1936-01-30 — Page 9

VENEZELIST PARTY

Demertzis Announces

Resignation

SOPHOULIS READY TO

FORM CABINET

Reconciliation Of Various

Political Parties

(Special to the "Hong Kong Daily Tress" (Copyright).j

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Athens, January 29. ... The Venizelist, leader Sophoulls head of the party that cap- tured 125 seats cilt of 300 in Sunday's elections, will possibly be entrusted with the formation of the new Government or at least. invited to collaborate the anxiously awaited pronouncement on Tuesday about the aims and principles of his party under the restored monarchy. Owing to the abortive Venizelist insurrection last year, this statement at the present juncture is highly important.

Sophoully declared unequivocally that the best solution for Greece's political problems would be a coalition, but as › General Kondyll appears unprepared to collaborate in such, the next best" way out is A smaller coalition, At all events, says Sophoulis, the most important aim at this moment is the estab÷ lishment of domestic peace and the removal of party discord,

"I declare emphatically that even at the cost of sacrifices the Venizelists are prepared to strive for the attainment of this goal.

Should I be entrusted by the King with the formation of the Government, my endeavour will be to bring about an agreement among the various political parties by open discussion of the altuation with the party leaders. Should my efforts, however, be fruitless, I re- commend the King to dissolve the present Chamber and hold new elections on the majority principle on the ground that the system of proportional ballot proved unsuit- able to give the country a strong Government."

Sophoulis said that as regards foreign policy all parties have only

"We one programme:

should faithfully discharge all obligations undertaker by Greece."— Iransocean New Service.

LIFE RETURNS TO NORMAL

London After The Royal Funeral

London, Jan. 29. After the funeral, the country's life has returned is normal. Flags are now at full mast. Mourning dress la at largely observed, but dance music broadcasting been resumed.

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PREMIER RESIGNS

Athens, Jan. 29. Premier Demertzis was received in audience by the King and com- municated to His Majesty the offi cfal election results, and then an- nounced his resignation in order to facilitate the formation of a new political Cabinet.

Owing to the new situation that has thus arisen, it is assumed that Parliament will be convened for an earler date as originally planned.- Transocean News Service.

VENIZELOS'

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ATTITUDE Paris. Jan. 28. Despite the Liberal Party's suc- cess in the Greek elections the former leader of the group. M. Venizelos, who was banished fol- lowing the revolution last year. has decided not to return to po- uttes--

Reuter

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, JANUARY 30, 1936.

SUCCESS

Professor C. Demertzis, -newly- appointed Premier in Greece, bas announced his resignation a view of the political complications in

Greece and to assist in the forma- tion of a new government

SILVER MARKET

un-

(From Our Own Correspondent1

London, January 29, London silver prices were changed for "Spot" and unquoted for "Forward," as follow:-

Jan. 27 Spot.........

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UNREST IN

EGYPT

Jan. 29

Girls Join In The Strike

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Cairo, January 29. The University has been closed indefinitely owing to a renewed outburst of student demonstra tions on Tuesday. "The school strike continues to spread and now

BUSY WEEK FOR includes girls schools.

THE KING

Personal Matters For Decision

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London, Jan. 29. The King win spend busy week arranging official and per- sonal matters, though many think that after the funeral he will take

a rest.

Among the personal affairs will be the question as to where he will live. He has already taken one room at Buckingham Palace to transact official business. but

Three students, wounded during the recent shooting affrays, are now dead. One other student was killed at Damanhur ода Tuesday and several others more less seriously wounded. The unrest was still going on at a late hour on Tuesday night and there 1.re fears that it will be resumed on Wednesday-- Transocean Kuo Min.

WOUNDED SUCCUMB

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COMPLICATES

ECONOMIC LIFE

OF GERMANY.

Policy Outlined By Dr. Dietrich

[Special to the "Hong Kong Da

Press" (Copyright).)

Essen. January 29.

The fundamental principles on which the economic Hfe of the Third Reich will be developed and organised were set forth in 巍 speech by the Party Press Chief; De Dietrich, addressing the Ger- man Labour Front here.

Dr. Dietrich sild that the con- ditions for advancement must be the same for all Germans. In future the achievements of tech-

SITUATION IN GREECE

POLITICAL SITUATION IN EUROPE

M Romain Rolland, famous French author, was 70 years old yesterday

nology and cleverness of organisa- DANGEROUS MAN

tion will open up a better future for the whole nation.

Viewed from outside, the most essential task was to make der- many independent of the other countries, first of all as regards food supply, then all other economic necessities. This meant a thorough reorganisation of the entire economic life of Germany, but the goal would be reached.

That by no means meant isolat- ing the country from the rest of the world commercially. Germany world

identien import to the extent that other countries con- ferred buying power by accepting German products.

CURBED

Terrorist Murder

Plotter

French Discussion With British Statesmen

[Special to the "Hong Kong Balls Press" (Copyright.31

Paris, January 29,

The French Ministers attending the funeral of King George discussed many political points with their British colleagues dur- ing their stay in London. Although the semi-official News Agency denies the rumours that any negotiations of political character took place, the papers declared that Foreign. Minister Flandia and Marine Minister Pleki conferred with Mr. Anthony Eden, British Foreign Minister, and the First Lord of the Ad- mirality, Lord Monsell, and assert that the statesmen discussed amongst other questions also the situation which would be created if the demilitarised xane in the Rhineland should be occupied spain by Germany.

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"Petit Journal" declares that M. Pietri and Lord Monsell, during a conference lasting two hours, discussed the various questions concerning the London Naval Conference. The ques- tlon whether Germany should eventually be invited to parti- cipate in the Conference was also a question which was discuss- ed at this meeting-Transocean News Service.

ITALY AND OIL EMBARGO , forget that the European situation, Rome, Jan. 29. which is now about to develop, will The allegations made in the not and Italy in the same position foreign press as to the probable which it previously occupied," de-. attitude of Italy when oil:sanctions clares the paper. Special to the "Hong Kong DRY

would be put in force were the The warning, it is belleved here, Prese" (Copyright}} --

subject of criticism in authorita- | olso refers to the relations between Berlin, Jan, 29.

tive quarters here. It was neither Italy and Austria"- true that Italy was prepared to ac- Transocean Neior Service. One of the men involved in the tept the oil embargo quietly nor

PARIS CONCERN murder of Horat Wessel six years that she contemplated counter- But Germany had no intention

Paria, Jan. 28. ago, the habitual criminal Erwin sanctions for years to come, nor of capitulating before the com-

that even more drastic measures Government is much concerned It is uncerstood the French petitors, nor would she abandon Rueckert, who just finished his

were panned, It was, however, with the question the present standard of life. term for his part in the murder also not right for the "foreign

of Germany's Germany must use the technical of Horst Wessel, has again been Governments to work under any one of the Rhineland, which, by Intentions in the demilitarized triumphs ás its tool and not allow taken in custody, in order to pre- characterised the oil embargo as be armed

delusion.

Italy had long since the Treaty of Versailles, must not technology to become master. Then the prospects of a better age

vent him from resuming his cria definite hostile act, and would would come daily nearer- Transocean Buo Min

MORE ORDERS FOR KRUPP

"Oil Tanker For

Far East

(Special to the "Hong Kong Dal Press (Copyright).]

Essen, Jan. 29, One of the most striking features of the recently published annual of Friedrick Krupp report of the world renowned firm

was the in-.

1935 by 11.5 per cent.. crease of the export, orders during

Following on the heels of this remarkable achievement is the an- nouncement that the Standard- Vacuum Oll Company has fust placed an order for a 'motor tank- ship with the Germania Werft, in Kiel, a shipping dock belonging to

The new tanker of 15000 tons

dimensions the "Narragansett," launched, on January 12. The ven-

Cairo, Jan. 28. Three of the students wounded by police gunfire in yesterday's demonstrations, died to-day, at Mansura and the third at Da-the Krupp concern. manbur."

Police arrested 31 students con- will closely resemble in shape and

two

cerned with the burning of the

minal activities, which he began at the age of 13, and resulted in his being convicted no kss than twelve times for various crimes in- cluding highway robbery.

take all measures which abe thought right and appropriate to defend herself against mu Transocean News Service.

ROME WARNING

century.

for another quarter &

M. Pierre Flandin is known to be anxious to obtain the British Government's viewpoint in this matter, and it is believed he wil see the Prime Minister, Mr. Stan- Rome, Jan. 29. The recent exchange of diploma-retary, Mr. Anthony Eden, during ley Baldwin, and the Foreign Bec- Rueckert Joined the Communist

tic visits between Vienna and other his present visit to London in con- Party in 1928 and was subsequently capitals of the Danubian Basin nection with the funeral of King made one of the subordinate lead-

seems to cause some anxiety in George. ers of the so-called "Proletarianı

certain quarters here.. It is re- Self-defence" one of the most no-

It is learned that M. Pierre torious Communist Terroristic Or-consequence of these visits, al- Foreign Minister in

garded as having weakened in Laval, former Prime Minister and ganisations. In this capacity be though the Austrian Government ousted French Cabinet, just before the lately participated in the murderous plot did not desire such an effect. on Forst Wessel.

The court came to the conclusion that he should be kept in custody for an indefinite period.- Transocean News Servico.

SANCTIONS APPROVED BY SWITZERLAND

(Special to the "Hong Kong Daily

Preas" (Copyright).]

Berne, Jan 28

The paper "Tribuna" intimateabe her attitude if Germany broke | resigning... «ked Italy what would that "Italy may consider the re- her engagements with regard to organisation of certain foreign the demilliarised zone. political positions, if the pressure He received a favourable. reply. from the League of Nations should it is understood. Italy promised continue. If the fanatie advocates she would maintain her Locarno of sanctions want to go so far as engagements, and as she had only to declare an oil embargo, they seven divisions engaged in Ethiopia may do it, but they should not she did not lack for man-power,-

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LAWRENCE OF ARABIA MEMORIAL

London, Jan. 29.

ELISABETH BERGNER

London, Jan. 11. Elisabeth Bergner, who has been in bed for a week suffering from a ' chill she caught at Elstree, may be Monday. able t return to the studios on-

A memorial service to the Inte After lengthy debates the Swiss Lawrence of Arabia w be held National Council approved the Government's Sanctions Folley by this afternoon st St. Paulg Her new Barrie play will have 12 to 1 vote, 1 dissenting In Cathedral. The service is held to be postponed. She is appearingTM submitting a report on the Gov-connection with the dedication of in a fim version of "As You Like

Cainner, and it is thought that the caught cold on the set.

and whether he will move in to stay furniture of the School of Applied sel, which is destined for the Far. ernment's policy to Chief of the a bronze memorial to his memory | li;” directed by her husband, Paul

will be a matter which he will have to decide.

The King motored from York House to Buckingham Palace this morning to receive a number of importans, visitors, among them Prince Von Starhemburg Baron von Neurath.

Lord Shaftsbury presented the King an address of loyalty and He may retain his residence at condolence from the House of York House: St. James Palace. while he has already decided to keep his private residence at Fort Belvedere, Sunningdale, as this is within easy reach of London.

Lords.

The Queen is spending the day quietly at Euckingham Palace and there have been no ill effects.

Mr. Eden also had an interview with a number of visiting foreign Ministers.

Another matter is his Canadian ranch in Alberta. He may sell it a it is improbable he will go there The departure of distinguished again. He has spent much enjoy- foreign visitors has begun. Mable time on ble ranch which he Lebrun with "other French repre- Reuter's Bulletin Service.

owns by right of purchase.--- sentatives left, this morning fol- lowed by the King of the Belgians and others-

Reuter,

ROYAL FUNERAL BROADCAST

London, Jan, 28

Exclusive of British Empire sta

MUSSOLINI PRAISES BADOGLIO

[Special to the "Hong Kong Daily Press" (Copyright.)]

Aria at Bulake, The Egyptian universities have been closed in- definitely.

GAS FIRES

East, will be driven by Krupp Federal Department for Foreign which will be erected in the crypt Diese! motors of 3,600 horse Affairs M. Motta, stated that Reuter's Bulletin Sérvice. Students met this morning and power, This new order provides during his many years is Swiss resolved to present and maintain

work for 1,000, workers for one

League Representative, he had united front, and to hold Great year.

never felt the responsibility an Britain responsible for any dis-

heavily as in September 1935. union in the country-

The Federal Council had fully Reuter.

recognised the significance of the moment for Switzerland and view-"i ed the results achtered with satisfaction. Motta added that he was happy to have supported Laval's policy of conciliation.~~. "Transocean Run Win

MOB FIRED ON

Cairo, Jan. 28. One boy was killed and another wounded this evening when police opened fire upon à mob in Da- manhur which smashed lamp- posta and threw the town into darkness.

The rioters finally Backed police commandant's cfice -- Reuter.

DOCKYARD EXPLOSION IN CAVITE

the

Bet

Manila, Jan. 29. Might Cavite naval dockyard

iously, yesterday afternoon as a result of an explosion. followed by are, aboard the United States BITH- marine, B-40, which has been in dergoing repairs.

Rome, Jan, 29. Mussoint sent a telegram to Marshal Badoglio, congratulating Hons, the funeral service from his on the victory in the Temblen Windsor and the description of district, by which the enemy at the burial of King George V, was tempt to turn on the right flank relayed to practically every Euro- of the north front had been check-workers were injured, one pean country, North and South, ed. ME America North Africa, Japan and The telegram says: "My sincer Manchukuo.

est recognition is due to Your Ex Half an hour after the Royal cellency, who planned the opera Cortege left Westminster Hall, tions, as well as to the officers and pictures of London's farewell to soldiers of the home and native King George V were being flown armies who carried them out. to Paris' by specially chartered "It my desire that this recogni- to recover. All are Flipinos.

tion be expressed particularly to-The" Navy Fire Brigade extin Throughout the day privately wards the Blackshirts of the Divi-guished the flames with little dim- pired machines raced across the ston "Tenth of October" for the city o Channel for European cities with herolam with which they defended The explosion occurred as a "photographs "for newspapers. All the Waren Pass and repulsed the result of a short-circuit while the parts of the Continent are clam- enemy's attack after two days men were working on the sub- ouring for these illustrations— bitter nghting.”—

roarine's storage batterías en la va Transocean News Service.

Reuter:

planes.

Reuter,

Five of the injured men are in hospital and one is not expected

That the Krupp Kiel Dock should secure this new order so soon after executing the construc- tion of the "Narragansett" is re- garded in engineering circles here as recognition that in tanker building.Germany stands in the first rank.—-

Transocean Xua Min

More Hopeful Atmosphere At Naval Conference

be content with much greater re- duction, but the United States are dat wiling.

London; January 29. The Naval Conference was re- sumed to-day with the pros pects improved by the recess Similarly regarding cruisers. as the delegations, notably the France and Italy are backing British and American, got together Britain's request for 7,500 tons informally.

with 6-inch guns compared with The meeting of the Technical the present 10,000 tons and 8-inch. Committee bonus completed guns, and a compromise is hoped a draft publicity plan requiring for signatories to notify during the The third controvérsial point. first four months of the year of relates to the stage at which other keels being laid down within the powers like Germany and Russia four months of notification

are to be invited edi

At the afternoon's, meeting, the Committee will embark on qualita- tive limitation and on the basis of the preliminary talks there is reason to expect a reduction in battleships to 34,000 tons and 14- inch guna compared with the pre Bent 35,000 tons and 16-inch guns. Britain, France and Italy would

The British consider it tactically more advantageous to invite out- aiders before the final drafting of treaties, but the French are inclin ed to the view that others merely be invited to sign and may maice her own signature conditionally on Germany signing Reuter.

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