1934-12-28 — Page 9

PLOT AGAINST SOVIET

OFFICIALS

Allegations Of Foreign Assistance

Moscow, Dec. 26.

foreign 'The allegation that a 'consulate whose nationality was not stated, was in close touch with those responsible for the murder of Kirov, was made in the indict- ment.

Nikolayev against

and thirteen other rebel Communists who were accused of plotting the assassination of Kirov.

The indictment declares that former members of the Zinovieff "Opposition Group" in Leningrad planned the coup with the object Di changing the policy of the Soviet Government and placing Zinovieff and Trotsky in power. They sought to accomplish this by acts of terrorism againat Soviet Beaders..

The group counted on armed as- sistance from certain foreign states, Nikolayev apparently ad- mits that he negotiated with the undamed consulate with regard to assistance for the plotters. The consulate is said to have supplied the rebels with money.

Furthermore, the consulate said it could establish connections with Trotsky if Nikolayev, gave them a letter from the group to the form- er Soviet leader.

coincided group

with

The aims and methods of the plotting those of the White Guard Russian organisations abroad, which were responsible for previous murders of prominent Soviet officials the in- dictment adds.

Oficial quarters allege that Nikolayev has admitted his gullt In plotting the death of Kirov.- Router.

CONSPIRATORS' PLAN

(Special to "Hong Kong Dally Press"}

(By Talagroph, Copyright, Tein graphic Messger

Received, December 27, 400p.m.)

Moscow, Dec. 27.

confessed

that Stato, Molotov, Kaganovitch and Kirov were to be removed, to be replaced by Trotsky, Zinovie and Kamenev.

It had been the aim of the conspirators to make Trotzky leader of the Boi- shevist regime.

In order

to attain his goal Nikolayev is said to have entered Into relations with a certain for- eign consulate. Foreign observers, however, give little credence to these stories, pointing out that it is clear hat Nikolayev killed Kirov for a personal grudge, holding that Kiroy was responsible for his dismissal from his post, his degra dation and his long unemployment.

Transocean Kuo Min..

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TROTSKY WARNED...

Paris, Dec. 27. A new warning to abstain from any political activity was sent by the French Government to Trotsky, who is living in exile in Central France. Should Trotzky refuse to comply with this request he would be deported at once.

This new move on the part of the French Government is said to be inspired by the Soviet author- ities who had, informed Paris that Trotzky is implicated in the recent The French

terrorist conspiracy.

whose whereabouts are not known secret police declare that Trotzky,

to the general pubüs, is under the strictest, control, but the French secret police add that they have failed to discover anything that would warrant the assumption 'that the ex-revolutionary is "con- -tinuing his political activities.- Tramocean. Kuo Min.

ZINOVIEFF'S PETITION

London, Dec. 27.

The "Dally Mall" reports from Ordinance, 1894. | Warsaw that Zinovleff in `a peti- tion to Stalin seeks for mercy. Moscow government quarters are "According toTM in official com- still uncertain what they should- munique, the murder of Nikolayev | do with Zinovieff, whose compilic- is said to have confessed that the | Ity cannot be definitely proved.. terrorists had not only planned According to one version the

the murder of Kiroy, but even. that of Stalin. The communique claims that Nikolayev and the

Soviet intends to shoot him, while another source" states that he will 1robably be exiled.—

others who are under arrest had¦ Transocean Kua Min.

A NEW NAZI

PURGE

Sensational Report

An

From Paris

MALARIA IN

CEYLON

Threat To The

- Capital

جيد

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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1934.

PANTOMIMES IN SILVER POLICY

LONDON

Great Popularity

At Present

London, Dec, 27.

popularity among

IN CHINA

Statements Dispel Rumours

Shanghai, Dec. 27, Out of a weiter of rumours," re- ports and denials regarding the future policy of the National Gov-

CHEAP MONEY SECURITY IN CENTRAL

DRIVE

France To Avoid Borrowing

'Paris," Dec. 187.

It is rumoured that the French Government, has decided to avold

all long term public borrowing b

« Four_pantomimes at the West at the nearer End and seven suburban theatres testify to their ement in relation to silver come

two most defnite statements from 1935 and the undying

General Chiang Kai-shek and Dr. British public.

There are three Cinderellas, two HK Kung, Minister of Finance, each of Allading and Whitting-

both of whom declare that there is no intention on the part of the tons, one each of Robinson Cru-

Government to devalue the sliver soe, Jack and the Bean Stalk,

dollar, Sinbad the Sailor, Robin Hood and Babes in the Wood combinedy Critics are startled into unwonted

activity and comment delightedts that while other theatricals change with the times, pantomi- mes remain eternally the same, yet never fall to arouse enthusiasm. and roars of laughter.

For sheer gorgeousress "Drury

Lane, as always, is the first. June plays Cinderella. Phyllis Neilson Terry plays Prince Charming, and Dan Leno, Jun, plays Cinderella's father, and also wrote the book, the Lyceum, but Whittington at where tradition is very strictly followed, promises another tradi- tional triumph.

All big provincial theatres are revelling in pantomine. The sur- ❘ prise of the year is the ventrilo- quial turn by Sir Henry Lytton of Birmingham in Alladin, recall- ing forgotten days when he ap- peared as a ventriloquist at mudc halls thirty years ago. His grest song "Tm the Emperor of China."

Feter Pan and, all the usual Christmas shows brilliantly reap- pear while the undying favourites

Were Bold When Knights

and The Belle of New York are play- ing at the West End and well sustain the accustomed lustre.- Reuter.

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THREAT TO CRUSH

FRANCE

Hitler To Retract Statement

make a cheap money drive with the help of the Bank of France which would be asked to take over Treasury bonds against notes similar to the Bank; of England. It is believed the present position is that the Bank of France is sufficiently strong to warrant such a policy.

The Bank of France is under stood not to be in favour of the scheme, but, the Government and the Finarice Minister. M Germain Martin, enjoy the conndence, of the public to a high degree, It Is therefore believed that public opinion may finally prevall on the Bank to admit the cogency of such a policy.

Treasury liabilities

1935

EUROPE

Plan Evolved By France

And Italy

(Special to "Hong Kong

Dally "Press").

(By - Telegraph, "Copyright, Tals graphia Merager Ordinance, 1894. Beceived. December 27, 7.80 p.m.)

powers; namely, France, Qermany, Yugoslavia,

and Czechoslavakia:

Italy,

Hungary

The exact date of Laval's visit to Rome has not yet been fixed; and the conflict between Italy and Abyssinia is susceptible" of delaying the settlement of the African frontier questions be tween France and Italy.

London. Dec. 27. Interesting details regarding the Franco-Italian plan for Central European security with the aim guaranteeing Austria's independ ence was revealed by the Daily

The "Daily Telegraph's" corres Telegraph's" diplomatie corres-

spondent' adds that the projected · pondent, whose information pre-pact is impossible without the co- sumably is drawn from British operation of Germany, whose at- official circles.

titude will be influenced in the The correspondent states that Grst instance by shaping her re the plan in question has been dis-lations with France after the cussed in all its aspects during Saar plebiscite. the recent conversations between trancean Bua Min. Sir John Simon and M. Laval.

Dr. Kung definitely states that rumour-mongers have been excit- ing the financial market to their Own advantage, with reports that the Government intended to de- value the dollar, adopt a policy of inflation and adopt a standard paper currency. These he denies General Chiang Kai-shek, in a special interview at Fenghua, cor- roborates Dr. Kung's statements

In order to meet the present silver shortage in Shanghai, it is freely reported that $20,000,000 amount to between twelve and on the fundamental requirement worth of silver is being sent fifteen milliard francs- from Hong Kong to Shanghai-Reuter Reuter.

MARKET REACTION

Shanghai, Dec. 27. The local financial market re- action to General Chiang Kal- shek's statement on silver publish- ed in this morning's newspapers" is favourable, Chinese reports state,

Rumours regarding devaluation of the silver dollar are now dis- alpated and the market is quiet- Reuter.

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SILVER MARKET

(From Our Own Correspondent)

London, Dec. 27. London silver prices to-day were. 3/16 up as follow:-

"Dec. 24 Dec. 27 Spot...........23-15/16 24-1/8 Forward ......24-1/16- 24-1/4 London on New York cross rate at 2.00 pm, to-day was 4.93-13/16 compared with 494-1/4 at closing -on-the- 24th December.-

DEALINGS IN SILVER

Metal Exchange Scheme

Faris, Dec. 25. "Le Journal," to-day, states that Herr Hitler will publicly · retract the passage in his autobiography | "Mein Kamp" in which he de- clares that Germany must crush France as a step to pave the way to a resumption of diplomatic ne-

'London, Dec. 27. gotiations for solution of the pre- Reuter understands that · con- sent Franco-German disarmament siderable headway has been made impasse. He will make his retrac-by the sub-committee of the Metal tion after the Saar plebiscite, the Exchange discussing trading faci-

paper says.

ities in silver on the London It adds that. Hitler will explain market. An important house is that this passage was written dur said to have been chosen with an ing a period of bitterness while internationally acceptable name he was imprisoned in a fortress

in whose vaults silver will be de- following an unquccessful attempt posited against which certificates at a Nazi rising ten years ago and

or warrants will be issued form- when French troops were in occu-ing the basis of dealings, this pation of the Ruhr- Beuter.

* เร Berlin, Dec. 27.

Colombo, Dec. 27. official denial has been The malaria epidemic in Ceylon issued here of a sensational report now "threatens the capital itself. in the Paris Press to-day concern- The General Hospital is already ing a new Nazi purge. "Reports | overcrowded. The epidemic, al- which are quoted from the Prague though warning in some 'districts. newspaper "Weltbuehne" state is leaving a weakened and starved that over 230 Nazi chiefs were population. arrested and executed during De- An old man, a victim of the cember. It is officially admitted epidemic, was incinerated at Avt- LEAGUE HELP TO CHINA that a number of arrests had sawella within sight of

his son. taken place in connection with also fever-stricken, who saw the homo-sexual offences, "but these | fre but was unable to move to arrests were reported in previous extinguish it "despatches, the most important of which is the arrest of Brueckner ex-Governor of Upper Silesia.

Nothing is known in official circles of the Prague report.

The police force throughout Germany is being reorganised

shortly.

Reuter

SIAMESE DELEGATION

MEETINGS

London, Dec. 27. The delegation from Bangkok twice met the King of Siam during the Christmas holidays. The secretary of the delegationi says it is too early yet to make a definite announcement, but an other meeting is expected shortly

Beuter.

GOERING'S REPORTED

ENGAGEMENT

Well Wishers Disappointed

Berlin, Dec. 27.

It is reported that General Goering has joined the benedicts and has become, engaged to Fraulein Emmy Sonnemann, the actress but well-wishers are dis appointed that the engagement la officially dented

Beuter

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Carol singers, calling themselves "Humming Mosquitoes" are tour- ing Colombo collecting large sums for relief- Reuter

POLAND'S NOTORIOUS. BANDIT KILLED

(Special to "Hong Kong Daily Press")

(Bp Telegraph, Copyright, Tela praphic Messages Ordinance. 2895- Beceived, December 27, 7.30 pm.) (2

Warsaw, Dec. 27. The notorious bandit Maczuga was shot dead when he attempted unsuccessfuly to escape from pri- WIS Poland's public son. He enemy, No. 1and with "his, "co- gangsters terrorised Bouthern Po- land for years but was captured a few weeks ago.— Transocean Kụo Min-c

DR. WANG RETURNS TO SHANGHAI

Dr.

Dec 272 Yang Chung Hal returned this morning, from here he reported ; the

-Hong Kong - vizit-to-

Cleneral Chiang Kai SheĽ. Reuter

Geneva, Dec. 27.

In pursuance of the programme for placing League technical ex- perts at the disposal of China for reconstruction work, M, Avenol is sending M. Haas, French director of the Transit Section of the Lea gue Secretariat to China for two montha. Reuter.

method being similar to other metals. Dealings are expected to take place on the Metal Exchange In the mornings and afternoons, possibly thrice daily, depending on volume of business,

Bullion' interests are not much perturbed at the prospect of com- petition as it is anticipated that interest will be confined mainly to a circle of small speculators. It is pointed out that one advantage of the new market will be the

in availability of price mornings- Reuter.

TRADE PORSPECTS FOR

NEW YEAR

A Generally Promising

Outlook

London, Dec. 27. Following record sales of all shopa, the trade prospects in the New Year appear to be generally promising

The electricity output and con- sumption for the year ended March 31 last show a striking Increase. Units generated amount ed to 14,175 million over 13 per cent above the previous year and

Increase the Largest Electricty Commals to record

by the ind

the

Scotland and north-east England: nearly equalled the boom of 1829.

> The Commissioners hope to ine

crease the sales of current during the year especially by simplifying the distribution and taking over small antiquated undertaking

The heavy Industries appear be well provided with or the decreasing con

coal by Ita

land,

INSTRUCTIONS FROM TOKYO

British Experts To Be Interviewed

London, Dec. 27. The Japanese naval delegation has received further instructions from Tokyo. It is believed they are for enquiries to be made on various aspects of the British compromise. proposal along the line that each Power state the naval building programme for a period of years which should be embodied in the Treaty.

Rear-Admiral Yamamoto is like- ly to interview British experts in this connection.--- Reuter.

The Franco-Italian plan, is said by the correspondent to be based

M. LAVAL BACK

Paris, Dec. 27. The Foreign Minister, Laval re- of Austria's independence, which turned here from his short holl- la considered an axis upon which | day earlier than expected. He at the entire European situation re- once proceeded to the Qual D'Or- volves, and it is believed that the say to attend to routine business solution of this problem wou'd ; and to occupy himself with the

discussion facilitate the solution of other Franco-Italian

which problems.

will come up ̈ shortly ...and over.

ip to

The pact schemed by France which he will make and Italy is said by the corres- Rome. pondent to include six European Transoccan Kuo Mim.

MARRIAGE FOLLOWS

ELOPEMENT-

Anne Gould And Her Actor Lover

New York, Dec. 27. Anne Gould, twenty-one-year-

WORLD'S RECORD FOR

LAND PLANES

French Air Ministry Awards Prise

Paris, Dec. 28. The speed at which Raymond old grand daughter of Jay Gould Delmotte travelled to set a new eloped with the twenty-four-year-world's record for land planes old Texas actor, Frank Spencer officially amounced at 505.848- Meador. The pair were married kilometres per hour. by Govenor Harrison of New York State...

The bride's parents are describ- ed as being much pleased with the marriage.-- Reuter.

The airman wins a prize of 300... 000 francs offered by the Air Ministry for a world record in a French machine, according to "Le Petit Parisien. Router.

OVALTINE

CHRISTMAS COMPETITION

FIVE DOLLARS

$75

Here on tseelnating Competition, Can you successfully complete the words below by supplying the missing let ters? There's $75 in Cash Prizes for those who can. Take the first word, for in- stance. "Melody" the helpful letter is #Tune!!. U. The complete, word then carry on and complete the list. Each dash representa a letter.

TO BE WON!

First PM/EN

Second Prize Third Prize

$15.00 $10.00

$ Consolation Priser at $5.00 each. A-SEALED SOLUTION NAN HEEN - DEPO- BITED WITH THE EDITOR, SOUTH CHINA MOKRING POST-

MISSING LETTERS COMPETITION.

1. Melody

2. The body of a ship...

8. An eating aors

5. A bouquet

6. To make s sudden sharp noise

HELPFUL LETTERS.

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