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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, MAY 28, 1936.

HAPPINESS ON BOARD THE

QUEEN MARY

Tweed Coats And Skirts For London Beauties

PASSENGERS ON BOARD

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New York On Monday

London, May 27.

(Aboard the Queen Mary from Reuter's Special Correspondent)

"1 never imagined there could be so much happiness among three thousand people all at once as there is to-night among the passengers and crew of this ship.

"The crew are openly jubilant, and the passengers enchant- ed by the page-boys and, stewards in startlingly new uniforms who pounced upon our bags as soon as we came aboard and took charge of some of the smartest luggage I have ever seen, but then some of it contains evening dresses so smart that they, are being taken to New York as the latest fashion,

The passenger list is printed in gold and blue with a golden replica of the Queen Mary embossed on the cover which reads like the London gossip writers' dream of heaven.

"Tweed coats and skirts seeth to be the favourite travelling wear for many London beauties aboard,

"To-night in the cinema, which

In the event of fire would be flood- ed immediately with carbonic gas, we saw films not only of our de- parture but also the Derby, flown, by special aeroplane to Cherbourg. During the voyage passengers will see all the latest films.

"All the officers emphasise that under no circumstances will any risk be taken to secure, the Blue Ribond. Everything depends on the weather.

"To break the record the Queen Mary must reach Ambrose Light at 6 o'clock on Monday morning, but Sir Edgar Britten, when questioned." invariably replied that he expects. to be in New York at noon Monday."

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LINER DEPARTS

London. May 27. The liner Queru Mary sailed from Southampton, at 4.34 on her maiden voyage to New York- Hester.

RIVAL "ATTRACTION

London. May 27. The departure of the Cunard- White Star ner Queen Mary on, her maiden trans-Atlantic voyage to-day will provide the greatest rival attraction the Derby has ever had.

A quarter million people are ex

cheer the giant liner pected to

from the shore as she passes down Southampton Water, while 20,000 will follow her in all manner of small craft.

Overhead, flying boats and air liners will circle, dipping in salute. The Royal Marine Band from Portsmouth will play the Uner away from the quayside.

FIELD MARSHAL'S BATON

Presentation' To His Majesty

Eighteen. special trains and hundreds of charabancs will con- vey sightseers from all over the country to Southampton.

Reuter, learns that no decision has beert made whether the mer will attempt to secure the Blue Riband

her on

maiden voyage. Everything will depend on the conditions and the Anal decision will rest with the Commander. Sir Edgar Britten.~~ Heute

GOOD LUCK MESSAGES

London, May 27.

With over 3,000 persons aboard her and hundreds of thousands "watching her from shore, Britain's greatest liner Queen Mary will steam out of the ocean dock at Southampton this afternoon un ma den voyage across the Adantic.

her

Twenty special trains are being run from London and many others from different parts of the country packed with people who watch her departure.

will!

She, will make her way through dozens of excursion steamers, while numerous aeroplanes and seaplanes will signal messages of good luck from the air.

A description of the liner's de- parture will be broadcast in the B.B.C...programmes this afternoon and each evening in addition to the special broadcasts during her Reports of the liner's voyage.

will be relayed direct progress from the ship during the usual news bulletins.

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Thousands French people will wait at Cherbourg in the evening to greet the Queen Mary. -British Wireless.

COMPROMISE WITH ITALY

Soviet Suspicions Of German Policy

KING TO KEEP

HIS PROMISE

To Unveil Memorial On Vimy Ridge

CANADIANS WHO FELL IN WAR

London, May 27.

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In accordance with the prom.se made.. while he Was Prince Wales, King Edward, on the in- vitation of the Canadian Govern- ment, will unveil on July 26 memorial on Vimy Ridge to the Canadians who fell in the Great War. At the King's, request, the "Premier made this statement n

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I will be the first time that the King of England has left his own country for several years. « His visit to France for the ceremony will be only of short duration, and it is possible he may proceed by

air.

The memorial is dedicated to 12.000 Canadians who fell in the war, but who have no dentifiable grave. Their names are engraved around the base of the memorial,

This measures 237 feet long on which stand two main pylons each 138 feet high.

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structure weighs 30.000 tons and contains twenty figures each 12 feet high. It stands on Vimy Ridge, the capture of which was achieved by the Canadian forces, in 240 acres of ground which the French Government have presented to Canada This area has been cleared and planted with trees which give the memorial 1 beaut.ful setting. During night time it will remain flood lit.

Presiden: Lebrun and many other distinguished Frenchmen will meet the King for the cere mony and several "thousands of Canadian ex-servicemen are to cross the Atlantic to be present at the unveiling. British Wirelese.

BRITISH EMPIRE

CONFERENCE

Comprehensive Range Of Subjects

London, May 27. The "Times" to-day foresees a miniature Imperial Conference in London, within the next few weeks, which it believes to be of particular value in the present juncture when the international situation neces- sitates Britain and the Dominions keeping in line.

Dr. Earl Page, Vice-Premier of Australia and Minister of Com- merce. is at present in London. Mr. O. Pirow. Minister of Defence of South Africa, is at present en route here. The Canadian Prime Minister, Mr. W. L. Mackenzie King. is coming to London next month. Mr. Walter Nash, Minister of Finance and Customs, is coming

scort from New Zealand as possible.

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All are on their way to a confer- ence to deal mainly with commer- cial matters, except Mr. Pirow, who will discuss problems in connection with communication and defence in South Africa..

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AIRWAYS AND SHIPPING

London, May 20.

Moscow, May 28. It is understood that the Kremlin The King's acceptance of a Field

The "Times" is certain the talks Marshal's baton was marked by is urging a compromise with Italy, will cover the whole range of sub- the minimum of ceremony at Buck- believing that German policy en-

jects, from foreign policy to de- talls the greatest threat to Euro-fence communication and inter- Ingham Palace this afternoon.

Six Field Marshals, the Earl of pean peace. M. Radek, writing in national trade.- Cavan, Baron Milne of Salonika "Isvestia," says an eleventh hour Reuter and Rubislaw, Sir Philip Chetwode, i attempt will be made to organise Sir William Birdwood, Sir Archibald i collective security along the lines Montgomery-Massingberd, and Sir of the regional peace pacte pro- Claud Jacob, all in morning dress, posed by the fate M. Barthou. assembled in the State Apartments with the Duke of Connaught, who handed His Majesty the symbol of his rank and spoke a few words. His Majesty graciously replied.

Only twp Field Marshals of the British Army were absent; King Alfonse of Spain (abdicated) and the Emperor of Japan. leuter

HEALTH OF ITALIAN FORCES

Sir Aldo Castellani's Report

Urging, collective security as the sole means of maintaining peace. M. Radek declares that England is unable to protect her interests single-handed against Italian at- tack, while an Anglo-German un- derstanding would antagonise all the nations which are apprehensive

of German aggression. Reuter,

HARDING INCIDENT

CLOSED

Yhuanfu Affair-

Nanking, May 27. It is announced that the Chinése Government considers the Harding irident closed following receipt of the British Embassy's reply to the

Rome, May 27. Str Aldo Casteliani, director of the Italian Medical Services in Foreign Office note. The contents

of the reply have not been divulg-

Abyssinia. has made a report, re- garding the health of the Itailan ed. forces in East Africa which states that the health of the Army is excellent. Malaria has been check ed and there are no cholera cases, Beri-berl affected some civilians, but not any soldiers.-- Bester's Bulletin Service.

Anglo-Dutch Interests In Conference

TIN COMMITTEE MOTOR WORKERS AUSTRIAN POLITICAL

DECISION

ON STRIKE

Quota Postponement Cards And Music To

Criticised

London, May 27.

The Tin Committee's postpone- ment of the July-September quota

Pass The Time.

FACTORY OCCUPIED

dec.sion until within a week of ("Hong Kong Daily Press" Special)" becoming operative is generally criticised us handicapping pro- ducers and involving the market In further months of uncertainty during which consumers are likely to continue A hand-to-mouth policy.

Paris. May 27. Having taken the precaution of bringing playing cards, Tamo- phones and radios to pass the time, the "striking workers of the. Lavalette motor works at Stoun and the Newport Astra aeroplane factory at Atlssy spent the night as agreeably as possible in the factory buildings of which they have taken possession since Tues- day.

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The absence of a decla.on is also widely interpreted to indicate dis- agreement among "the committee, It is believed that BoLvia, being a high cost producer is opposed to any quota increase as it is likely to result in 2 lower pr.ce, and The strikers demand a 40-hour insisted on being able to make up week and a fortnight's holiday" an- leeway in due course, while the nually on fully pay. At Atissy Dutch also are unlikely to view they threatened ta destroy

set lower price level favourably unless the machines and

Ore gulder devaluation occurs.

the bullidngs if any attempts were The latest figures, however, shewmade to dislodge them. The fac-t the April exports from thetory owners then asked the police restricting countries to be 11,444 to refrain from interference. tons compared to the permissible The motor works of Hotchkiss in 12.172 with Bolivia only 2,388 from Levalo, Renault, and Flapane Sulza the allowance of 3,293 tons, thus in Stoun prevented the strike by d sappointing hopes that a settle- immediately granting the demands ment of the currency problem of the workers. a fact which is would result in release of large hailed by the Marxist press as s Bolivian stocks previously held "great prolɛtartan victory," hack.

The strike, spread, to-day to a

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Nevertheless the market expects number of small factories and the next visible supply to shew anmay. It is feared, eventually affect increase of about 1,000 tons, partly the whole French, metal industry. drawn from Eastern carry-over" {'rnuancean News Servier. and partly due to slacker demand.

Reuter understands that the re- presentatives who are going to Bangkok will be Lowinger and van Broek.- Reuter

SILVER MARKET

(From Our Own Correspondent)

London, May, 27. London Silver prices to-day were down 3/8 for "Spot" and 5/16 for Forward" as follow:-

May 27

Spot Forward

May 26 20-1/8 20-1/8

19-3/4 19-13/16

SITUATION IN PALESTINE

No Stone Throwing And Rioting

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MEASURES TAKING

EFFECT

London, May 27.

A communique from the High Commissioner of Palestine. to the Colonial Office states that the situation throughout the country quieter. To-day there

CORONATION OF is much

THE KING

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MID-WEEK DAY NEXT MAY

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CONFUSION

COMMUNIQUE ISSUED BY

"FRONT MILITIA”

Invitation To Join New Organisation

"HOME GUARDS" SHOW

"Hong Kong Daily Press" Special)

FIGHT

Vienna, May 27.

The confusion prevailing in the Internal politieat situation in Austria is illustrated by the almost simultaneous publicstion of two communiques issued respectively by the Vice-Chancellor, Baar Baarenfels, as leader of the "Front Militia." and by the. -

the press department of Prince Starbemberg's organisation.

Home Guardes."

In his communique which was sent out through a semi-of- cial news agency, the Vice-Chancellor appealed to all members. of the hitherto existing military formations to join the new or ganisation "of volunteers, to be known as the "Front Militia," forthwith, and announced the appointment of Major General Puchmayer as deputy leader of the Militia whose relations with will bence- the Federal Army. according to the communique, forth be very close.

The Vice-Chancellor goes on to affirmed its loyalty to Prince von define the Militia's atm 28. 1 Starhemberg.

It is learned on high authority struggle for a Christian German

that the Heimwehr chief's new pro- co-operative Siate."

Shortly after the Vice-Chancel-gramme consists of arming its members to the teeth, despite the lor's appeal had been launched a statement by the "Home Guards" Chancellor-Dictator's intention to

disarm them. appeared in which the provisions of the new law incorporating all military bodies in the "Father- land" front are completely ignor- 4.

As far az possible, Heimwehr troopers will join the official miliája, but they will retain their Reim- wehr allegiance. The remainder of the men will be organised to resist. disarmament.

The Vice-Chancellor. Baarenfels, elevated tion when Chancellor with Fascist Schuschnigg OUS

The statement goes on to an-

that Founce

the organisation's staff will be transferred trom Vienna to Ling and that the well-

known

ideas, Herr Wenninger, has been Starhembers, and appointed Chief of Staff.

Political circles have so far tall- ed to solve the mystery arising from the fact that the Vice-Chan- cellor is also one of the leaders of the "Home Guard."- Trganocean News Service.

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TROUBLE BROODING

Vienna, May 27.

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extinguished without struggle. This fact is proved by the outcome of a protracted secret conference of all provincial leaders: alaconic communique announcing that the Heimwehr headquarters being transferred to Linz.

of Dr. Schuschnigge,

are Heimwehr, will not resigns the Government.--

Reuter,

MANDATE MEETING AT GENEVA

Italian Representative Not To Preside

Geneva. May 27. The High Commissioner's report on the administration of Palestine in 1935 will be presented to the permanent Mandates. Committee to-day.

The Heimwehr, still loyal to was no stone throwing and rioting Prince von Starhemberg, are not at Jaffa for the first time since going to allow their organisation trouble started and this indicates to that the strong measures taken by

having the authorities are effect. heuter's Bulletin Service.

GUERRILLA WARFARE

- London May 2T.

Jerusalem, May 25.

Linz is Frince von Starhemberg's It is expected that the date of The Arab turbances in Pales-

The Italian representative, who birthplace. King Edward's Coronation will be tine are increasing from day to

Herr Karl Wenninger has been | was to "preside at the meeting will made public to-morrow. The final day and have now taken the form appointed Chief of the Heimwehr not be present and the chine wil decision will be taken At the of regular guerrilla warfare aga.nst

General Staff and the conference be taken by the Belgian delegate Privy Council meeting in the the Mandate Government's police

the This is a sign that Sicher Muse- the Intention of affirmed morning and it is anticipated that and troops. The whole of western

does not a lafend to 0- the Prime Minister will make an Palestine from Haifa in the north Prince, its leader, to pursue the lini announcement on the subject in to Nazareth in the east with Jeru-fight for the aime for which it was operate with the League-

The conference also Hrutera Bulletin Service... organised. the Commons during the after-salem and Gaza in the south is in-

roon.

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fested with armed bands who in It is understood that the United the past two days have been at- Kingdom and Dominion Govern- tacking the police and soldiers ments have been in communica- from ambushes, cutting telephone. tion as to the most suitable day wires, putting signals on the rail- and the interests of the general way out of aetion. The centre of public and of shipping, railway the revolt now appears to and other concerns specially shifted to Gaza where in addition affected have beep taken into con- to signals being damaged the rail- sideration

way lines were torn up on Tues- day, thus causing a suspension of this important section of the line providing the connectiori with Egypt.

It is generally believed that a mid-week day during next May will be selected.- British Wireless..

DARDANELLES ZONE

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In the streets of Gaza itself. barricades have been erected and violent street-fighting has occurred between rioters and troops.

JERUSALEM QUIETER

Geneva, May 20. A conference on the situation

In Jerusalem the conditions are arising out of Turkey's re-occupa- tion of the demilitarised Dardan- now quieter thanks to the energetic elles zone will be held at Montreaux measures taken by the authorities immediately after the Leagic so that. It has been possible to de- Council meets, probably on June 16. spatch troops and tanks to Gaza It is expected that Mr. Anthony and other threatened towns, in-

cluding Nablus where Eden will preside.

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The Turkish delegation will be Arabs are firing wildly at the mül- mittee, were considered when the headed by the Foreign Minister, Dr. |tary campa conference opened to-day, attend-Tewük Aras, and will arrive at the

An audacious attempt to seize ed by representatives of Imperial conference with a prepared plan. ; Airways, Royal Dutch Airways, and Reuter.

all prominent British and Dutch European and Oriental "shipping lines.

Both trips and fares were dis- cussed.- Reuter.

RED CROSS UNITS EVACUATE

("Hong Kong Daily Press" Special)

Djibouti, May 26.

The Chinese Government note

All International Red Cross. De- urged the recall, of Mr. Harding. British Consul at Yunnanfu, alleg-tachments, with the exception of ing that he had assaulted two one Bwedish whose whereabouts scout-mastera at the Consulate are not known, have arrived here,

and are preparing to leave.- Transoceam News Servicki.

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BELGIAN CABINET

Brussels, May 20. M Van Zeeland's Cabinet resign- ed after its afternoon meeting to- day.

Although the Socialists obtained a slim majority of seats in the general election, the Catholics will be asked to form a new Govern- ment, based on a Socialist-Catholic coalition, as heretofore.

M. Van Zeeland is seeing the King this evening, but it is uncertain whether or not he will retain the Premiership.-- Reuters Bulletin Seraren.

á Jewish steamer outside the three. mile limit at Telaviv was made by Arabs who surrounded the steamer in boats and threw bombs at it. The police, however, raced out from Telaviv in fast motorboats in time to free the steamer from the attackers

Any hopes that the Arabs may have entertained that the Manda- tory Government might weaken, were squashed by a speech by the British High Commissioner Lord Wauchope on Tuesday at the Levante Fair in Telaviv, when he stated that neither strikes nor acts of violence would prevent the Bri- ttsh decisions and obligations un- der the Mandate being carried out

Transocean News Service.

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