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ANNIVERSARY OF THE

ARMISTICE

Minor Incidents Occur In

*Paris

[Special to the "Hong Kong Bally

Press"

(Copyright)]

London, Nov. 11.

and at other centres of potential

disorder.

There were several minor - cidents and some arrests, but serious clashes of opposing political His Majesty the King was pre- sent at the Armistice celebration tactions were avoided by keeping the different parties separated. at the cenotaph at Whitehall for the first time since his illness five The Communists were confined in the Bastille area and the Nation- years ago and lald a wreath at the foot of the monument. The cele-alists in the Etolle quarter. bration began with an impressive two-minute silence which was observed throughout the whole of the British Empire. His Majesty was accompanied by the Queen. the Prince of Wales and the Duke of York.

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LEBRUN'S MESSAGE

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Paris, Nov. 11. Following the Armistice celebra- tions at Arc de Triomphe, Fresi- dent Lebrun addressed a message. th the War Minister, General Maurin, congratulating his on the excellent impression made by the troops who took part in the cere- mony. The President addressed similar message to the Minister of Marine, Pletry, and announced his

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A hostile crowd demonstrated outside the National Socialist leader's home. M. Herriot is blamed for the downfall of the Doumergue regime. Six were arrested.

A large crowd gathered in the evening outside M. Dövmergue's apartmerit and cheered until the deposed Premier appeared on the balcony.- Reuter

DOUMERGUE'S POPULARITY

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Press" (Copyright.)]

Paris, Nov. 12.

M. Gaston Doumergue, residing

in close proximity to the Tomb of

the Unknown Soldier, was the ob- ject of ovations by many of those who had attended the Armistice celebrations.

Several thousand members of the extreme

militant organisation, intention of remitting all punish-known as Fire-Crossers, instead of ments Incurred by soldiers and breaking up moved to the home. of Doumergue. Crowds chanted the "Marseillaise," and Colonel de la Rosque, the leader of the Fire-

sailors for minor offences.

Besides the official Armistice celebrations a number of private ones also took place, among others before the statues of Clemenceau. Joffre and Galllent, while the new monument to the patriot, Paul Deroulede was unveiled in order to replace the monument damaged by a Pacifist some time ago..

On Sunday afternoon, members of the National Front marched up the Champs Elysee to Arc de Triomphe while 5,000 members of the Paclistic Organisation and ex- servicemen demonstrated simul- taneously in the other end of the capital but no disorders occurred- Transocean Kuo Min.

Crossers delivered an address from

his motor-car. Doumergue received deputations and visitors among whom were Colonel de la Rocque

and Air Ministër Denain.

Colonel de la Rocque after leav- ing Doumergue's home told Press- men that he does not wish to utter threats but those directly or in- directly responsible for Doumergue's resignation will have to pay for it. Transocean Kuo Min.

DUBLIN INCIDENTS

London, No, IL While the Two Minutes' Silence was Leing observed by ex-Service men at the Cenotaph in Phoenix Park, Dublin, a group of youths publicly burned the Union Jack on College Green, but ran away on the arrival

PARTIES SEPARATED

Paris, Nov.-11... Armistice Day was celebrated with a review of garrison troops in Paris by the President M. Lebrun.of the police.

Shouts of "Vive Doumergue!" greeted the ministerial cars Us they drove away from the Govern- ment offices,

Subsequently, the police had tó draw their batons following at- tempts by men to snatch poppies from passers-by in the streets. Over a dozen arrests were made.-

Strong forces of police were con- cealed around the Arc de Triomphe | Reuter.

BRITAIN AND

JAPAN

Oil, Textiles And

The Alliance.

il

London, Nov. 12.

NAVAL PARITY FOR JAPAN

British Compromise Proposal

Tokyo. Nov. 12.

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1934.

AUTHORITIES DEFIED

!

Marxist Agitators

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Daily Press"). ~-

(By Telegraph, Copyright, Tele- graphic Messages Ordinance, 1594.

Beceived, November 12. 4-30 p.m.)

Vienna, Nov. 11. The Marxists who were busily advertising themselves on Sunday continued some sort of agitation in favour of the anniversary of the foundation of the Republic, the ob- servance of which has been banned by the authorities. Some distribut- ors of leaflets have been arrested.

At Perchtolsdorg. near Vienna, 2,000 Socialists held an illegal meeting on the hill. The gen- darmes who rushed to the scene were unable to cope with the sit- uation In view of the Marxists numerical strength. The Marxists succeeded in dispersing and re- turned to their homes as if nothing had happened. Only two arrests were made.

At Hernals, shots were exchanged between the police and the. Com- munists--

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BANDITS FIRE

POLICE

INFLATION OF CURRENCY

Belgian Minister's Views

BISHOPS EXILED

FROM MEXICO

Threat Of Arrest And Prosecation

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(Special to "Hong Kong,

Mexico City, Nov. 11, Daily Press")

President Rodriguez has decreed (By Telegraph, Copyright, Tela- that the Papal Legate, the Arch-

Ordinance, 1893. ↑ bishop of Flores, and the Bishop- graphic Messages

nl Juejutla must be arrested and Received, November 12. 4.30 p.m.)

Brussels, Nov. 13. brought before the Criminal The Finance Minister, Sap, one | Courts or a charge of sedition, of the most influential and should they tross 'the frontler prominent Agures in the Broque- from the United States. where ville. cabinet, in an important they are at present. having been speech delivered on the eve of a exiled from Mexico. meeting of the Belgian Parlia- ment, strongly expressed himself against the infiation of. Belgian currency as 'advocated in some quarters. Such inflation, he de- clared, would perhaps beneft cer- tain blg industrialists involved in debts but

for civil servants, workers, traders and savers, in short for an overwhelming majority of the people, indation. would be of immense disadvantage.

He termed the practice of inflation.

It is emphasised that the. Pre- sidential decision in no way inter- feres with the freedom of religious conscience, but is taken solely on the ground that the clergy cannot continue intrigues against Mexi- can law- Reuter,

MARSEILLES INCIDENT

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as foul dealing which the Belgian | [Special to the "Hong Kong Dally Government by no means wishes to commit. Sap frankly admitted that a'majority of the country is not behind the Government and

Paris, Nov. 11. The municipal authorities Marseilles have

Д caused

of

com-

memorative plaque to be placed an the spot where King Alexander and M. Barthou were assassinated.

The plaque bears the following

AT that the Government's economic and financial work of construction is lacking confidence. He, at any time, is ready to resign and sup- port any Government aiming at inscription: "Here the herole King the same goal as the present Alexander I of Yugoslavia. A Government.

He would, however friend of

the City of Marseilles. strenuously oppose any Govern- and France, and Minister for ment initiating currency manipula-Foreign Affairs M. Barthau fell on tions in the hope of thus October 9, 1934 in the cause of solving the economic dimculties-- peace and liberty.”—-- Transocean. Kuo› Min.

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Minister Hit By Stray Bullet

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(Special to the "Hong Kong Daily Press"},

graphic Messages

(Bp Telegraph, Lopyright, Tala

Ordinance. 1891- SILVER MARKET Received, November 12, 4-30 p.m.)

Moscow, Nov. 12.

(From Our Own Correspondent) The Tarkkh vice-consul, Seki

London, Nov. 12. Bey, was injured by a stray bullet

London Silver prices

were up which was fired from the pistol by one of a gang of bandits who 1-1/4, as follow:-

Nov. 10 Nov. 12 had an encounter with the police.

Spot

24 The police pursed the bandits and

25-1/4 fired at them when one of the cri- Forward......... 24-1/8 .25-3/8 minals fired back and in doing so

London on New York cross hit the Turkish vice-consul whe rate at 2.00 p.m. to-day was, unfortunately happened to pass by. 499 11/16 compared with 4.98.1/4 The Vice-consul was sent to hospi- at closing, yesterday. tal where it is reported his condi tion is not serious.

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The perpetrator himself was tex- lously wounded by the police. Un- der a bill concerning the protec tion of foreign diplomats. the death sentence will be meted out to him should he survive.

The Foreign Commissariat has apologised to the Turkish, Ambas- sador.-

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CAMPAIGN AGAINST`·

PROFITEERS

(Special to the "Hong Kong Daily Press"}

(B3 Telegraph, Copyright, Tela graphis Messages | Ordinance. 1894. Received, November- 12, 4.30 p.m.)

Berlin, Nov. 12.

In accordance with the Hitler-i Goering's decree to proceed ruth-

A joint conference of the Japan-lessly against profiteering, eighteen

bakeries at Osnabrueck

It is learned in official circles that no offer of any compromise on the oll question of Manchukuo ese Foreign and Navy Omces re- or Japan has been received. The garding the British suggestion to latest reples from Japan, which give Japan naval equality on cer- it is understood. have been com- tain conditions is still progressing. municated to the United States So far no decision has been Netherlands Governments, reached, but the opinion is held are described as completely un-in oficial circles that it may not satisfactory and failing to meet be wise for Japan to reject the the requirements of the of com- plan ""although It is rather vague panies.

and requires elucidation before ac- tion is taken" officially. Router...

and

It is also denied that there has been any resumption of the textile conversations.

Any rumours that the renewal of an Anglo Japanese allance is under discussion are not considered worthy of comment.- Reitter.

FRANCO-LITHUANIAN TRADE

NAVAL ADVISER TO CHINA

Capt. Morse Sailing By The Nalders

London, Nov. 12. Captain J. A. V. Morse, who has been appointed as Naval Adviser to the Chinese Government to Teletrain Chinese cadets, is proceed- ing to China by the P. and O. Naldera on November 23.

(Special to "Hong Kong

Daily Press"). (By Telegraph, Copyright, graphic Messager Ordinance; 1824

Received, November 11.7.30 p.m.)'

Paris, Nov. 11, The Franco-Lithuanian trade ne- gotiations which were started here have for their object the increase fri volume of Lithuanian exporta to France. The Lithuanians in re- turn pledged to place their orders in France. A Belgian-Franco trade pact has been signed regulating: the exchange of agricultural pro- ducts between the two countries In Anancial circles this pact is

He will be accompanied by his wife and they will reside in Nazi- king.-- --Reuter.

CHINESE OFFICIAL IN LONDON

London, Nov. 12. Mr. Yu Fel Pung, Chinese Vice- taken as a good omen for Franco-Minister of Communications, is due Belgian negotiations, conducted on in London from Paris on Novem- the basis of recommendations of ber 14 He is studying military and the "gold bloc countries. -Tranisteap Kue Min,

civil transportation-

Reuter.

and a

FRANCO - LATVIAN PARLEY

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EMERGENCY DECREE

[Special to the "Hong Kong Daily Press" (Copyright.)1

Riga, Nov. 11. The Cabinet has decided to pro- long for a period of six months- til May 15 next year-the state of emergency decreed in the interests of public order and security on May 16 last year when the parliamentary system was superseded by the Authoritarian regime.-

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MARCONI HONOURED

Riga, Nov. 11.

[Special to the "Hong Kong Dally The direct negotiations with

Press" (Copyright,11 France concerning economic ac-

London, Nov. 11 cord for the purpose of adjusting

The famous Izallari inventor, the trade balance and concerning Marconi has been elected rector pacts for compensation have of Bt. Andrew's University. Scot broken down, according to a semi-land. in succession to the South oficial statement. Negotiations African ex-Premier, General

with that end in view are now to

Bmuts

conducted along diplomatic Transocean Kuo Min, be channels. The Latvian delegation has returned here- Transocean Kuo Min.

ESCAPE FROM PRISON

(Special to "Hong Kong

Dally Press"} 1 (B Telegraph, Copyright, Tela

score of others at Frankfurt have ¦ graphic Messages Ordinance, 1804. been closed down by the police. The Received, November 12, 4.30 p.m.) police made a surprise raid and as-

Reval, Nov. 12. certained that the bakeries were The leader of the Esthontan 11- swindling people by selling under-berators, Sirk, who has been under weight bread,

arrest since, March 12 this year. It is hoped that the swift action has escaped from prison.-- of the police will be a lesson to Transocean. Kuo Min. others Transocean Kuo Min.

TEA QUOTA CUTS

Increased Exports To

Russia Sought "

London, Nov. 11. The "Financial Times" Amster- dam correspondent learns that the Dutch tea planters are reported in favour of a 'cut to 80 per cent, of the present production quota, but It is now anticipated that the In-

LATVIAN DENIAL

[Special to the "Hong Kong Daily Press" (Copyright.)2

Riga, Nov. 11. certain Contradicting

reports current abroad, it is semi-omcially declared that the Latvian Presid- ent does not contemplate for the time being to pay a State visit to Lithuania. It is said that no ne gotiations have taken place on this Bubject.-- Transocean Kuo`Min

GIGANTIC SWINDLE IN

FRANCE

Success Due To Official Connivance

ternational Committee will prob- (Special to the Hong Kong Dans ably introduce a 821 per cent.-

Prom" (Copyright)]='|| quota, which is believed to be the

.Paris, Nov. 11. result of a combination Intended While the papers are stili full of to increase the exports of tea to the scandal connected with The Russia. The move will have & Societe Specialle Financiere" in strengthening influence on the tea which Fra. 200,000,000 are said to market.-- Reuter

BRITISH MINISTER'S

TOUR

Nanking, Nov. 12. Bir Alexander Cadogan, British Minister, sailed for South China to-day aboard HMS. Falmouth-

·Reuter,

frauded the authorities of large sums. The frauds are said to have been practised by means of faked accounts concerning supplies of material as well as the delivery of material of inferior quality, and could only succeed thanks to the have been lost, the discovery of a connivance of the numerous off- new gigantic swindle, believed to elals who were entrusted with the have cost the State more than Frs. duty of supervision. These officials 120,000,000, la reported in the city have received big bribes from the of Rouen. For the past ten years arma concerned, some of them get- extensive, works have been carried ting from two to three hundred out for the widening of Port Rouen thousand francs every year, The and the estuary river Seine, to an-swindle was said to have been re- ance which, credita amounting to vealed by an employee whom one, several thousand million france of the incriminated Arms dismiss- have been granted. It now appears ed. A number of arrests are that some firms, engaged in the expected to take place shortly work had for many years past de- Transocean Kuo Min.

STEADY TONE OF THE FRANC

Largely Due To Heavy U.S. Intervention

London, Nov. 12. Despite a record gold cover, re- peated ministerial declarations of the ability and determination" of Belgium to remain on the gold standard and denial of the rumoured loan by the Federal Reserve Bank, market circles here continue to view the future of Belga with apprehension and ner- vousness.

Anxiety concerning the franc has died down as the new French Premier, M. Flandin is believed to be a sound Anancier, At the same time the recent steadiness of " the franc is largely attributable to: heavy intervention by the Ameri-" can Exchange Fund and according to the "Financial News" this is explained by the fact that America: regards itself now as the centre of a gold group.

The three months rate being Afty five centimes discount, buyers are most reluctant, while bear speculation is rapidly increasing | may be which is revealed in forward rates spot is controlled by the Beigian authorities.

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DEATH THREAT IN AUSTRIA

The paper suggests that the support accorded to gold currencies a" preventive measure

0: the.. against further extension sterling area.-- Reuter.

CELEBRATIONS IN POLAND

Chancellery Guards Independence Day

Reinforced

Vienna, Nov. 11.

[Special to the "Hong Kong Daily

Press" (Copyright.)]. ⇓

Warsaw, Nov. 11.

A death threat against Herr." On the occasion of the Polish Schuschnigg, the Austrian Chan- Independence Day, commemorated cellor, was found posted up on the on Sunday on a grand scäle, the walls in the workers quarter of Foreign Minister, Beck, was de: corated with the Grand Cross of the city, last night.

Circulars were also found else- the Order of "Palonia Restituta ". where threatening a revolution to The well-known painter. Professor.

likewise, 'received establish a dictatorship of the Wyczolkovski,

this high distinction. proletariat.

The authorities

The celebrations commemorating taking are

Polish Independence Day elaborate precautions. They have the strongly reinforced the guards at started last night with a gigantie the Chancellery

and the police torchlight procession and were headquarters, while regular ma- continued to-day. The papers chine-gun detachments have taken paid a tribute to Pilsudski, to up positions covering the broad. whom homage was paid at the celebrations, by declaring him a casting station-

soldier of great genius who had Reuter.

led Poland to freedoman Transocean Kue Min.

ELGAR'S LETTERS TO BOY VIOLINIST

(Special Air Mail Service).

London, Oct. 26... "The World of Music," a remark- able series of letters addressed by the late Sir Edward Elgar to the boy violinist, Yehudi Manubin, has been published.

The great composer felt for the youthful virtuoso both admiration and affection, and he expresses himself in these letters in the frankest and most intimate way.

One remarkable letter is address ed to the violinist's father, who on his son's behalf had invited Bir Edward to conduct his violin con- certo for the lad in Paris. With touching reluctance the great com- poser hesitates, lest it be a risk for Yehudi's immense fame and position to be associated with me" -his reason being that the Paris public "do not believe in English, musicians.

FIFTY-FIFTY

"EMERGENCY"

TAX IN JAPAN

Levy To Cover

Deficit

Tokyo, November 4. The Finance Ministry has reach ed a formal decision to impose the tax to new "emergency profit" cover the 7,600,000,000 deficit - in next fiscal year's budget.

The decision was reached this morning, when the officials of the Finance Minister held, a meeting, despite the fact that it was a Sunday.

Premier Keisuke Okada was immediately informed of the decision. The new tax bas a pre- cedent in the special tax on profits Eccllected in 1932.

GERMAN POET'S WORKS

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(Special Air Mall Service)

London, Oct. 26.

Athens, Nov. 11. It's really extraordinary how The Greek Press seizes the oc- many theatre stars are able to re-casion of the 175th anniversary veal Scottish parents or ancestry' of the birth of the German poet, when they come among us. Diana Friedrich von Schiller, to print a Wynyard is our istest acquisition, | number of commémorative articles. for she was telling her audience at The Greek National Theatre will the King's the other night that she in the near future, stage Schiller's is fifty per cent. Scottish by blood. famous play "Don Carlos."— It's a pity about the other fifty!. Transocean Xuo Min.

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drink delicious

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