1935-12-04 — Page 9

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1935.

KING'S SPEECH AT OPENING OF NEW PARLIAMENT

Foreign Relations Friendly

REFERENCE TO ACTION AGAINST ITALY

Domestic Matters Fully Covered

London, December 30

The King's Speech at the opening of the new Parliament to- day was read by the Lord Chancellor la'the House of Lords, His Majesty who had cancelled the ceremonia) opening owing to the death of Princess Victoria conveying a message expressing regret that he was not addressing the House in person.

The opening passages of the King's Speech were as follows: "My relations with foreign powers continue to be friendly. My Government's foreign policy wil heretofore be based on the firm support of the League of Nations. They will remain prepared to fula, in co-operation with other members of the League, the ob- Bigations of the Covenant. In particular they are determined to use at all times the full weight of their influence for preserva», tion of peace.

*In pursuance of these obligations my Government have felt compelled to adopt, in co-operation with some fifty other member states, certain measures of economic and financial nature in re- gard to Italy. At the same time they will continue to exert their influence in favour of peace acceptable to the three parties in the dispute, namely Italy, Ethiopia and the League of Na- tions.

"My Government have issued in vitations to the Governments of other countries which were parties to the Washington and London naval creaties to attend the 'con-

ference in London this month with

CHEAP MONEY AMERICA AND JAPAN

IN BRITAIN

Government Makes History

London, Dec. 3.

The British Government made two-fold English financial history to-day. Never before has the Government borrowed at one per and cent. except Treasury Bills never before had It borrowed for twenty Ave years at 21 per cent.

Confidence in the Government is tinged with surprise «.05 13 evidenced by the Stock Exchange where the advance sometimes ex- ceeded two points, reflecting the public realisatiori of the high Government credit.

Bankers consider the successful subscription of the 24 per cent. issue 15 a foregone conclusion, especially since it solves the difficulties of many trustees who had hitherto vainly searched for suitable investment, while the one per cent. loan ensured ап enthusiastic reception in the money market while rates remain low- Reuter,

London, Dec. 3... The Treasury announcement of the flotation of two large govern.

IN CONFLICT

Political Questions At

Naval Conference

London, December 3. „,

On the eve of the Naval Conference it is become increasingly elear that the Americans will insist on elimination of politics) questions, while Japan wishes to include them, dea'arus `the Now York correspondent of the "Manchester Guardian)**

Behind this development Ses the fact that the American Gov- ernment has not yet decided its future polley in the Far East.

with

There is an active and growing group desirous of withdraw- ing from the Far "East rather than come into conflict Japan.

the

Adherents of this policy advo cate that when the Japanese in- terfere with foreign rights in the districts in China where British in- terest heaylly outweigh the Amer- can, the United States ahou'd stand aside and let

British Government take the initiative.

They also argue that American trade in the Far East is likely to grow larger if Japan is in control than with China remaining disor- ganised,

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ment borrowing operations, total- APATHY IN THE

ling £300,000,000 ori terms setting up a new record for cheap govern- ment borrowing which was made this morning, gave much satisfac-

the Stock Exchange this morning and leading government issues were marked substantially higher."

British Wireless.

areas in which the burden of un- employment was greatest and totion to the gilt-edged section of developments of any measures like ly to be advantageous to them.

It was added that the problem of securing improved conditions in the coamining, industry was receiving the anxious consideration of Min- isters and active steps in contem-

a view to the conclusion of a new international treaty for limitation naval armaments. I have learned with satisfaction that all invita-plation to this end included pro- tions to this conference have been accepted and I trust that its la- bours will be crowned with suc-unification of coal royalties, and cess,"

EMPIRE DEFENCE Addressing members of the Com- mons, the Speech proceeded: "The fulfilment of our International ob- ligations under the Covenant, no less than the adequate safeguard- ing of my Empire, maes it urgent- ly necessary that the deaciencies in my defence forces should be

mad: good.

the

"My Ministers will in due course lay before you their proposals which will be limited to min mum required for these purposes.'

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posals for co-ordination of selling arrangements of the coal industry,

review at provisions for safety of workers in the mines in the Hght of modern scientific knowledge.

SILVER MARKET

From Our Own Correspondent)

London, Dec. 3. London Silver prices to-day were unchanged as follow:

Dec. 2 Dec. 3. 29-1/4 29-1/4 28-7/8 28-7/3

Spot

Forward

FAR EAST

Lord Winterton's Advice

London, Dec. 3.

The correspondent states that while this viewpoint is gaining ground it is not yet the opinion of the min- Jority of American omcials" who think the United States can over-

awe Japan by a show of force and maintain the existing situation.

They also believe that the mili- tary clique in Japan' will soon be forced to medify its policy owing the to 'economic difficulties and rising tide of discontent of the Japanese population.—- Eelter,

ROYAL FAMILY BEREAVEMENT

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Death Of Princess Victoria

gress.

London, Dec. 3.

who

She

At the China Association ban-

Princess Victoria, eldest of the. quet, Lord Winterton, the Presid-King's two sisters, died after & ent, emphasised the British Gov-brief illness this morning at her ernment's onerous task in the Far home in Buckinghamshire. East to correlate, the legitimate had been in indifferent health for Interests of Great Britain with about three weeks, but it was only these of China, Japan, United in the last ten days that her con- States, Russia and other powers.dition became serious.

The King It they were sometimes impatient and

visited Queen,

the with the Government they must re- Princess a week ago had been member the difficulties and endea- your to take a worldwide view of imperial and international politics and problems.

Lord Winterton hoped that the Commoners of the China Com- mittee will make more progress than in the last Parlament and purpose of enabling Railway Com- The People's Council has receiv-overcome the apathy regarding panies to carry out special deve- ed a message from the Governor- the Far East, ments. a measure for promoting General announcing an increase further development of civil air in the rubber quota of the Nether- communications both in this coun- landa Indies in 1936 by 57.000 tons. try and throughout the Empire, to 1937 by 53,000 tons, and in 1938 and proposals for substantial deve-

OTHER MEASURES Other measures adumbrated in- clude proposals for making · Im- proved, arangements for assistance to unemployed and for insurance of agricultural workers against un- employment, introduction of a Bil to authorise the guarantee by the Stale of a oan to be raised for the

DOMESTIC MATTERS Domestic matters were then dealt with and the speech noted that the polley of Ministers, while con-lopment of the educational services tinuing to foster general recovery of trade, industry and agriculture, would pay special regard to those

ATHLETE'S SEX FREAK

Woman To Become A Man

Prague, Dec. 3.

of the country and for raising of the school age.— British Wirelesn

KIDNAPPING IN FRANCE

Successful End To

- Police Hunt

Marselles, Dec. 2.

Miss Zdenka Koubkova, famous

The sudden and happy ending of Czechoslovak holder of the wo-

"the French Lindbergn case" to-day men's world 800 metres record, es- tablished last year at the world whipped the population, into fran- Games in London, will shortly be-tic demonstrations outside, the

come Mr. Zdenek Koubka.

This

Doctors informed Koubkova that she has the optior of either sex. She decided to submit to a minor operation to become a man. will be her second operation.

Since her was doubted, Koubkova has resigned from the women's sport organisations.

sex

police station here, mingled with shouts of joy and imprecations against the kidnappers who were safely locked up within.

The

case was

one in which Claude, the 18-months-old child of a respected doctor, named Maime jac, was stolen from under the eyes of its nurse by an old The question of her records will whose limp proved a clue to her probably come before the Interna-subsequent capture tional Board. It is thought that Demand for ransom of 50,000

a female when she broke the re- cords,..........ahe" is Akely to retain

woman,

INCREASE IN RUBBER QUOTA

by 53,000 tons.

Batavia, Dec. 3.

Individual restriction all round will be introduced during the

course of 1036- Reuter.

MYSTERIOUS EPIDEMIC

Dairen, Dec. 3.

GOVERNMENT BANQUET

constantly informed of her pro-

The crisis came on Sunday, evening when Her Highhess de- veloped acute and severe haemorrhage from the stomach. Transfusion of blood Was per-

formed, but it had only temporary benent and death occurred at 3

o'clock this morning.

it

Queen Maud of Norway, younger The British Government gives

banquet to-night at Lancaster sister of the King, is in England.

Immediately after the an Honse in honour of the Chinese exhibition. Mr. Ormsby-Gore pre-nouncement last night of Princess sides and the guests include Mr. Victoria's critical condition.

Waiter became known that the arrange- Ramsay MacDonald, Mr. Runciman. Lord Lytton Br Cecilments for the King and Queen to Harcourt Smith, the Ambassadors drive to-day in state from Buc- of Brazil, China France Germany, kingham Palace to the House of

where the Russia and Turkey, - Sir William Lords.

traditional in

with

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connection

Llewellyn, Ministers of Iraq

and ceremonial the Netherlands, Dr. Kummel state opening of Parliament was Director-General of the Berlin to have been observed, had been a mysterious epidemic is at pre-State Museum, the Conservator, of "cancelled

The new Parliament was ac- sent sweeping Heliungklang pre- the Amsterdam Museum, "and all fecture, around the Koshan dis-directors of the British National cordingly opened to-day in trict, and has claimed 40 known Museums. Libraries and Art Gal-absence of His Majesty and the

'King's speech was read behalf by the Lord Chancellor in the House of Lords, British Wirelen.

dead since November 21. The ac- tual mortality' is higher."

At first it was believed to be the Walte Plague, but post mortem examinations have shown no signs!" of this disease.

The peatlience is more malignant, claiming lives within four hours. Women are especially susceptible. The situation is regarded as very grave, for this rich granary district has hitherto been free from dread- ful epidemics.

where.

Manchukuo and Japanese ex- perts are hurriedly proceeding to the infected district, seeking to ea- tablish the cause and nature of the plague. They are taking steps for the eradication of the trouble. Their work is hampered by the terror of the natives, who are bolt- ing from places where the disease as there is evidence that she was francs reached the child's father has made its appearance and

Immediately after it was stolen, possibly are carrying infection else after which...... thuisreatest.police.

Omahals are desperately hunt in the history of France be- trying to separate those who have gan. Thousands of detectives were been in the danger area and who Crafted in; all shipping was watch might already have suffered con- ed, and public feeling became in- tense when a radio station broad-Beuter, cast poignant appeals to the mis- creants to treat the child properly, accompanied by detalled Instruc- tions as to how he should be fad."

Los Angeles; Dec. 2. The police combed the town and John B. Reed, the 19-year-old eventually found the child in a son of Mr. J. Theodore Reed, pro- house occupied by a woman, 68|minent. film producer, died here years of dg:, named Roland, and to-day as the result of a bullet her 24-year-old son.

wound in the 'head

them. Kester.

DR. GORTZ TO STAND TRIAL

London, Dec. 3.. Dr. Hermann Gortz, former om- cer in the German Air Force, who was charged with making a plan of an aerodrome and. conspiring with a German girl to obtain in formation contrary to the omcial Secrets Act was committed for tris, at the Old Bailey

On being committed for trial, he Bald "I do not feel guilty,"

tagion.

YOUTH'S SUICIDE

Only on occasions.of.rave land- The youth was a student at the ings of foreign celebrities have the California University, and the streets been so peched with de- police state that he feared he lirious crowds as they were to would be unsuccessful in his ex- day-

aminations. Brister."

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MILAN SENSATION

Mysterious Death Of Italy's Magoate

COURT MOURNING

London. Dec. 3. All flags in public buildings were at half mast to-day. Telegrams and messages of sympathy are pouring into Buckingham Palace.

Alao in Special Xmuan Cowen:

of 3.6 and 1 Bottle

in

everyone's thoughts just

now

"BLACK & WHITE

SCOTCH WHISKY

The spirit for Christmas!

PEACEFUL SETTLEMENT OF THE DISPUTE

Another Draft Proposal By Experts

(Special to the "Hong Kong Daily Press"). (By Talegraph, Copyright, Telegraphic Messages Ordinance, 1894. Received, December 5, 480 p.m.)

Paris, December 3..

The French Ambassador to Italy M. de Chambrun 'conferred' with the Italian Under-Secretary and Foreign Affairs Minister, Signor Suvich on Monday, states a report from Rome which ex- presses bellef that the conversations between the two statesmen were due to the Initiative of M. Laval who is anxiong to" reopen" negotiations for the peaceful settlement of the Italo-Abyssinian conflict.

"Le Jour" asserts that the draft proposal which has been Jointly prepared by the British and French economical experts, and is now being examined by the British Government, suggests that Abyssinia should code to Italy a strip of territory, which would connect the Malian Colony of Eritrea and Somaliland while Italy on the other hand should return to Abyssinia certain parts of Abyssinian territory occupied by the Italian troops,

The proposal has been favourably received by the Italians, declares the paper, which also is confident that the sprzested solution will prove acceptable to the Abyssiniana.

Sir Samuel Hoare's visit to Paris will give the British For eign Secretary opportunity to elaborate details of the proposed settlement, adds the paper-Transocean Kuo Min.

ITALIAN LOSSES

Rome, Dec. 3. Italian losses in East Africa for the month of November according to an official announcement total four officers and three non-com-

the Ogaden southern front and not for any military purpose. Reuter.

TIGRE ADHERES TO ITALY

Asmara, Dec. Z. What is regarded as proof that missioned officers, all serving in the Italian political penetration is the motor transport columns, while bearing fruit, is contained in an one officer and 40 soldiers died as official announcement that Colonel the result of illness and accidents. | Gheremedinhagos of Chire, whe Thirty five labourrs lost their represents Tigre in the Ethiopian Ilves in November from various Parliament, has arrived at Adowa causes, the total deaths of labour- and mude his submission to the ers for the last eleven months be- political commissioner there. ing 229-

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ETHIOPIAN OFFENSIVE Rome, Dec. 2.

The Court has gone into mori- The mysterious death of one of ing. All Royal engagements of a

Addis Ababa, Dec. 3. Italy's biggest industrialista has public character are cancelled. The The number of Abyssinian troops- caused a sensation in Milan.

scene in the House of Lords at the now concentrating on the northern. Frande Ufficiale Feltrinelli was opening of Parliament was shorn front is roughly 400,000 according stated to be worth 200,000,000 lire at the customary brilliance, the to reports from Dessie, which add and he was appearing before the Peers wearing ordinary morning that the supreme command of Council Credito Italo to answer dress.| charges of trafficking with a for- eign country to the detriment of Italy.

Photographs of his letters to for- eign banks were produced at the hearings and the country, was watching developments with keen- est interest when Feltrinell was suddenly taken ill and dieda na

It was disclosed that Feltrindili | had $5,000 (UB.: currency) and £8,000,000 in Swiss banks in his wife's name.

The Government has sequester- ed all his property in Italy and is belleved to have placed a lien upon his accounts abroad- Reuter,

CHINA CLIPPER

CHIám, Dec: 3. The China Cliper, bound for California from Manila, took off for Wake Island at 10.11 om. G. M. T to-day Reuter

PRIVATE BURIAL

Princess Victoria will be buried privately at Windsor Castle on De- cember 7--- Reuter

WIFE OF WALL STREET MAGNATE

Faces Murder Charge

these forces has been entrusted to Ras Desta. It is regarded possible here that the great offensive has begun already to-day, which is the day of the Patron Saint of Abyssinia, St. George, g

It is now claimed that all Tigre has adhered to Italy Firuler.

OIL EMBARGO

France Not Surprised At Britain's Agreement

Paris, Dec. 2 News that the British Cabinet has agreed in principle to favour an embargo on petroleum against Troops of Ras Imra have now Italy. If no pacific settlement of reached the River Takkaze and the Italo-Ethiopian dispute is in have established contact with the sight by December 12, has created" forces of Ras Ayelu, and the army to surprise in well-informal quar of Ras Mulugeta has likewise taken ters hens, p up a position in Abonasiaschi re gion, while large forces apparently are standing in readiness on the slopes of the mountain, to the east of Makale, east of the Italian Unes Transocean Kuo Min

Doubtless in view of the proba bility of such a decision, M. Pierre Laval, the Prime Minister, had re- quested Signor V. Cerutti, the Italian Ambassador in Paris, to endeavour to obtain some idea of Bignor | Mussolini's intentions and desires in order that, the explorn- tion of the possibilities of peace might be speeded up.

Santa Barbara Dec. 2. Charged with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to

HARRAR ONLY DEPOT FOR commit murder." Mrs. Dorothes

WOUNDED Livermore, former wife of the Way

Geneva, Dec. 2. Street, magnate, will face a pre- iminary hearing on December J. The Ethiopian Government has It la believed in French quarters; Ball has been fixed at £1,600 informed the League of Nations that the British decision adds CA eash and £1.200 in property, that it has decided, in order to further incentive to energetic ac

Mrs. Livermore has returned to save its civil population from air tion for a peaceful settlement Te prison pending arrangements by bombardments, to withdraw all 16 firmly hoped that some possible her lawyer to meet the ball re troops from Harrar.pathy for negotiations will reveal quirements.

Harrar will henceforth be used | itself before December

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