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RECENT PIRACY OF S.S.

TUNGCHOW

Questions Asked At The Commons

London, "February 6, The Tungchow piracy affair was raised in the House of Commons by Captain Peter Macdonald, who asked government to give further consideration to the adequacy of existing arrangements for preven- tion of piracies by having adequate guards and defences aboard vessels of any size operating in infested Chinese waters.

Sir Eyres Monsell replied that the British naval authorities in China will do thelr utmost "to impress on. British shipping com- panies the necessity for providing adequate guards and defences.

Yangtze but in this case on the high seas the guards are there for companies to hire. "We only pro- vide guards in cases of exceptional service," he said,

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The questioner asked if the British Navy does not always go to the rescue and should not something be done to compensate them

Sir Eyres Monsell replied: "We always go to the rescue and I hope we always shall."

CONCERTED ACTION

Lord Apsley asked whether Sir John Simion proposed to negotiate with China with a view to con- Circumstances connected with.

certed action in Far Eastern the seizure of the Tungchow will waters for suppression of piracy.

be duly Investigated in London

Sir John Simon replied that when information is received-concerted action was at present Reuter.

ALWAYS TO THE RESCUE

Captain Peter Macdonald asked

if the Navy has to protect all the shipping or should not shipping companies themselves provide adequate guards for their ships Sir Eyres Monsell said it was a different case. The British au- thorities provide guards in the

ANGLO-JAPANESE ALLIANCE

Japan In Favour Of Renuval

Tokyo, February 6. According to the "Asahi Shim- bun," an interpellation was made in the Diet as to the possibility of the restoration of the Anglo Japanese alliance.

The Foreign Minister declared that in view of the present-day world conditions the matter de- served consideration. The Govern- ment, he said. favoured endeavours to make Anglo-Japanese relations as intimate as possible with view to a possible renewal of the alliance.- Reuter.

NO NEGOTIATIONS

Tokyo, February 6..

being taken by British naval forces and Chinese naval and military already been accomplished by such forces. Much useful work has

excellent co-operation. "In view of the

relations between the British and Chinese navies and their co-operation.. I don't feel further action is called for," Sir John added.- Reuter.

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- COMMUNIST DANGERS

Point Raised At

Commons

London, February 6

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1935. SCHUSCHNIGG'S AVALANCHE DISASTERS

VISIT

To London After Paris

IN AUSTRIA

Deaths And Interference With Communications

(Special to "Hong Kong Daily Press")

(By Telegraph, Copyright, Tele graphie Mensagen Ordinance, 1893. Received, February 6. 4.50), p...)

Vienna, Feb. 8. Avalanche disasters which Rfflicted Austria are without pre- cedent according to experts here.

Exceptionally severe snowstorms caused the death of many persons and injuries to many others and at least seventy persons have been marooned since Saturday owing to storms and avalanches. A column of soldiers is on, the way to various Auts to release stranded persons. services are dislocated owing to In many parts of Austria train blockage of mountain passes and

routes.

SOLDIERS KILLED

Munich, Feb. 6. The bodies of four missing Relchwehir soldiers have been dis- covered Afty meters below Krot- tenkopphans, by an expedition of Relchwehr and mountain guards. The four Reichwehrmen were kill- ed by avalanches while out on a skl-tour-

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WINTER RESORT. "ISOLATED Bale, Feb. 6. The well-known Swiss winter resort. Davos, is cut off from the outside world owing to continuous fall of snow for the last five days, several railway lines impassable. while avalanches have rendered

Winter sport enthusiasts at Davus cannot depart for the time being and would-be visitors to the fam ous resort cannot reach their dẹ-

Vienna, Feb. 6-Dr. Schuschnig the Austrian Chancellor, Is pro- ceeding to Loudon an February 22 after visiting Paris, according to the Government paper "Neuigkeito

In Northern mountains of Bohe- of the report is so far lackingner-Hochalpenstrasse is blocked by suspended owing to the danger of Weltblaty."

mia, avalanches have caused Official confirmation death of five persons. Grossglock-stination. All ski-tours have been

the

Reuter.

SILVER MARKET

(From Our Own Correspondent)

London, Feb. 6. London silver prices to-day were 1/8 down as follow:-

Feb. 5. Feb 6. 24-7/16 24-5/16

Spot ............

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24-9/16 24-7/16

London on New York cross rate at 2 p.m. to-day was 48906 com- pared with 4.8925 at closing yes- terday.

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MEETING IN LONDON

Empire Legislature Representatives

London, February 8. For the first time since the Parliamentary war time visit in 1016, delegates representative of Empire legislatures will meet in

United Kingdom branch of the Parliamentary Association found- ed at King George's Coronation, when representatives of Dominion Parliaments participated in the

quettish shipmth LEADERS CONFER London this year, as guests of the

on

The danger to British Yangtsze was raised in the House of Commons to-day by Major- General Sir Alfret Knox..

over re-.

Replying, Sir John Simon said that the telegram from Nanking on December 27 stated that all immediate danger was garding Communist activities on the Yangtze River between Han- kow and Nanking. Appreherston regarding - the security of British ships and passengers was accord-

Consular

IN GERMANY

London Proposals Interest

ceremony.

The delegates will be asked to visit England for a month in July. spending the first half of the.j month in London and the latter

and centres of industry in half in visiting the principal cities the provinces of Scotland.

Berlin, February 6. Herr Hitler, Foreign Minister A Foreign Office spokesman, oringly removed. but the situationofcials conferred on

von Neurath and other high being questioned, declares that would continue to receive the at- proposals

terms and

It is expected that the delega- there are absolutely no Anglo- tention of British

crising out of the tlons will be thoroughly represen-- Japanese negotiations or discus- Naval authorities.

and Franco-British

conversations intative of the various Legislatures sions going on at present-

London. An unofficial statement and include both ministers and The questioner asked if Sir John was made, but it appears probable leading members of all parties.- Keuter.

Simon would bear in mind that that Germany's next step will be Reuter. the two principal carriers on the

to instruct her Ambassadors' in Yangtsze were British companies London and Paris to present a and also possibly the Nanking series of questions on the exact Government, welcomed co-opera-significance of certain aspects of tion- Reuter.

the London proposals.

Meanwhile meeting with Reichsbishop Mueller which had been arranged has been postponed y Herr Hitler "owing to an urgent politieal conference."— Reuter.

CHINA'S CONTRIBUTION TO THE LEAGUE

Three Decisions By Committees

1935; secondly, that the arrears of Geneva, February 6.

1931/34 inclusive be annulled; The Committee on League Ex-thirdly, that consolidated arrears penses and the Committee.on con- still chargeable to China shall be tributions in arrears have decided paid in thirty equal annuities firstly that the Chinese contribu-beginning in 1935.- tion shall be fixed at 42 units from Reuter,

ANGLO-FRENCH ACCORD

PROBLEMS

Commentary From

From German Standpoint

(Special to the "Hong Kong Daily Press")

Sir John Simon confined himself

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RUMANIAN STUDENTS

(By

ARRESTED

(Special_to_"Hong Kong

Daily Press") . · Telegraph, Copyright, Tele graphic Massages Ordinance, 1894- Received; February 6, 4-30 pim.).

Bucharest, Feb. 6. Nationalist students organised a demonstration on Tuesday night

DISCOVERER OF VITAMIN “C”

Prof. Tillmans Passes Away

(Special to "Hong Kong Daily Pres"**

(By Talegraph, Copyright, Talo graphic Messager Ordinance, 1894 Receited, February 6. 4.30 pm.)

Frankfurtmain, Feb. 6. The discoverer of Vitamin "C" that indispensable specific against scurvy, Professor Dr. J. Tillmanns, died suddenly here on Tuesday at the age of 59.

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DIAMONDS THAT DECEIVE

Reward Of Long Experiment

London, February 8. Perfect synthetic diamonds are claimed to have been made by a 70-year-old former Jeweller after forty-five years secret experiment in a London laboratory, according to a West End antique dealer, Mr. Victor Jourado.

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He declares: "The man brought me a diamond which I valued at £4,000. I was astonished when he told me it was synthetic. I have now bought the sole rights to sell them."

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ROMANCE OF AN AIRWOMAN

Marries Newspaper Magnate

(Special Air Mail Service)

London, Jan, 18.

Miss Amelia Earhart, who has now added the first solo Pacific sight to her other air records, is a romantic figure.

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There is, however, one romance of her life her marriage to M. George Palmer Putnam-which has never been fully told.

Experts can hardly detect any difference from natural diamonds. There are several ingredients, but

The story begins with her hus- the process is not costly. A £100 band who is a nephew of the natural diamond can

be copied famous Major Putnam, the pub- exactly for £15 and

До £5,000 Haber. diamond for £70,- Reuter.

George Putnam was a delicate boy who had to be sent out West for his health.

He went to Bend, in Oregon,

to be my book?" he asked. I will write it myself."

"Thea

George Putnam chafed at the delay. Then he had an idea. Every day in Putnams window in New York he exhibited Lindbergh's · manuscript fresh from the an thor's pen:

The book was an immense suc- cess

Finding Amelia

George Putaare then began to look for another air book. He wanted an airwoman this time.

A friend told him that there was a girl working in a Boston.

look like Lindbergh.i

SNOWSTORM IN made a fortune in land, ran a Toynbee Hall. She was said to

SHANGHAI

Discomfort For "Pedestrians

After

newspaper, and became mayor of the city.

His health was restored, and he went back to New York and to publishing.

George Putnam. met her "and"

arranged for her to fly the Atlan- tie as the first woman passenger. He did more. He fell in love with her, married her, and gave up publishing.

alone.

Boosting Lindbergh'. As a publisher George Putnam foresaw the romance of the air, Then came Amelia's turn. She

When Lindbergh flew the. At had tasted the fruits of adventure"" Shanghai, February 6.

lantic Putnams secured his book and popularity. She wanted more. a bright and warmish by cable. To save time every-She would fy the Atlantic not as New Year followed by rain and thing was to be made easy for a passenger but as a pilot and sleet, Shanghai this afternoon is Lindbergh, whose capacities as a experiencing the first snowstorm writer were then unknown,TAN To-day both husband and wife. this year. A

mass of material was prepared to appreciate the value of publicity.. The air is thick with swirling be ready for him on his return to Their home life, however, is a takes which are whitening root New York

thing apart. They have the same topa

slowing up traffic, but

Lindbergh arrived, he simple tastes. The marriage has which act very hard on pedes looked at the material. This is been a great success. through wet, slushy streets in a trians who are forced to travel biting wind- Reuter.

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JAPANESE DICTATION

TO CHINA

in front of the "Regal" cinema Tillmanns who had been years searches and scientific works on where for the past two weeks a director of the Municipal Food Chemistry Foodstung and Water. Russian film had been showing stuffs Analyse Office and the Tillmanns was the first discover- The original intention was to de- Universal Institute for Foodstuns er of the relationship between re- in Sunday's broadcast speech thwayda. Woiwod, who advocated beyond Germany's frontiers, es- kidney and Vitamin C.-

clare sympathy for the Ex-Premier and Chemistry, was famous tar ducing contents of the subsidiary (By Telegraph, Copyright, Tele enumerating general considera- graphic Messages Ordinance, 1891. tions that led to the idea of an alrnational produce in all professions. pecially for his distinguished re- Transocean Kuo Min Received, February 6, 4.30 p.m.) pact. In the House of Commons The police prohibited the de- Berlin, Feb. 6. speech he was careful to emphasise monstration whereupon the. At a moment when the chief that England's obligations would students gathered at the cinema and destroyed the whole equip- thought in political circles fa con- not be thereby increased. cerned with the problems raised

ment. Several arrests were made.

Transocean Kuo Min. by the Anglo-French discussions in London, the semi-official "Dut- sche Diplomatich Politische Kor- respondenz" issues a commentary from the German standpoint. The statement declares that while the whole world is listening intently to every utterance about the 'Lop- don achievement, the attention of the German public is even more intensively engaged in examining all pronouncements in England or France that amplify or discuss the communique of Sunday last

The London programme, declares the Korrespondenz, contains a series of Important points that must be cleared up. Great import ance of course attaches to what the authors of the London agree ment think of their own work For the time being great reserve is being shown by British states

Flandin's broadcast talk gives further ground for support of the welcome impression that a sincere attempt is being made in London to reach a general understanding. Flandin spoke of safety and de- clared with respect to aerial de- fence that no nation concerned for its future would consent to be pronouncedly inferior,

remarks

The "Korrespondenz that what Germany wants is nef- ther more nor less than that,

BALLOON ASCENT TO: THE STRATOSPHERE

Reaches Region Of 33 Below Zero

(Special to "Hong Kong Daily Press")

Questions In The House Of Commons

London, February 6

In the House of Commons to

All dificulties have not yet. (By Telegraph, Copyright, Tese day Captain Clifford Erskine been practically solved by the de- graphia Messages Ordinance, 1894. Bolst asked Sir John Simon, the clared readiness to recognise Ger- Beceited, February 6, 4.30 p.m.) Foreign Secretary, whether the many, which was promised on De- cember 11, 1932.1

Moscow, Feb. 6

As regards, the causes of the in- vasion of Chinese territory by the Japanese and what steps were being taken for the preservation of British commercial interests in that district.

Government had received any in- An unnamed balloon to explore formation indicating that Japan. Sir John Simon referred him to tosphe so-called radio had requested China topledge Mr. Anthony Eden's reply of the nded near Lening herself to draw from Geneva day before and added that in view

height of twenty, and not to

Zurther to the of the fact that there were, as far seven hundred League of

rature register non replie

thirty three-

The article concludes that the the form and manner of treating the problem in London is more suited than previously, for the purpose of awakening the confidence and of instilling a feeling of solidarity ed

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