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AMERICAN CREDITS

TO BELGIUM

To Keep The Gold Bloc Intact

abandonment

New York, Nov. 18.

of gold, the gold Actording to the "New York bloc's determination to adhere to Times," the Federal Reserve Banks

gold remains unshaken, avoiding have extended to Belgium credit at all costs the dangers of infla of $25,000,000 in an effort toj tlun. prevent the gold bloc countries

An impasse has been reached, being forced to abandon the gold

as the gold bloc is unwilling to standard. The operation consist-

readjust its currency parities until ed in advancing credit on Belgian It is certain that the whole world gold en route to the United States is prepared for re-stabilisation, and and was intended to relieve the while France remains on pressing demand for dollar ex-gold standard there is no necessity change due to Belgian capital for Great Britain to contemplate fleeing to the United States.

It an early return to the gold stand- was represented that Belgium was unable to wait for about six days

required. for the necessary gold to reach the United States..

ard.

A free

There is a physical and moral limit to defintion, the johrnal con- tinues, and it has been very near- ly. If not completely, reached by the gold bloc.

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1934.

FRENCH VISIT TO GENEVA

Difficult Part As Mediator

(Special to "Hong Kong Daily Press")

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(B9 Telegraph, Copyright, Tries yraphic ! Messager Ordinance, 1974. Received. November 18. 7.30 p.m.)

Paris. Nov, 18. According to press views here, the Saar question and the Yugo- slavlan demand for investigation on international terrorism w form the chief theme occupying the attention of the French de legates at Geneva. "Liberte" writes that one must not attempt to disguise, the fact that Yugo- slavia's action might easily result in the appearance of two systems and two groups, papiely, a group of the non-revisionist states which take up the attitude of the ac- eusers and a group of revisionists in difficult and almost untenable position of defendants

Italy has

DISAGREEMENT IN

THE SAAR

Forthcoming Trial For Slander

(Special to the "Hong Kong Daily Press").

(By Telegraph.. Copyright, Tele-

Ordinance, graphic Messages

1894. Received, November 17, 440 p.m.).

Baarbruecken: Nov, 17.

For publishing an' unfounded ze- port that the National-Socialists are planning to assassinate Knox, president of the Saar Governing Common; Hemsley, chlet ins-, Saarbruecken, Nov. 17. pector of the Saar Police, Miss The step taken by President Sarah Wambaught. an American Knox of the Saar Governing Com-member for the Plebiscite Com- mission in requesting the Supreme mittee, as well as other promin Plebiscite Court to institute, crim- ent police officials and leaders of Inal proceedings for alander the separatist organisation.__term- "against the signatories of the ed liberty front, with the object memorandum tecently published of bringing about the occupation by the German Front, appears to of the territory by French troops. be leaving the Saar Press unper- and which is calculated to in- turbed with most papers taking fluence the inhabitants of the Snar the view that the forthcoming in favour of voting the return of trial-which is expected, to begin the territory to Germany, the Gov- in about a fortnight-f's offering aerning Commission has forbidden" The article concludes that weak-long supported Hungary's demand airing various

welcome opportunity of publicly the sale of the Vienna newspaper

matters which ness is inherent in gold countries.

"Reichspost" as well as the emi- and has never ceased to maintain should be cleared up in the inter- grant paper "Pariser Tageblatt" le. the budgetary position. In-intimate feeling with Budapest.est bi German Voters.

for a fortnight in the Saar,—— creasing unemployment, every Hence the Geneva "negotiations

Transocean Kuò 'Min. growing difficulties of export trade,

certain to be particularly London, Nov. 17. and all maladjustments resulting difficult. France will have an Despite repeated confident pro-

from currencies over-valued be- exceedingly important but very phesies of its imminent disinte-yond the reach of internal defla- dificult part to play, not as an gration, the gold bloc still stands, tion render their position anten- umpire but as a mediator between declares "The Statist" in its able on the long-term ylew, and it Rome and Belgrade ternational Banking number, but can only be hoped that before the Transocean Xuo Min. points out that the American strain becomes too great other monetary policy has played an ap-countries will have moved preciable part in consolidating its | dclently position owing to recent American support of gold currencies.

The "New York Times” adds that President Roosevelt is lifting the embargo on capital export and also inter.ds to ease the pressure against the gold bloc.— Reuter.

* STATIST" COMMENT

Despite the examples of Estonia and Czechoslovakia, whose trade immediately Improved after the

BANQUET AT ROME

Austrian Visitors Honoured

(Special to "Hong Kong

Daily Press")

By Talegraph, Copyright, Tela graphic Messagez Ordinance, 1393.

Received, November 18, 730 p.m.)

suf-

towards re-stabllisation

to allow devaluation which will then be a conscious step to part of ¤ general readjustment of mone- tary parities throughout the world. -Reuter.

GRAN CHACOTM WAR

Smashing" Defeat For Bolivians

Geneva, Nov., 17. Simultaneously with the. an- nouncement that the League Com- mission for the settlement of the Gran Chaco dispute sat until Rome, Nov. 18. early this morning on an uncom Schuschnigg and Berger-Wal-pleted task and is resuming work denegg lald wreaths at the grave later. to-day. 'came

ofncial of the Unknown Soldier en Satur- claim of а big victory" from day. The afternoon was passed Asuncion, by the guests at the sea coast and they afterwards visited excava- tions of ancient Ostia..

A banquet took place in the evening at Hotel Excelsior when Mussolini, the ministers and a large number of distinguished officials attended amid brilliant

display of hospitality, paid to the

Austrian guests of honour.

The Paraguayan Defence Minis- try announces that several Boli- vian regiments have been de- cimated, and the Chief of Staf and 7,000 men taken prisoners.- ARGENTINE PRECAUTIONS

Buenos Aires, Nov. 17, Several Argentine regiments are

are

M. LAVAL'S MOVEMENTS

The "Saarbruecken Zeitung" writes "The trial is likely to "be- come a most interesting chapter in the history of the Saar plebis- cite and the signatories of the memorandum will be only too glad to name their witnesses. The mere. fact that the champions of the

must cause

face. the Courts in the role of accused is sufficiently characteristic of the League regime in the Saar."

German Paris, Nov. 18. Although the Saar Committee of Three have not finished their labours at Rome and the Saar question can hardly come up for discussion at the League of Nations Council before the week" end, M. Laval has decided to proceed to Geneva on Monday so as to attend the opening ceremony because on this occasion homage will be paid to the memory of the late King Alexander. ML Laval

will

to

to Saar

then

Paris return to partake in the Chamber Debate on Tuesday, afterwards going Geneva again "when" the questions are discussed.— Transocean Kuo Min.

SILVER MARKET. ·

(From Our Own Correspondent)

London, Nov. 17. London Silver prices to-day were down 1/18. as follow:-

Nov. 16 Nov. 17 Spot

.24-5/8. 24-9/16 Forward ....24-3/4 24-11/16 London on New York Cross rate

at closing to-day was 409-1/16 compared with 4.99-3/8 at closing yesterday.

It is stated that Knox took ex ception to the passage in the memorandum which "charges him with partiality by permitting "doubtful political elements com- monly called emigrants to invade the Saar territory to interfere with the Saar population's preparations for the plebiscite."

The latest development in the struggle between the Governing Commission and the German Front is a decree issized by the Commission compelling all news- papers in the Saar territory to publish the memorandum recently submitted by the Commission to the League of Nations concerning the alleged coercive activities of the German Front. Since the memorandum Alls 26 pages they may publish the text in two instal- ments.- Trunsocean Kuo Min

MANILA TYPHOON

DEATHS

reported to have been ordered to JEWISH EMIGRANTS FROM vastating the Philippines in the

the frontier where, following the capture of Fört Ballivian by the

There is complete silence about Saturday's talk with Mussolial at Paraguayans, many Bolivian con- Palazzo Venezia which is still tingents are said to be entering

being maintained. Mussolini has Argentine territory.- convened a cablaet meeting for Reuter. Monday morning after which

talks with Schuschnigg and party

will be resumed.

Transocean Kuo Min.

PENSION TO MADAME DOLLFUSS

Reported Demand Of A Lump Sum

ANGLO-AMERICAN NAVAL TALKS

London. Nov, 18. Should Japan denounce the Washington Treaty, it is under- stood that, Britain and the United States will continue their talks on

POLAND

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(Special to "Hong Kong Daily Press")

(B) Telegraph, Copyright, Teča graphic Messages Urdinance. 1891 Beceired, November 18. 780 p.m.)

Paris, Nov. 18.

The newspapers here carry a story about a British steamer named "Velos" which has just arrived from Piraeus with 318 Polish Jews on board who took passage three months ago Varna on the Black Sea intending to land at Palestine.

a bilateral basis in order to pre-❘ destination permission pare the ground for a new treaty involving multilateral agreements. The British arid, American dele- gates have already discussed the position which would arise if the tripartite talks fall, and the sug- gestions made by these countries will be discussed by all naval

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Mediter.

Manila, Nov. 18. Over 200 persons are reported to be dead in the latest typhoon, a' of which has been de- series

past fortnight.

It is stated that 30, persons perished at various points in Luzon Island, and 200 at Muabon where a large village is situated in a deep ravine which was ap- parently overwhelmed by the foods.-Reuter.

AIR RACE PROTEST-

DISMISSED

Melbourne, Nov. 17. Squadron-Leader Stodart's pro- At the test

against the timing in the land England-Melbourne air race has was refused.. Since then the been dismissed. "Velos" has steamed from port He complained that he lost to port. in the Eastern

nearly 24 minutes wading through ranean trying to land the passen-mud to the checking point at Alor gers but without success. On Star" arid also that oficials Monday the would-be emigrants miscalculated the time of 1213 will

another conveyed by

"departure to Singapore.→→ steamer to Varna whence they Reuter. Some astonishment was caused | Powers at next year's Conference, will be taken back to Poland. in diplomatic circles here by the which, it is then hoped, will result-Transocean Kuo Min. report. stated

have good in a general treaty, in which it authority, that Madame Dollfuse will be possible for Japan to join wife of the late Chancellor, has at any time.~.

(Special to "Hong Kong Daily Press") (49 Telagraph, Oopyright, Tata graphic Messages Ordinance, 1893. Received, November 18. 4-0 .34.)

Vienna, Nov. 17.

to

petitioned to the Austrian Govern- | Reuter.

ment for immediate payment of

a lump sum instead of the life-

long pension already granted her, and at the same time asked per- mission to transfer the sum to the clearing account of the - Itailan Government. This rumour · BP- pears to be substantiated by the report that Madame Dollfuss has already despatched her furniture to Italy where, it is sold, she intends acquiring a small estate should, the alleged betition be granted. Transocean Ku Min.

WORLD WALK

Young Chinese Feat

Fan Teh-ming, a young Chinese, is reported by, the Shampao to Have passed through no fewer than 29 countries од a walking tour which started from Shanghal four-

years ago.

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Pan was at arst accompanied by several companions, but the latter abandoned the trip when they reached Annam. Pan continued his journey and had since visited

PARMENTIER AT ANGORA Great Britain, France Germany,

Italy, Belgium, Switzerland, India, Angora, Nov. 18. Yugoslavia, etc.,

The Dutch Allers. Parmentier At present, Pan is in America and Moll arrived here from from where he intends to proceed Baghdad en route to Holland on to USSR. next year and then re- their return fight from Mel-turn to China via Siberia, says the bourne after the air race-Reuter. Shumpao.

be

GENEVIEVE TOBIN INJURED

TITULESCU'S TRIP TO PARIS

(Special to the “Hong Kong Daily Press")

Hollywood, Nov. 18.

By Telegraph, Copyright, Tala Genevieve Tobin, film actress,

graphié Mazinges Ordinance.

1894 Received, November 18. 7.30 p.m.); and her mother, were seriously

Paris, Nov. - 18. - injured when

automobile

M. Titulescu's projected trip to Geneviève was driving skidded and spun round several times Paris was postponed until after the League of Nations special Bession at Geneva whither the Roumanian foreign minister pro- ceeds from Bucharest- Transocean Kuo Min.

before it crashed into... spalm tree. Both sustained dislocated shoulders and other injuries- Reuter

SERGE MDIVANI'S DIVORCE

LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT BOXING TITLE.

SESSION POSTPONED

Geneva, Nov. 17. At the urgent request of Daron Aloist, chairman of the Saar Com- mittee of Three which is at pre- seat meeting in Rome, the Pre- sident of the League Council, M- on Saturday to Benes, decided postpone the Council's forthcom-

ing session, originally scheduled to open next Wednesday, till a later date which will be fixed as soon as 'possible.

It is understood that unforeseen circumstances cropped up in course of deliberations of the Saar Com- mittec

its and

financial sub- committee so that they will pro- bably not finish the work before the end of next week.

The Saar discussions in Rome. were chiefly concerned with the financial "questions which are ex- pected

arise following the plebiscite.- Transocean Kuo Min.

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BYRD'S FLIGHT TO POLE

Very Important Discoveries

Little America, Nov. 18. CZECH POLICE

'After · waiting for a month for Saarbruecken: Nov. 18. clear weather, Commander Byrd The Czechslovakian government and his four companions of the have sent fifty police to the Suar first exploration fight since last territory as an auxillary force | simmer, few- over a hundred during the plebiselte. All members | milies towards the Fole: of this troop are men of police officer's rank and all speak Ger- man Buently

Transocean Kuo Min.

FINNISH -SOVIET PROTOCOL

NEW CABINET FORMATION

M. Theunis Busy All Night

(Special to the “Hong Kong”

Daily Press");

(By Telegraph, „ Copyright,... – Zele graphic Manager... Ordinance, 1891

Received, November 18, 4-30 a.m.)

Brussels, Nov. 17.

H

The new Premier designate.

It la. reported that he made Theunis who appears to have geographical discoveries of

themore luck than Jaspar, was busy. highest importance.—~! Reuter

KING OF ITALY'S TOUR

ENDS.

till the early hours of Saturday with the formation of his cabinet which he hopes to complete to day (Saturday). Jaspar with whom Theunis had a long talk steadfastly refused to join the Government, but the majority of... the cabineteers tentatively listed by Jaspar, have agreed to col laborate with the new Premier. ...“.

The ex-foreign minister, "Hymans.

again the new premier's choice." for the post he had occupied for. a number of years Theunis intends to appoint alx non-

(Special to "Hong Kong'

(Special to "Hong Kont Dally Press").

Daily Press") (B9 Telegraph, Gopyright, Tele"" (B) Telegraph, Copyright, Tele- graphic Messager

Ordinance, Ordinance, 1884. graphic Massager Received, November 18. 7.30 p.m.)

189.** Received, November 18, 7-30 p.m.). Moscow, Nov. 18.

Rome, Nov. 18. The Finnish Legation has in- King Victor Emanuel having formed the Soviet Government finished his tour through the members of Parliament.- that the Finnish Parliament has Italian colony of Bomaliland Transocean Kuo. Min.- ratified the protocol prolonging boarded his "yacht "Savoya" for the non-aggression pact between his retum to Rome convoyed by Finland and the Soviet Union the cruiser Orts". The last day also one elephant. In the course: which was signed at Moscow on

of his stay was spent hunting at of his stay the King visited almost April 7-

Modun on his way back from Juva

all the interesting features of Transocean Kuo Min.

territory where he shot a number the Colony of Somaliland.— of rare specimens of game and Transocean Kuo Min,

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STRATOSPHERE FLIGHT

Height Of 57,979 Feet Attained

Detroit, Nov. 17. A height of $7,979 feet was reached by Dr. Jean Piccard and his wife on their stratosphere flight on October 23, according to an official statement of the National Aeronautic Association. -Reuter.

OIL CONFERENCE AT MUKDEN

Dairen, Nov. 17. Representatives of the Standard Oll Company of New York The Texas Company, Ltd. and the Asiatic Petroleum Company, are holding a conference at Mukden shortly for consideration of the Manchukuo oil policy.—

MADAME CHIANG AND PARTY

Shanghai, Nov. 17. Madame Chiang Kai Shek and Chinese Finance Minister. Dr. H. Los Angeles, Nov. 17.

New York. Nov. 17.. Kung, arrived in Shanghal this Final papers for the divorce of Bob Olin of New York, won the morning by air from Tsingtao, Prince Serge Mdivant and, the ex- world's light-heavyweight boxing; where they spent two days. It is opera singer Mary McCormic have championship last night when he believed that a loan of $1,500,000, been fled in, the Superior Court. outpointed the holder. Maxle Ro- on behalf of the Tsingtao, munt- The marriage will be finally dis-sexbloom, in a poor and unevent- cipality is porsible in the rear solved on Monday

ful 15 round. contest. Router.

Reuter.

future.

Reuter

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