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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, JULY 16, 1936.

LOCARNO POWER CONFERENCE

CONFERENCE SELLING NAVAL BRITISH SHIPBUILDING REVIVAL

French Government

Instructions

MEETING DESPITE THE ABSENCE OF ITALY

Little Hope Entertained

For Practical Results

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"Hong Kong Dally Press" Special)

Parls July 15. Instructions have been despatched to the French Ambassador In London to notify the British Foreign Office that the French Government desires that the Brussels Conference be held even though Italy does not participate.

Paris" newspapers declare that in London there is little in- clination shown to participate in the Brussels Conference under the present circumstances, but believe that the British Govern- ment will ultimately, allow itself to be persuaded to do as the French Government wishes, especially as the French view is shared by Belgium.

The press, however, entertains no concrete hopes that this con- ference would yield any practical results.

The radical "Oeuvre" asserts that France insists on the con- ference even if only France, Bel- gium and Britain attend, while the

M. Labeyrie, new chief of the Banque de France

SECRETS

Former U. S. Navy Man Charged

DEALINGS WITH JAPANESE

Washington, July 14

After months of veiled investiga- tion, police have arrested John S. Farnworth, former Leutenant-

commander in the American Navy, 籮 charge of selling naval

secrets to Japan.

The authorities claim to know. the name of the Japanese acer to whom Farnworth allegedly deli- vered information and hint at the likelihood of an early arrest.

When arraigned, Farnworth pleaded not gulity.

The warrant charges him with

CHOLERA GERMS delivering to a Japanese naval of

AT LARGE

Serious Incident At Alexandria

DRUNKEN SAILOR RESPONSIBLE

seen to be more than ever essential in the present intricate circum- stances if early progress towards acttlement of some of the main "Honz Kong Day Press Special

Alexandria, July 15. European difficulties

A drunken saior from a British achieved."-__

Teaset broke into the bacterioia- British Wireless

rical laboratory of the Harbour Administration. and smashed 3

is to

be

ITALY REJOICES

cer a book entitled "The Service of Information and Security, United States Navy Confidential Publica- tion."

Col. Frank Knox, Republican choles for Vice-President

AGREEMENT WITH TURKEY

Interviewed. Farnworth said he Dardanelles Problem

had talked with representatives. of some "Oriental Government about the possibility of his going abroad to organise an aviation corps. He did not know whether the govern- ment concerted was Japanese, or Chinese.

He denied that he knew any thing about any confidential pa- pers, but some papers relating to naval matters had been stolen from his home, he declared.

Nearly Settled

Montreux, July 14, An agreement has practically been reached on the disputed points of the Dardanelles coufer-

ence.

There will be a plenary session to-morrow and a convention may be signed at a final fül meeting towards the end of the week.

The drafting committee will

Echo de Paris," orged of the "Hong Kong Dally Press" Special ass container full of cholera | service nine years ago charged meet to-night to finally shape the

beavy industries. confirms this. adding that in London the view prevails that it would be better to postpone the meeting until Septem-

Rome, July 15. To celebration of the raising of sanctions. all Italy, et Mussolini's

bacilli.

for

b because by that time the real command is festooned in flags. ¡ cholera germs raised in this way

Purport of the Austro-German agreement would

have become apparent.- 43 Tranencear News Service.

POSTPONEMENT URGED

London, July 15. Consultation is understood to have been proceeding with other Interested powers in regard to the proposal made during the Genera consultation between the British, French and Belgian representatives that the meeting of the Locarno powers should be convened at Brussels later this month.

The authorities allege that Farn- worth was discharged from the with conduct prejudicial to the Although officials of the Minstry Navy- Public Health declare that Bruter.

The ccasion is seized upon by the

authorities ordered press for glorifying the patriotic soon perish in the open air, the spirit which enabled Italy to come

extensive precautions to be taken "through 241 days of sanctions war without harm. In fact, says the against an outbreak of epidemic. "Churnale d'Italia." Italy is strong- er, firmer and more resolute than

ever.

declares that the "Tribuna" lifting of sanctions means not only the admittance of their fallure, but also the complete political capitulation of the League of Nations, adding that the aupera state with which it was hoped to retard history, has now fallen to pieces."

government

Over three hundred persons who had come in contact with the Bal- lor were immediately given protec- tive injections. Among these per- sons were workers of the labora- tory. Egyptian and British officiais (police) and part of the crew of the cruiser London,

It no cholera cases develop by Thursday the matter can be re- sarded as satisfactorily disposed of. If, however, -symptoms of the Several editorials which discuss

then this question take the few that in The paper goes on to say that disease occur,

Austro-population of Alexandria will have the existing situation there are the conclusion of the advantages to be gained by post-German agreement, which happily to be inoculated poning the meeting until a later coincides with the raising of the raniacean News" "Nerur--.

⚫ date...

The Times," for instarice, re- marks that in any case the "Arst and immediate stage must be che of intensive consultation with other Thoughtful plan- Governments. ning and careful preparation through diplomatic channels are

GREAT BLAZE IN BULGARIA

Hundreds Of People Homeless

("Hong Kong. Daily Press" Special)

Sofia, July 15.

the complete sanctions, shows

of the League of breakdown Nations and proves the construc- tive, value of other methods. With the collapse of sanctions, the myth of collective security has also collapsed"

7rananeran News Service.

MOTOR RACING TRIUMPH

Great Achievement By Eyston

London, July 15.

The striking motor-racing A na broke out in the Bulgarian triumph of Captain Byston and Macedonian town, Banske, on

the salt Tuesday afternoon, and at first it, his assistant Denly on appeared to be a merely small nats of Utah which regained the local incident. It developed later. owing to a high wind, into a great 3 hours world record and 16 other conflagration,

The damage, assessed on Wed- nesday morning was not less that atteen million Lewa..

The fire began close to a factory and spread rapidly. Fire brigades put up a heroic fight, but before the flames could be brought under control, one hundred and thirty houses, with numerous sheds, barns, and outhouses were reduced to ashes.

детел

records for Britain was achieved in

a shade temperature of 110 degrees by day and in a fierce wind at- night on a track which in parts was breaking up badly.

Their car with a 480 horse-power Rolls Royce engine had maintained an average speed for two days matles per and nights of 138.34 hour, but this would have been even higher had it not been reces- A considerable number of farm animals also perished, and sevensary as a safety precaution during were rendered the heat of the afternoon to hold hundred persons homeless. Under the circumstar-her back to 125 miles per hour. ces it is a wonder that the loss of Only small circuits could be used life was not greater,

Blx persons were found dead be- Death the debris. three being children and two women. But as several children are still missing, the death toll may prove to be greater.

During the night the. Bulgarian Government sant a train to bring reller to the homeless, while thir- teen hundred workmen, from the and seven Are neighbourhood brigades from Bona sre engaged in "salvage work."

which further reduced speed..

Nevertheless the car's tools and spares were untouched throughout and Captain Eyston described the engine as mechanically perfect. It was ticking over sweetly after its terrific journey of 6,545 miles

ger than the Journey from Southampton to New York and back done in two days.

The previous 48 hours record held by three Frenchmen, Perrot Dhome and Girod, was 5,253 miles and this distance Byston and Dealy The cause of the fire is still on passed with nearly eleven hours ascertained Fronzerna News Server.

to apare British Wirelean,

SILVER MARKET (From Our Own Correspondent)

London, July 15. London Bliver prices to-day were up 1/8 for "Spot" and 1/18 for "Forward" as follow:

Spot

Forward

July 14 July 15 19-5/8

19-3/4 19-11/16 19-3/4

the PRODUCTION OF

MUNITIONS

FRENCH NATIONAL DAY FETE

Paria Celebration

("Hong Kong Daut Press” Special

Paris, July 14,

Vice-Admiral Brown Appointed

London, July 14.

to-

In the House of Commons day, the War Minister, Mr. A. Dur-Cooper, announced the ap

Increased Tonnage

Figures

CUNARD-WHITE STAR CHALLENGE

Munition Factories To Go At Full Blast

London, July 15.

Continued revival in British shipbuilding is recorded in re- turns of merchant vessels in Lloyd's Register for the quarter ended June. In England and Ireland alone there was an la- -crease of 8,371 tons works in band compared with the figures for the previous three months.

W

Tonnage under construction, 818,732 exceeded by 288,411 tons or upwards of 50 per cent that being built at end of June 1935 and was the highest quarterly total recorded since December 1930. It exceeded the aggregate tonnage under construction in four leading countries abroad. About 64,000-7.6 per cent on tonnage being built-are intended for registration abroad or for sale.

The leading countries abroad are 365,179 tons, Japin Germany 158,911 tons, Holland 148.005 tons, Sweden 124,250 tons, U.S.A. 90,275 tons. Denmark 71,620 tons.

The total tonnage under con- struction in the world amounted toʻ articles of the convention which caused the difficulties.

Under the settlement it is under-1.951,005 tons, of which 43.5 per cent was being built in Great stood that in the event of war, in which Turkey was a neutral, the Britain and Ireland. Dardanelles would be closed to all belligeren: warships, except those carrying out obligations under the League of Nations Covenant.- Rzute.

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"EARLY SIGNATURE ("Hong Kong Daily Press" Special)

Montreux, July 14. The acceptance by the Straits Conference of the last British compromise is now virtually as sured. It is asserted that the question of right of way in peace time has already been settled, and Britain is now prepared to agree to

an

In Great Britain and Ireland WBS begun upon construction 282,322 tons during the last three monthr. increase of nearly 50,000 tons compared with the corresponding total for the March quarter- British Wireless,

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UNSURPASSED ACTIVITY

BRITAIN MAY PROTEST

Indian Tortured In Manchukuo

London, July - 15. It is understood that the foreign Office is considering a protest, to Japan against the treatment or the British Indian Hussein and his wife during their detention in Man- chukua. Both Hussein and his wife were beaten by the police, while Hussein was subjected to water torture, large quantities of his water being forced down

mouth.

London, July 15. Unsurpassed activity in all Bri- lab shipyards is forecast. Lloyd's report for the Jtine quarter dis- closes 848,732 tons of building in the dissolution of the Straits Com British and North Ireland ship of fraud, but was released in con yards, 50 per cent, above last year. The highest quarter since 1930 was 43 per cent. of the world's shipbuilding," Russia excluded, of which figures are not obtainable:

mission.

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It is hoped that the pact will be signed by Friday unless an unfor-

seen hitch occurs.— Panxorran News" Nerwica

DIFFERENCES IN VIEWS

Dardanelles Conference

Difficulties

Hussein was arrested on charges

sequence of British extra-terri- toriality protest and the Japanese. authorities dropped the charges. Truter,

(An earlier. British Wireless cabin appears on Page 2)

The Cunard-White Star Lina contemplate at least eight new liners, apart from the sister ship to the "Queen Mary, completely modernising the feet and chal- pounds. Plants which have been lenging the world that they will idle for many years will be going specialize in intermediate steamers full blast. lurarjously atted at popular prices. The "Daily Telegraph" naval ex- Government rearmament. plans part, Mr. Hector C. Bywater, says The "Fete" of the 14th July was pointment of Engineer Vice-Ad-

mean that every naval shipyard that Shefteld alone will construct celebrated here in the customary miral Sir Harold Brown as Direc- tor-General of Munitions Produc-

Montreux, July 15.

will be occupied for six months. 24 fourtheen-inch guns, 110 six- fashion, the only difference from

The plenary session this morning mence with vessels from 33,000-inch guns, 200 4.7 and ave-inch guns, and 30,000 tons of the finest was postponed owing, it is reported, ton battleships to submarines, en- other years were the prominently on, who will be responsible for co-ordinating and expediting the displayed flags, whlist" in former

production of munitions, in ac- to new differences arising between gine works, toller works, gun and armour plate, years only official bulldings, bankscordance with the Goverment's Britain and Russia.

armour plate factories will be very The reconstruction programme and great department stores hoist-

The French delegation had a programme.

busy. Range finders, fire control is expected to continue at least till ed the Tricolour, this time

The

that Vice Admiral conversation with the British.

apparatus, and optical glass will 1942- population displayed flags to show Brown becomes an additional Russian and Rumanían delegations

entail orders for millions of Reuter the adherence to their parties. member of the Army Council in up to 1 o'clock this morning in an Whilst the Popular Front mèmbers connection with the new post has endeavour to smooth out the showed the Tricolour together with | created a great stir in Service cir- |-differences, but so far no solution Red Flags, with three arrows for cles. za" "

has been found. the Socialists and sickle and ham- mer

.For the Communists. pr emblems to the attached these Tricolour, the right wing parties' adherents only snowed the Blue, White, Red Flag of the Repulic.

the

M. Lena Blum, in a bugaucast speech appealed to the Popular Front adherents to be patient and not try to hasten the reform mea- aures, in view of the danger or the reaction, which walted for the chance of revenge.-

Trnancean-News Service.

POSTHUMOUS AWARD BY KING

Albert Medal For Late Dr. Melly

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Lact

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It la probably the first time that Private talks will continue en Admiral has sat on the Armv | to-day.—— Counell, and signs are not lacking | Keuter's Bulletin Service. that the War Office regards the ap- pointment distastefully. But Vice- Admiral Brown has achieved cut- standing success in his previous posts, and the latest appoinament indicates the Government's desire to bring the Army organisation up. to the highest possible standard- Reuter

POLITICAL MURDER IN SPAIN

Two Officers Confess

("Hong Kong Dally Pres" Special)

Madrid, July 14. After a cross-examination which lasted the better part of the n-th the 15 members of this police force, with two officers, Captain Mereno and Lieutenant Garrido confessed to the murder of Sate o as revenge. for the death of the shooting of their Lieutenant De Castillo by. Fascists.

London, July 14. His Majesty the King held an investiture at Buckingham Palace this morning. NO NAMA

among the recipients of honours was the mother of the late Dr. Melly, who led the British Rea Cross unit in Ethiopia and who was killed taking succour to the wound- ed during the rioting in Adam Captain Moreno and the kiled Ababa after the flight of Emperor De Castillo were already implicat Halle Belassie,

ed in the killing of right-wing Mrs. Melley received the Al-politicians some months ago bert, medal in gold, which is The President of the Republic equivalent to the Victoria Cross in has suspended the Cortes Session Civil honours,

for ons week in order to prevent clashes in the heat of excite

Transocean News Service.

Teoman Guards were in atten dance during the ceremony.— Hester & Bulletin Service.

LINDBERGH TO VISIT BERLIN

Study Of German Civil Aviation

"Don't Kong Dally Press” Spéciali

"Berlin, July 15 Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh the celebrated trans-Atlantic Ayer, is expected here in a few days' time to see the Olymple Sporta ground and the village, and to study Ger- man" civil aviation at close quar ters according to announcementa made by the press.DAT

A special programme to welcome the distinguished guest has been

Transocean News Service,

arranged.

SUPPORT FOR LANDON

Topeka, Kansas July 14. Colonel Breckenridge, the former Democrat candidate at the primary elections, has announced that he is supporting the Republican, Gover por Alfred Landon, against Pre- sident Roosevelt for the Presidency. -Reitor.

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