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BELGRADE MOURNS HER KING

Body Lying In State At Old Palace

(Special to "Hong Kong

Dälly Press").

(By Talagraph, Copyright, T'eio. graphic Massages" Ordinance, 1393. Received, October it. 430 p.m.)

Belgrade, Oct. 18. Black, nothing but black, meets the eye wherever one goes in the streets of Belgrade once, so gay with colour. In all streets great festoons of black draperies Boat in the breeze, and whole block of houses show facades entirely drap- ed in black. The city is already avercrowded with swarms of visi- tors who have poured in from all parts. Most of them are peasants and their carts and horses are overhung with black streamers.

This morning" 100,000 peasants from all over Yugoslavia, who flocked into here by road and tall for the lying-in-state of their hero King, fled past the monarch's body In the old palace where thirteen years ago, King Alexander's father, King Peter, alsa lay-in-state, Griel, however, effects every class of people who are recounting per- sonal acts of charity and kindness done by the late monarch. The train with the King's body arrived here at 11.30 last night from Zagreb. All along the route, paas-

had gathered to ants

watch it At the stations, pass.

the train stopped or slowed down in order that people might take leave of their King; many men were moved to tears."

The Royal family and the re- gent of the government, the priests and the generals were at the station here to meet the dead king. The coffin was covered with only King Alexander's sword. Three huge white crosses marked the car carrying the cof- fin, which the ministers, amidst breathless silence, lifted to the

cap and

MINERS ENTOMB

THEMSELVES

"Suicide" Strike

Special to "Hong Kong

Daily Press"}

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163). Received, October 16, 4-80 p.m.)

Budapest, Oct. 16.

the

An agreement is said to have been reached at a late hour last night between members of government and mine owners, on the one hand, and 2,000 miners, who have voluntarily entombed themselves in the Thoman mine

near Pecs Fuentkirchen. The striking miners who were deter- mined to hold out till the bitter end and starve rather than re- nounce their demands for better pay, appear to have carried their

point. It 28 learned that the mine owners agreed that in the l

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1934.

MONS. LAVAL'S MESSAGE

Sir John Simon Replies

London, Oct. 15. The following message has been received by St John Simion from

platform and carried to the royal M. Laval, the new French Minister waiting room. The generals then for Foreign Affairs: "It was not acted as pall beers, carrying the

until after your departure from comin to the hearse in front of the parts that I was entrusted with the station. The crowds outalde knelt direction of the foreign policy of down in slient prayer when the France and I regret keenly that tuneral procession of 100 motor was unable to meet you during cars slowly moved" to the old pa- lace. After two days of lying-in-would have been glad to tell you the few hours that you spent here. state, the dead hero-king will be put into his final resting place in the Topola Cathedral, dedicated to him by his father- Transocean Kuo Min.

LOCAL OBSERVANCE

ما

A communique issued Colonial Secretariat last states:--

by the evening

Telegraphic information has been received from the Secretary

you personally how happy I feel at being called upon to collaborate with you in the interests of the maintenance of peace. I have no doubt that Our common efforts will be assured of success if in ac- complishment of my task I can hope to enjoy the same personal confidence with which you honour-

CURRENCY MEASURES

IN CHINA

London Press Comment

vance in the price of bar silver as arbitrators who had sold against purchases in China hurriedly covered.

With the certainty that the

London, Oct. 18. The Chinese Government's mea- sures against the export of silver are given prominence in this morning's papers. The Financial News" declares that if China is off | Government will not abandon its the sliver standard no silver ex- ports from China will be made as a result of arbitrary tansactions since there can be no silver ex- port point from China. There fore future Chinese exchanges will of changes in the price of be liable to fluctuate Independent

sliver. However much the Shang- hai dollar may depreciate, its de- preciation can cause no corrective shipments of silver.

The "Financial Times” says that from the course of the market yesterday it appears that China's ed my eminent and lamented pre-verse reaction upon itself of Pre- renewed effort to check the, ad-

sident Roosevelt's sliver policy had as little effect as at first.

decessor."...

“GRAVE PROBLEMS” Sir John Simon has sent the following reply: "I thank Your

The “Times" in a leading article says that the increase of export

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purchases, informed circles here" assert that the law of steady de- mand and curtälled · supply will further enhance the price of silver, Meanwhile," Banks and bullion dealers agree that unless the price higher, exports from China would of sliver here moves substantially

be effectively checked. Moreover, even if the price continued to rise the filding basis for the equalisa- tion fee imposed by. China would operate to keep the bulk of any prodis in China.-- Reuter,

FURTHER ACTION

Shanghai, Oct. 18." A prominent Chinese banker foreshadows further silver action by the Chinese Government. He pointed out that the Governmerit

silver and did not wish to impose a burden on legitimate business,

of State for the Colonies that the Excellency most heartily for your ↑ duty will probably check the drain only desired to stop the export of

funeral of His late Majesty the King of Yugo-Slavia will take place on Thursday, the 18th Octo- ber, 1934. All Bags on Govern- ment balldags and launches will be flown at half-mast from 8 a.m. to sunset on that day.

BRITISH REPRESENTATIVES

London, Oct. 15.

reciprocate. The tragic death of

friendly message which I warmly

M. Barthou has removed a states- man with whose work for inter-

national peace I was happy to be associated, but I rejoice to, think'} that I shall find in Your Excellency another collaborator already per- sonally known to me from our pre- vious work together and with whom I trust to be associated in dealing with the grave problems of the time in a spirit which will make for world peace and will maintain In their "full effort friendly relations between our two

At the funeral of King Alexan- der at Belgrade on Thursday, the British fighting services will be represented as follows:-Nayy, countries."-- Admiral Str William Fisher; Army, General Sir Walter Braith- walte: Air Force, Vice-Marshal Joubert de La Ferte.

King George has commanded that flags shall fly at half-mast on all Government buildings in Bri- tain on the day of the funeral.- British Wireless.

AIR RACE TO AUSTRALIA

Competitors Getting Ready

London. October 16. Mildenhall aerodrome is showing i increased activity. Roscoe Turner's Boeing Transport is the Arst machine to reach Mildenhall to day. He is placing great reliance on the radio equipment which en- ables him to tune in on any station and also transmit messages, get- ting a dead accurate course.

British Wireless.

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SILVER MARKET

From Our Own Correspondent

24-7/8

25

London, Oct. 13. London Sliver prices to-day were unchanged, as follow:

-Oct: 15. Oct 18 Spot........ -24-7/8 Forward

25 London on New York cross rate at 2 p.m. to-day was 4.92-1/18 compared with 4.91-1/8 at closing yesterday.

KWANGTUNG ARMY

Exasperated By Agitation

An extraordinary assortment of compulsory iron rations are being examined by officials consisting mainly of concentrated beef

Dairen, Oct. 18.- essence, chicken la aspic, malted The staff officers of the Kwang- milk and assorted tablets. The tung Army at Changchun are ex- only competitors favouring choco asperated by the continued agita- late are those with women aboard. tion by the Kwangtung "Govern- Scott, twice holder of the Austra- ment officials and police against

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event of the miners taking Plia-England record, is relying on the reorganisation plan for the tinned lobsters if he gets maroon-Three Eastern Provinces. A state- ment has been issued condemning. route has and warning agitators to beware com-lest. drastic, action will be taken invited to against them for complete elimina-

work at once they would be given the so-called autumn rellef of 57,300 pengoes and the so-called winter relief of the same amount.

·The

mine owners in addition

A film of the

taken

and all

been

agree to refrain from reprisals. petitors will be

It is hoped that the entombed see it shown at Mildenhall town tion-

miners will agree and that the strike which would have thrown nearly five thousand miners out of work will be settled by Tuesday. Last night the situation rapidly became desperate, since the water pumps and ventilators have been

hall on Thursday. Thus they will Reuter. be able to see the minutest detail of the country over which they will be travelling. The film reveals deserts, sandstorms, jungles, mom-

CABINET DECISION

Tokyo, Get. 18.

on Chinese stock of sliver, but 10 will not be easy to prevent appre- clation of Chinese curtency con- sequent on deflation so long as the American Government pursue the present policy and speculators con- tinue to exploit the rising market. Washington

Treasury-officials, |

says the paper, are of the opinion that China's imposition of an ex- port tax on silver is the first step towards an embargo-

Reuter.

ASTUTE STRATEGY

It is possible that Chinese met- chants desiring to purchase goods from foreign countries will be 'assisted in the matter of exchange rates, he added. Reuter,

CURRENCY UNIFICATION

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Sale Agents.

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STATE FUNERAL FOR M. POINCARE

National Mourning In

France

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Press" (Copyright.]]|

Paris, Oct. 15.

Shanghai, Oct. 16. Promptly following the decision of the Nanking Government to im- pose new customs duties on allver exports, the Finance Ministry is New York, Oct. 15.

turning its efforts to the problem The imposition by China of a of unification of China's monetary Poincare was resolved at a meet- A State funeral for M. Raymond tax of 10 per cent. on silver ex-

system. ports is praised here generally as There is firm belief on the partly summoned on Monday afternoon ing of the French cabinet hurried- an astute plece of

strategy by of Onancial authorities in 'a uni- silver experts.

before the departure for Belgrade form currency throughout the

of President Lebrun to attend the The action, which curtails the

country, and they feel it is a most United States under its silver buy-pressing need in the nation's do

funeral ceremonies of King Alex under, In accordance with the mestic fe

last wishes of the dead statesman Neuter.

he will be buried in the family vault in Nubecourt after the cere mony at Notre Dame. The Cable net also decided that october 18 and 19, the days for the burial of Poincare and Alexander, to be de clared days of national mourn ing. Transocean Kun Min.

ing programme as laid down by Congress, resulted in a sharp ad-

NAPIER GOLD MEDALS FETCH £127

£7 Paid For 1648 Shilling

(Special Air Mail 'Service)'

London, Sept. 28.† Two Napier gold medals brought 4127 at Glendining's, London, jes terday. They were the field officers gold medal awarded to Sir Charles Napier for Corunna in 1809, and the medal awarded Sir George Napier for the Battle of Ciudad Rodrigo in 1812 Sir George Napier was aide-de-camp to Bir John Moore at Corunna

USE OF FUEHRER

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Berlin. Oct. 16.

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which means "Lester" which has hitherto been used freely in the third Reich by persons holding positions of authority in the Na- tionalist Socialist party or state, will henceforth be reserved ex- clusively for Hitler, according to

The designation "Fuehrer"

decree proclaimed on October. 15 by the Chief of Staff of the supreme management of the poll- tical organisation, Dr. Lew.--- Transcen-Kuo Min."

27 was paid for a 1648 Pontefract shilling. During the siege of. Pontefract Castle theyalist coiners in their baste made the .mistake of inscribing the

Charles II, 1648"-which was a death the garrison carried on their. year before Charles I was hehead coinage with the inscription ed. The castle stood out against Charles II post mortem patris the siege," and after Charles I.'s pro filio.

coin

GALE STRIKES MANILA

Great Destruction In The City And Provinces

Manila, Oct. 16.

Shipping has been badly damag-

The typhoon which hit Manila i ed. two small freighters being piled in the early hour of the morning up on the "rocks in Manila Bay. The Cabinet "at this morning's was at its worst when it struck and one inter-island boat being tains and also the exceptional session decided to proceed with 20 miles east of Manila. devastat washed up on the River Dock difficulties they may encounter. the plan for the reform of Japan- ing the entire metropolitan area. out of action since Bunday and A parade of all aircraft dssem-ese administrative organs in Man- Signal No. 7 was holsted at 4 the danger of coal gas explosion bled at Mildenhall has been churia

o'clock this morning and the ty and the entire mine being flooded arranged for Thursday.

phbon struck with full force very shortly afterwards. The entire city is flooded, the electric power and all lighting has gone, and the telephone service is irregular.

was increased hourly. The situs- tion was aggravated by the in- vasion of 900 fellow miners who forced their way into the mine to express their sympathy with' striking fellow-workers.

The

strikers are said to be thoroughly exhausted and many are in a complete state of collapse owing to prolonged fast and foul air Heartrending scenes took place in a building near the entrance where the familles of the

hunger-stalkers had assembled

Transocean Kuo Min.

Reuter.

CESAREWITCH STAKES

Probables List Corrected

licuter.

FRENCH CABINET

COMPLETE

Minister Of Justice Appointed

The adjacent provinces are com- pletely isolated Four large ships were driven by the fury of the wind on to the rocks along the Manila waterfront

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The typhoon originated in the Pacific Ocean, east of the Philip- pines, and is now sweeping out to the China SeaReuter,

TWO THOUSAND HOMELESS "Manila, Oct. 16. The centre of the typhoon was located in the Province of Bulacan, twenty miles to the north-east o Manila, where at least two thou- sand people have been rendered homeless Heavy ksres are also expected in all Provinces border- ing on the China Sea.

The loss of life cannot be esta Special to the "Hong Kong Bally done to property will amount to ed any loss of life in Manila and mated at present and the damage The police have not yet report- Press (Comright)

millions at least in Manila alone, I It is hoped that there will not be Paris, Oct. 15.) while the damage is far greater in any be any as the result of the The last remaining gap in the the provinces

actual storm, although some deaths French cabinet was filled On The storm struck and abated, from drowning are inevitable. London, Oct. 16.

Monday by the appointment of quickly and the wind is now calm probables for the Senator Lemery to the post of ing down. More detalls will be Ceaarewitch Btakes at Newmarket Minister of Justice which became available as soon as any communi- to-morrow have dropped out. vacant fast week by the resigns- | cation is restored.

According to the latest arrange- tlon of Cheron. This is the E EARLIER MESSAGE ments, d. Vatnrd rides Dejazcom-frst responsible post held by Manila is reeling under the worst ba, Thompson rides Frivolite II Lemery who belongs to the Right typhoon in years. Most of the city Major. W. A. Lovet-Fraser of the ¦ and A, Pavee rides Lenín:

Wing and who once occupled the is flooded, houses have been blown Indian Army, has been appointed Bans Espoir, Saint Renard, post of Under-Secretary to the War down and trees uprooted, all British Military Attache at Pel-Bunkawal and Labour Member are Ministry in the Clemenceau cabine transportation, and light and tele- ping.

omitted from the probables,

back in 1917

phone services have been parály. Bouter

Franenceon-Kya Min

Several

· MAJOR LOVAT-FRASER

FOR PEIPING

London, Oct. 16

Heuter.

sed:

It is impossible to check up on loss of life and camage as yet be- cause several districts within the city itself are still isolated as the result of the combination of tor- rential rains, high tides and the floods of the Pasig Byer.

The Governor's palace and the surrounding residential district 15 unides a foot of water and all fele- graphic connections in Manika have been desta

PRESS TRIBUTE [Special to the "Hong Kong Daily Pres" (Copyright.)]. -

Berlin, Oct. 16.

Poincare following that of Barthou "With the death of Raymond by a few days, an epoch of French political history comes to a close,” writes the semi-official "Diploma- tische Politische Korrespondena” In an obituary notice on the French statesman. The paper goes on. tis say that "Barthou and Poincare were direct successors of the foun ders of the Third French Republic, having entered political-life at the moment when passions raised by the fight for the principle of the Republic had died down. What BRITISH SYMPATHY Doumergue said in his funeral London, Oct. 15. oration for Barthon applies with The British Ambassador fri Paris, equal force to Poincare. His des Sir George Clerk, to-day called on tiny was formed by the events of M. Laval, the new French Foreign| 1870-1871 when he hoped for a Minister The Ambassador request chance of repairing the losses of ed him to convey messages of the Franco-Prussian war. One can and must add: he worked hard sympathy from Prime Minister, Mr. Ramsay MacDonald and the for this chance. Poincare will go Foreign Secretary, Sir John Simon, down in history as the chief pro- to Madame Poincare on the death tagonist of this idea-as a man of of her husband which occurred reparations this morning-British Wireless

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FLYING BOATS ON FAR EAST ROUTE

Washington, Oct. 15. Mr. Trippe, President of the Pan- American Airways, has announced that six flying-boats have been or dered for the trans-Pacific service to the Far East, each able to carry 32 passengers. Reuter.

O'DUFFY'S PARTY

Special to the "Hong Kong Daily

Prea" (Copyright.33

Dublin, Oct. 16. General O'Duffy announces the förmation of a political party which in the first instance will consist of supporters of the Blue- shirts movement— Transocean Kun· Min.

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