a Franco- Italian naval understanding has been already partly reached, per- mitting France to reduce her naval forces on the Mediterranean and

transferring warships Channel ports, particularly Cher- bourg, which is, modernising.

in

The semi-official "Diplomatisch Geneva, Sept. 7. Politische Korrespondenz" states Russia's application for mem-that the memorandum by France bership to the League of Nations was of a purely academic nature, will be the main topic of discus- and under these circumstances. it alon at the opening of the autumn is felt that the League of Nations

is unlikely to engage itself at the session of the League Council, M. Benes presiding...

delicate controversial questions es- Although Argentina and Swit-pecially such deliberations would topic of the position" of Italian An eventual Franco-Italan zerland are at present opposed to have to be preceded by the deter-immigrants in the French African agreement is necessarily likely to Russia's membership. It is hoped mination of the League of Nations' | colonies.

be referred to the Little Entente that as a result of judiefous nego-competency as laid down by the The Franco-Italian 11-feeling with a view

to allaying their tlations the Council's vote for ad- Treaty of Versatiles The French over the the African colonies, political and economic susceptibi- mission will be unanimous.

memorandum, however, clearly in- naval jealousies and the faint litles. Switzerland's

Efforts are also being made to dicates that the French Govern: tendency to regard the French | Reuter, matter of Russia's entry is deep- avold a direct vote in the Assemb-ment counts only on one possiblë ly deplored in French circles ly meeting next week as it is result of the plebiscite, namely the while од the other hand the hoped that Argentina and Swit-return of the Saar to Germany. Swiss Right Wing

are zerland will record their dissent The question of repurchase of the circles chagrined at France's attitude in by abstention.

coal mines by Germany seems to backing up Soviet Russia. Geneva League circles are trusting that cause-the French Government cer- police headquarters, however, deny Russia's admission may induce tain uneasiness but the Treaty of the rumours current last night Japan to reconsider her with Versailles contains nothing that that the presence of the French drawal 83 Russia's admission would permit the settlement of the delegation here would give rise to would prove a tremendous streng-question of ownership of the coal dmonstrations on the part of Swissthening of Soviet negotiations in mines to delay the return of the nationalists. It will be recalled all international questions, especi- | Saar territory to the sovereignty that M. Barthou, prior to his de-ally Far Eastern affairs.—

of the Reich, parture" for here. sent a letter to i Reuter.

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attitude in the

LEAGUE SEAT CONTEST

Chances of China Against Turkey

Geneva, Sept. 6.

BRITISH TRAIN

SMASH

Three Persons Killed

JAPAN'S NAVAL

POLICY

Fully Approved by Cabinet

London, Stpt. 6.

AD engine-driver, & fireman

CANCER GERM THEORIES

Doctors At Cross Purposes

(Special to "Hong Kong

Daily Press")

GREETINGS TO ZIMMERMANN

Germany's Colonial Commander

(Special to "Hong Kong Daily Press")

(By Telegraph, Copyright, Trio. (By Telegraph, Copyright, Teto graphic Messages Ordinance, 1894. | traphic Messages Ordinance, 169 Received, September 7, 4-30 p.m.)

Received, September 7, 4.30 p.m.}

Berlin, Sept. 1. Reminiscences of her colonies

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Berlin, Sept 7.

colonial commander in

DRY GINT

LONDO

if it's

Gordon's

GIN

you know what you're drinking

NO COLOURING MATTER

NO INJURIOUS INGREDIENTS

WHITEST

PUREST

BEST

The Largest Gin Distillers in the World

THE WORLD ECONOMIC

CRISIS

Causes And Remedies

London, Sept. 7. · ·

The debate on cancer bacillus aroused by Dr. von Brehmers were once more called forth in sensational announcement to the the minds of the German" people effect that cancer

germs have by the announcement that Gen-

part of the present capital. not Mr. J. B. A. Kessler, well-known; available for trade and industry. been discovered by him. is con-eral Zimmermann, last comman- tinuing.

der of Germany's one-time colon-oil magnate, in a series of articles but reserved for high faxation In reponse, to 'Professor Heub-al force at Cameroon, is cele-in the Times" entitled "Forged everywhere for payment of gay- Money," attributes the world ernmental debts suggests a large ner's assertion publicly contest-brating his seventieth birthday

economic crisis to mishandling of debit entry in capitalista, balances ing Brehmer's theory the latter to-day. Friday. Tokyo, Sept. 7.

Adolf Hitler has conveyed his machinery regulating credit and sheets as their share of the sends a statement to the Press The question of the re-election and a passenger were killed and

The Japanese Cabinet has an entirely adhering to the results of heartfelt congratulations to the when credit and consumption was of the credit system bound to monetary exchange since the war nation's Indebtedness. The cure of China to the Council of the over 40 people were injured in a animously approved the naval

his researches. Brehmer adds veteran League is seriously concerning collision between two London, policy which is understood to con- friends of China who would" Uke | Midland

Railway tain definite proposals to be made that he at all times it ready to gratitude and appreciation of his but on unproduction, Le, war be gradual, involving a continua

economically tion of unemployment and, under- demonstrate the results of his patriotic services and in particular valueless production, ie, arma consumption. Therefore the pro talks and at the London naval which involve the abolition of the researches to the scientists—

cess must necessarily be interrup naval ratio formula and medi-Transocean Kus Min.

matming ed by public works whenever fication or replacement

social needs are very urgent. Washington Naval Treaty.

The Premier, Adiniral Okada told newspapermen that the Nation should have full confidence the Government regarding naval affairs-Reuter,"

and Scottish

to see her remain on the Counell trains at Edlington Junction, two owing to the strength of the can- miles from St, Enoch, to-day. didature of Turkey, able to claim Both trains were completely. powerful support.

wrecked, most of the coaches being telescoped and smashed to smithereens.

In the event of a straight fight between China and Turkey there is little doubt that China would easily get the majority of votes, but before China can put forward her candidature she must obtain a two-thirds majority vote in the Assembly agreeing to her re- eligibility and it should not we very difficult for the Turkish op- position, if it is pressed, to secure one third of the votes against China,

If China secures a vote of re- eligibility, she will certainly also "get a majorty of votes for her re- election, but if China, is eliminat. ed. Turkey's chances of election will be very real- Beuter.

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MARSEILLES HOLD UP

Daring Incident In Daylight

(Special to "Hong Kong

Dally Press").

and

Ambulances rushed to the spot, and the vic- doctors were

tims were extricated from the debris only with, the greatest difficulty-Reuter,

SUBMARINE DESIGN

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Given to Japan by Britain

of the

BALLOON IN FLAMES

Before Ascent To The Stratosphere

[Special to the "Hong Kong Bally Press" (Copyright.)]

Moscow, Sept. 8. The famous

Russian strato- sphere balloon **USSR which startled the world in September last by shattering Professor Plɛ- card's record, went up in flames Thursday in thirty seconds on when the hydrogen being pumped into the huge gasbag suddenly caught fire. The cause of this is still unknown.

SILVER MARKET

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(From Our Own Correspondent)

London, Sept. 7. London Silver prices to-day were unchanged from yesterday, follow:-

Spot

Sept. 6 Sept. 7 21-13/16 21-13/18 Forward.....21-7/8 21-7/8 London on New York cross rate at 2.00 p.m. to-day was 499-7/16 compared with 4.99-3/4 at closing yesterday.

indemnities

OF

his excellent performances as commander of the colonial forcements, which resulted in "forged

credit and in Cameroon.

general mistrust.

General Zimmermann Ives at Hanau-" Transocean. Kuo Min.

SOVIET DEBT TO U.S.

America Refuses Loan Demand

Washington, Sept. 7. The deadlock in the Soviet debt negotiations reported by Reuter last evening 15 authoritatively learned to be due to the Soviet

PORTSMOUTH TO demanding a further loan for set-

KARACHI

Forty-Eight-Hour Project

London, Sept. 7.

tling outstanding claims.

President Roosevelt is reported to be agreeable to provide credit facilities for American Arms wish- ing to do business with the Soviet, but refused the demand for a loan of one hundred million dollars.

money,

Mr. Kessler suggests the follow- ing remedies: firstly, "the intro- duction of sound money neces- sitating the realisation that honest consuming power is only created by seful production and not by increasing the cost price and, reducing produe, sm. A large

SIR FRANCIS MAZE

Gives His Views On China

London, Sept. 7. Sir Frederick Maze, Inspector- General of Chirjese Maritime Customs, is leaving for Ching to

Morrow,

Secondly, the gold content of. standard coinages must be re- duced.

Thirdly, silver as a measure of value for the third world's, popu-. lation must return to its own

Reuter.

RADIO STATION IN USE

New Installation at Droitwich

London, Sept. 6. The British Broadcasting Cor poration's transmitting station at Droitwich was brought into "com=" mission o-day.

Interviewed by Reuter, he de-

Its long-wave transmitter which clined to discuss, political condi-

will replace Daventry SXX 18, 66- The Soviet desired the loan for tions in China, but he was glad signed for a power of 150 kilowatts 20 to 25 years and Instead of in- to arm that despite the world in its aerial which is at least three terest at the rate of five or six per silver, the trade and revenue poly built by the B. B. G. The perish, depression and fluctuations in

times that of any station previous-

cent, it is reported that they

Washington, Sept. 6. Evidence that the British Gov- ernment gave Japan the designs for the "K" type of aubmarine was given before the Senate Committee of Enquiry into the armaments industry.

Letters written by Mr. Carse, the President of the Electric Boat Company, to Mr. Spears, the Vice-President of the firm were read In this connection. In one of them, Carse-sald:

"It seems

tion remained satisfactory, al- After strenuous preparations in as though Vickers

A non-stop flight from Ports- affered to pay 10 to 12 per cent, though he was aware that lately have double-crossed us in Japan.

the last three weeks, the strato-mouth to Karachi in 48 hours, the difference to be used to pay there had been decrease in in not having

spherists were engaged in inflating with retuelling in mid-air, is proof the American claims. the .contract executed by Mitsubishi which I the balloon prior to taking off jected on September 21 by Sir Reuter.

Cobham and attempt Alan

Squadron- sent them in 1016 and which pro- for the second vided for a royalty of ten per when the accident occurred. The Leader Oelmore, one of the lead- scientists and mechanics escaped ing technical experts of the R. A "I know that they have given uninjured

F., according to the "Daily Mail" The USSR's" altitude record you the explanation that the Ezi-

the outcome...... of The flight is tish Government had given the had already been beaten by the two years experimental work in plans of the "K" boats to Japan second Russian balloon "Strato the possibilities, of refuelling com and that therefore Mitsubishi did etat" which last January rose over mercial aircraft on long trans- not think it necessary to proceed 22.000 metres and then crashed continental journeys. with our contract."- Reuter.

(By - Telegraph, Copyright, Falte cent. of the gross price.. praphic Messages Ordinance, 1804. Received, September 7, 7.80 p.m.)

Paris, Sept. 7.

A daring robbery occurred la broad daylight in Marseilles to

day.

A bank messanger was making his rounds on a motor cycle when he collided with car near the seaside resort of 'Boussel Lespins and was thrown to the ground. When he got up, the messenger was surprised to find himself con- fronted with the barrels of two revolvers. The men from the car. then compelled him to hand over his satchel which contained 20,000 france After getting this, the men put a sack over his head, bound his arrag and drove away, They have not yet been arrest ed. Transocean Kuo Min.

“SHANGHAI POSTAL

EMPLOYEES

Attitude

Go Slow

Dropped

great

to earth and complete destruc- The airman will use an ordin- tion, presumably as the result of ice formations, all the occupants being killed

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DOUBLE SHIFT

Shanghal, Sept. 7.

DUTCH TIN MERGER

Proposal of Great Importance

The Hague Sept. 6,

By order of the Dutch Premier,

importa

He added that the position as regards traffic and revenues and also as regards the development of "communications. 越 China generally, continued to show pro- gressive improvement

OFFICE APPLIANCE EXHIBITION

(Special to "Hong Kong Daily Fress").

supported on masts 700 feet high.. are the highest built by B. B, G

It is hoped that Droitwich wit five satisfactory service under the average atmospheric conditions to nearly the whole of the Telea but it is difficult to the exact performance of until it has been in regul tion for a year and all atmospheric conditions have been encountered.

station

pera

During the next four weeks the new Droitwich and/or Daventry stations will take turns in radiat ing programmes of a 1,500 metres wave to accustom listeners to the new station's much stronter

(By Telagraph, Copyright, Tela sigh

Shanghai, Sept, 7 The postal employees are work- R. A. E troop carriers have been the way for the amalgamation of

ary six-seater commercial mono- plane, with a maximum speed of 155 mph, which will be supplied with an extra hundred gallons of petrol from a tanker plane while circling over Portsmouth. Asim lar feeding operation will take Dr. H. Colijn, the Government of graphic Lenager Ordinance, 1884- British Wirdett place at Malta and then at the Dutch East Indies has ap-Received, Neptember 7, 7.30 p.m. Alexandria and Basra, where pointed a committee to prepare

Berlin, Sept. 3 What is said to be the world's larrest inte

= ap- for the: présent was opened 10- mor pliance exh

250 exhibi bition chi

riin. the practical and econom

once ap

The postal employees who have teen "going slow for two days because of internal grievances have decided to resume full service

t-morrow morning Reuter,

petrol oil and food, al

ing double shift to clear the mails adapted to tankers to provide the Billiton Mining Company, of following suspension of the "ge slow movement which began on Wednesday following diferentes with the Ministry of Commumica-

tion Reuter

The Hague, and the Government Banka-Tin Workz

pakete W dasg on the The proposal is regarded sA DI great importance for the world, tin ground

This is the fighth oxhibitiori:

Find held reari ibut the first

Bir Alan Cobham says that air falling enables a machine to fly with a 25 per cent, greater load than with which it could leave pos the ground-Beuter.

Reuter