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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1935.

LABOUR CANDIDATE TO

CONTEST SEAT OF SPEAKER

ELECTION NOMINATIONS SPEECH BY THE HUGE RAILWAY

PROGRESS

Sixty Five Women Among

The Candidates

London, Nov. 5.

re-

Nominations for constituencies returning 613 seats were ceived yesterday and the only constituency. for which nomina- tions have yet to be made is the English Combined Universities There are two rival candidates in 386 returning two members. constituencies as compared with 109 at the last election.

the For the contested seats the Opposition parties in

Labour 1s repre aggregate have 760 candidates in the fold. sented by 552; of these Liberal 154, Independent Labour Party. 16. Independents 38 Government supporters totalling 585. In- clude 511 Conservatives, 44 Liberal National, 19 National Labour, 9 National and two others.

. Women candidates number 65 and in two constituencies there is no male candidate. Only two Communists have been. nominated with 25 at the last election. Three supporters of Major Douglass' "Social Credit" plan have received nomination.'

The seat

of the dented that Britain's armed forces of Speaker House of Commons. the only were Inadequate for purposes of member of the House who in the national defence or insufficient to the country 10 take its past has, by virtue of his office enable been accorded unopposed return. part in developing the policy of Is contested by a Labour candi- collective security through the date.

League.

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Mr. Oliver Baldwin, son of the Prime Minister. Is the Opposition Labour candidate for Palsiëy.

fences

The Labour party, he said was armed de- pledged to maintain

at the highest point of with the The son of Premier Ramsayemciency consistent MacDonald and the son and country's needs and with its re- daughter of the former Premier,sponsibilities with other Mr. Lloyd George seeking powers under the Covenant.

are

seats.

The

of sons

Mr.

Winston Churchill. Sir Stafford Cripps and Mr. J. H. Thomas are also in the contest and one member of the

Issac Foot late Parliament, Mr. Liberal, has three sons among the

candidates.

A

LABOUR BROADCAST

election address broadcast last night was delivered by Mr. Arthur Greenwood, Labour, who declared that the Government's full support of the League policy and of the collective peace system WES too long delayed and

he

FEARS OF CRISIS

League

Referring to the fall in unem- Ployed, he said the figures showed that over whole post-war period Industries had not expanded fast enough to absorb the normal in- crease of population.

Regarding the suggestion that a financial crisis would be precipi- tated if labour were returned to power, he said: "We seek no crisis and if one should arise it will be due to interests which refuse to accept the fully expressed will of the people."-

British Wireless,

AMERICA WAITING FOR

DEVELOPMENTS

China's Monetary Reforms.

ex

-ROW*

New York, Nov. 4. The silver market and Far East- ern exchanges were only slightly disturbed by the Chinese monetary reforms, which are generally re- garded as largely the result of the United States silver colicy.

Local bankers and foreign change circles offer Tittle diate comment on the s tuation, the general inc.ination being to watch for further developments.

Nevertheless, the impression is that the steps taken will not necessariy mean inflation. al- though is recognised that much depends upon the degree of success with which China manages her

new currency.

change, have to sell immediately large quantities of silver. and if so would the US. Treasury be confronted with a vastly increas- ed supply, reducing its price and thus courting renewed demoralisation in the siver mar.

kets?

PREMIER

Pursuit Of Peace

London, Nov, · 5% · The Prime Minister, Mr. Stanley.. Baldwin, in a speech at Liverpool, said that not only did Britain needi strong and tried govemment but he believed also that Europe was looking to this country for help and advice as she had never done before.

There was undoubtedly through-. out Europe a strong and resolute desire for peace. Britain must do what she could to pursue pesce and in regard to the present waY they must try to and some solu- tion agreeable to Italy, Abyasinia and the League. Realising. "that they had falled to prevent war, the next duty was to bring that war to an end, not by isolated action but by all sharing the risks and all sharing the honour of settle. ment if obtained.

Peace in Europe was necessary and an essential preliminary to restarting of international trade which was essential for prosperity of all Europe.- British Wireless.

NOT AN IDLE THREAT

Several Chinese Arrested

Peiping, No7, 5. That the recent Japanese threat to round up alleged Blueshirts" if the Chinese authorities did not do so was not an idle one is indicated by the admittance of a spokesman of the Japanese milliary forces that several Chinese were arrested here yesterday and to-day.

The spokesman refused to dis- close the exact number of arrested men and said that after investiga tion by the Japanese they will be to the Chinese handed over unthorities.

He declared that the arrests were with understanding" carried out

and not with permission."

The Chinese' authorities bave denied that the Japanese are seek- ing the abolition of the Peiping Military Council, but admitted that

the Japanese considered the Coun-

cil to be superfÏQUILL- Reuter

ALLEGED PLOT

Tienkin, Nov. 5. "Discovery " of an alleged plot by a group of profesional bombers assassinate many Japanese bidding to

officers in North China was the cause for the latest Japanese, pro- test to Chinese government off- cials. Japanese circles explained to-day. One of the alleged plot- ters in the North China disorders was arrested and confessed, it is sald.

3Will the Hong Kong Govern- ment take action analogous that of Nanking?

4 China abandons silver per- manently what will be the even- tual price of the metal?

OPINIONS DIFFER

"it"

Some are of the opinion that the quantity of silver to be sold by China fer, the purpose of stabi- sing her currency will depend

whether largely upon

the level

Meanwhile Japen's Foreign Office confirmed reports that it had sent instruction to Consul- General Shigeru Kawagoe here and that Mr. Kawagoe had based his official protest to the Chinese government on the instructions.

A Japanese spokesman said the

At the same time there is some scepticism as to whether the fov ernment will be able to carry out -chosen were natural or fictitious-anti-Japanese movements continu-

the nationalisation order effectively high or low.

17.

Silver circles agree that the ae tion might eventually turn out to be a bullish factor in the silver market.

which will likely groW stronger under the influence of the restriction of Chinese exports Kruter,

NO-FORECAST MADE

New York, Nov. 4.

Bank and trade quarters con- tinue reluctant to express opinions on the Chinese monetary develop- ments. It is held that just what the ultimate result of the attempt to use paper money will be cannot be foreseen by anyone, as China lä even less predictable than Oc. cidental nations,

i

The consensus of opinion seems to be that the ability of the Chin- ese Government to control the situation is a paramount factor: and pending its demonstration 1: is impossible to appraise accurate- ly the immediate outlook.

In the absence: of Mr. Henry Morgenthau. Secretary of the Treasury, and the Under-Secre- tury, Mr. Coolidge, no omcial com- ment has been forthcoming from the Treasury in Washington-

Router."

A SMART MOVE.

Senator

ed after a protest by the Tientsin consulate on September 2, hence Japan was forced to register an- other protest.

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SCHEME

Development Over Five Years

London, Nov. 5. A big scheme of railway develop- ment works extending over Ave

and costing years

£30 some million, for which a loan to be to principal and guaranteed as interest by the Exchequer will be raised. has been

проп agreed following prolonged negotiations between the Government and four main line Railway Companies:

KING ALONE TO DECIDE

Party Differences In Greece

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

1894.

OF

OF THE HOUSE TEMPORARY HALT IN

ADVANCE

Road Construction In Occupied Areas

Rome, November 5. After claiming successes on the whole front on which the advance started on November 3. It is stated officially that the advance has now been halted to permit of road construction.

The First Army Corps from Maluece reached Malaini in the region of the occupied village of Addibaghl. Two columns of Another Italian the

and native Army Corps occupied Hausien. column from Danakil lowlands advanced up the valley of Daru and occupied the eastern buttress of Agame.

(B Telegraph, Copyright, Tele- Uraphie

Ordinance, Rereined. Norember 5..2.30 p.m.)

Athens, Nov. 5. The regent, General Kondylls, told pressmen on Monday night that from now onwards the King

will have to decide done future of the National Assembly which from the very beginning had been a one-sided institution

When the Greek people on June last passed a vote of confidence

now

A despatch from Asmara states that the troops are described as firmly established on the line commanding all the approaches to Agula and Sulle valleys.--Reuter.

Grant of necessary powers by the Parliament is only awaited be- fore this extensive programme of expansion and reconstruction is in the Tsaldaris government, the!

AGULA REACHED assumption was that the People's

Asmara, Nov. 4. put in hand.

would remain united and reconstructing party

The First Army Corps column and enlarging many important would continue to collaborate with has reached Agula, about 15 miles

.

addition to In

stations and goods yards, building the National Radical party

of

of rolling stock and laying of new which Kondylls was the leaders from Makale, and has established branch and loop lines, the pro- since the overthrow of the Tal-outposts on the other side of the posed works include extension of daris cabinet on October 10 this valley almost within sight of the Ethiopian city which is the army's the automatic train control in-way no longer true.

objective in this sector. stallation of colour light.-- Kritish 'Wirelesï

忘れ

· "SILVER MARKET

(From Our Own Correspondent›

London, Nov. 5. London Silver prices to-day were down 3/16 for Spot and 5/16 for Forward as follow:-

Spat....

Forward

Nov. 4

29-1/2

29-3/16

Nov. 5 29-5/18 20-1/8

London on New York cross-rate at 2 p.m. to-day was 4.9243 com-. pared with 4.9225 at closing yes- terday.

TENSION "EASTER

;

The People's party split with of members the greater number supporting the present govern- ment. Over and above this the people through the plebiscite had declared itself unanimously for the return of the King,

Consequently the Government's policy will be dictated exclusively by the interests of, the nation and not by the interests of the leaders of the political parties when call ed on to explain the King's views on the prevailing altuation. Transocean Kuo Min.

PLEBISCITE RESULTS ·

Athens, Nov, ♣ Fina return In the Greek plebiscite show that 98 per cent. of the electorate favours the re- turn at ex-King George

A night of heavy rains has turu- ed the tracks near Makale into muddy torrents. Reuter.

MAKALE SIGNALS

Asmara, Nov. 4. Beckoning hands and waving seen hy white sheets have been Italian planes dying over Makale. They are regarded as signals to town the Italians to occupy the

to indicate that the i and seem Ethiopian troops have evacuated.

The only troops observed in the neighbourhood by army observa- tion pilots was a group of about 3.000-striking camp and starting

a the direction of Makale. The Italians,, meanwhile. I to have accomplished

B

advance along a fifty mile front in the direction of Makale, almost

{ without opposition.

Plares, however, have spotted two large bodies of men moving the south, towards Makale" from

a determined which may mean that the Ethio- plans will make stand before the city, and may try to hold the position..

and road- engineers Italian buliders are accomplishing mira- cles of construction, making pass. able roads so speedily that truck the trame can bring supplies to most advanced position.- Neuter.

GORAHAI BOMBED

Addis Ababa, Nov. 4. Renewed violence and bomb at- tacks were made on Gorahal on the

2.50 Southern front on Monday by two

About squadrons. Italian bombs were dropped; causing the deaths of 30 women and 15 children, received to reports according claim here.---- general

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GREEK MONARCHY

PrimeSpecial to the "Hong Kong Daliy

"Press" (Copyright:)1

This has caused the Minister to announce triumphant- ly that George the Secord is hence- forth the removable hereditary monarch of Greece.

Meanwhile. the

the election

was day.

that. claim rigged, but the Republican voice

•

Athens, Nov. 4.

Transocean Kuo Hin

ARMISTICE. CELEBRATION IN ITALY

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Special to me "Hong Kong Dallı Press" (Copyright.}} |

Rome, Nov. 4. Members of the Greek Cabinet

Special interest is being lent to swore loyalty to King George II. Republicans before regent Kandytis on Mon- this year's Armistice celebrations.

held in Italy are which

brief speech November 4, by a which Mussolini addressed so the war veterans after a solemn re- veille at the grave of the unknown soldier as well as trenchant com- ments formally appearing in the Italian press.

London, Nov! 4. By the week-eita it is consider- ed like that faly will have matis- fed the conditions essential to the reduction of British naval forces to the Mediterranean and the reduction will be carried into ex- fect.

Altogether, four milion Greeks of the Cabinet to decide all pend-

ing political problems. These conditions are the cessa- went to the polls. testifying to

The burgomaster of Athens, tion of Italian anti-British pro- the intensive drive' conducted. by

monarchists in the effort Kotzias, will be the only party paganda and a reduction of the the

to place King George again on which will proceed to London to convey the capital's welcome to all the Throne

reigning monarchs. fenter.

Praneean Kuo Min

In a short statement the regent I drowned in the overwhelming stressed that it was a prerogativo monarchist majority.

Italian forces in Libya by at least

:

another division.

Partly as a result of Sir Samuel Hoore's talks with Baron Aloisi in Geneva, a more conciliatory An- glo-Italian atmosphere is appar- ent. Baron Aloisi shows a definite desire to improve Anglo-Italian re- lations and has made certain sug-, for approval.— gestions in a more or less personal Reuter.

caparity which, however, in the Went of their development have to be referred to Signor Mussolini

DOCTOR CHARGED WITH

H

MURDER

Startling Development In Moffat Mystery

to investigation which could lead

them to a solution.

ANOTHER HURRICANE

Miami, Nov. 5. Another hurricane of great force Visited Bahamas and the coast of Florida During some period the hurricane reached a force of on: hundred miles an hour.

were dis-

All communications rupted. It is feared that four persons were killed and scores in- jured in Florida alone.- leuter.

OKAPI DIES AT 700

Bpearing from the balcony of the Palazzo Venezia, Il Duce termed the day the anniversary of "The most glorious victory which Italy had won, not only for herself. bat for others". The Italian nation jwhich now was involved in con- fict, would stand fast in unazsaji- able unity and gain new and splendid victories— Transocean Kuo Min.

CHINESE STATESMAN IN ACCIDENT,

Nanking, Nov. 5. Mr. Chang Ching-Klang, crippled veteran statesman, was seriously injured at 4 p.m. to-day when a motor car in which he was travel- ling to Tangshan from Nanking overturned. He was rushed to the Central Hospital by a passing bus where it was discovered that he was suffering from 2 broken thigh bone and other injuries- the Heater...

Ländon, Nov. 4. The okapi which was given in July to the London Zoo by

Londori, Nov. 5,

Prince of Wales, who received t as a gift from the King of the Japanese Asked whether the

The Moffat murder mystery pro-

Following a conference of the Belgians, died suddenly to-day. threatened force, the vided a starting development at protest spokesman replied. "I don't think Lancaster when the charge of

Chief Constable of Lancaster and The cause is at present unknown, Moffat and other polke officials at but the loss is much regretted, as murder of Mary Jane Rogerson on

Dr. which Dr. Buck Ruxton appeared Back Ruxton, a Lancaster medical

Lancaster to-day, however, on remand. was extended to the

was arrested and practitioner, murder of his wife, Isabella

charged with the murder of Mary Ruxton.

Jane Rogerson, twenty-year-old The prisoner was excited and

nursemaid, employed to attend the his loudly protested

Innocence.

Ruxton's three children. crying out, "my religion would not allow me to commit murder." "He refused to be quieted and the case had to be adjourned,

He expressed the hope that the Chinese themselves would take effective measures in curbing the uprisings. Union News.

AMBASSADOR TO SEE MUSSOLINI

Nome, Nov. 5. Sir Erla Drummond, the British Ambassador, is. seelis Signor Mus- solint this afternoon.

sumed this is a further step in the search for a settlement of the

The Chinese Government has conflict taken time by the forelock and Kleuter. has moved to hold her silver in advance of the day when silver will be worth more as bullion than as minted money.

"

In the meanwhile the search for the missing remains continues in Dumfriesshire. A complete right

Prolonged investigation of the remains found at Rurton les au- thorities to the belief that both

the victims of the crime might be

women.

MISSING WOMEN

This was followed by the report

It is pre- forearm has just been found. Vital that Mrs. Isobel Ruxton, aged 35.

parts are still missing including the torso, two sets of finger tips and one foot- lieuter.

and Miss Rogerson, had been misa- ing since mid-September, when they were alleged to have left Lan- caster to vialt Edinburgh, Police seized upon this information. A Reuter message on October 13 The Chief Constable of Lancas- stated:

ter states that a definite point of A sensational sequel to the.my-identification has been established

DISMEMBERED BODIES

San Francisco, Nov. 4.

Thomas pronounced China's nationalization of silver as Tradera fear that a demoralised a smart move, asserting the price to of the metal may now reach $1.29 China te ikely currency, in har still further the dwindling an ounce in a few months, American trade, while if`a mang- ed paper currency is successful no gains can be expected.

Financial observers do not at- tempt to forecast either the near term or long term repercussions.

"If it reaches $1.29 an ounce it Instead, the following questions immediately arise in their minds: will go there before the 1938 elec-published to-day, the number of sterious finding of two diamem-linking the body of the young

2 unemployed in Britain on October bered bodies in ravine near i female found at Moffat with the 1-Wil: the Chinese people gen- tion, or not at all," he declated.

The missing girl, Mary Jane Rogerson. erally accept the new currency. He added that same "silverites" 31 totalled 1,900,000. As compared Moffat was disclosed to-day,

been working since Inquiries are continuing with Government were anxious to get silver to the with the employed on the corres-police have and if not will have sufficient power to force a $1.29 level in the immediate future ponding date last year, 2,000.000 October 1 to discover some clue as zespect to the missing Mrs. Ruxton, Police are almost certain that haz now found to the identity of the remains. as insurance against any change more persona ceptance?

They were baffled; and it seemed the second body that of a 2--Will the Chinese Government, in the administration

that, there was to possible avenue female. with a view to supporting ex-Beuter.

the

BRITAIN'S UNEMPLOYED

London, Nov. 5. According to official Agures

work.. Reuter,

NOW

more

FOR

there are only two other specimens in captivity in Europe. British Wireless,

OVALTINE

THE SAME MONEY

You now get more 'Ovaltine' for your money. than ever before! Large tins now contain 18oz net and Medium tins 9oz. net-an increase of 4oz. and 8oz. respectively 1

Insist on and be sure you get the genuine See that the tin you English Ovaltine'. buy is wrapped in a buff-coloured wrapper printed in both English and Chinese, and look for the new increased weights printed on the back of the yellow label on the tin. There is only one Ovaltine.