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GENEVA IMPOSES

SECRECY

Shanghai Settlement

Discussion

Geneva, Apr. 26. The Assembly Committee of Nineteen met to-day but very strict aflence was imposed upon the delegaten with the result that the nature of the proceedings have not been divalged.

Japan refuses to accept Sir Alites Lampson's compromise for- mula if it has offcial connexion with the proceedings at Geneva, while Tokyo is also demanding, a variation of the terms of the re- solution recently passed.--Renter.

TOKYO DECIDES.

Shanghai, Apr. 27.

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LINDBERGH BABY HOPE REVIVED IRELAND'S

HONOUR-SLAYING NINTH

TRIAL

FINAL STAGES

REACHED

SPECTATORS WAIT ALL NIGHT

Honolulu. Apr. 26.

A demand for the conviction of the accused in the "honour slaying" trial, on the charge Mr. Shigemitsu, the Japanese of second degree murder, carry- Minister in China, and the chiefing a sentence of from ten years' delegate to the Shanghai armis imprisonment to imprisonment

ice conference, this morning re-

for life, was made by the pro- ceived instructions to accept Sir

his final Alile Lampson's compromise Becution counsel in

address to the jury.

The case hangs on whether the jury finds that the crime was pre-¦ mediated or whether Lieut. Mag-i afe became temporarily insnue and alot Kahahawal when the Hawal

his part Ian confessed

In the criminal assault on Mrs. Massie. The prosecution led by Mr. John C. Kelley argues that various ! preparations, including obtaining į

A ONE-SIDED ARRANGEMENT

BRITAIN'S TRADE WITH RUSSIA

WEEK OF QUEST

CONTACT AGAIN ESTABLISHED

New York, Apr. 26. Mysterious comings and going among those most closely associated with Colonel Charles Lindbergh' in his search for the kidnap- pers of his son, have revived hopes that the baby will shortly be restored to his parents.

According to a high New Jersey State official, who gave the story to pressmen at Hopewell, New Jer sey, to-day, Colonel Lindbergh has re-established personal contact.

ransom money

Jo

He actually got into contact in the course of last week, conferring for some time with the group that rercived the

0 OD from him.

BOAT TRIP OFF COAST. Lindbergh now plans to meet

a coll of rope, pointed in premed Mr. Curtis in a boat off the Vir lation.

CROWDED COURT.

The

creuart

¦panian coust in complete the nego- tiations for the return of the baby. Curtis, who with two others, has was crowded with | been acting as intermediary be women. There Was tween Colonel Lindbergh and Thei white

įkidnappers, disappeared this morn- Sprinkling of natives.

Many at all through the night¦ing

mysterious journey outside the court in order to seaboard a yacht. cure front seats during the final

the dramatic trial. opisodes in

London, Apr. 26. In the Commong to-day, several questions wore put regarding Russia and the President of Board of Trade was asked if the Gov. ernment would consider terminat ing the Russian Trade Agreement and entering upon a new agree- ment whereby Russian imports would be limited to

amount 31 equivalent to that of British manufactured goods exported to Rusain, any excess to be subjectLord and Albert Jones, the last

twb being enlisted men.-Reuter, to thirty-three and third per cent. duty, a portion of which should go to a compensation fund for Bri tish creditors.

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HELD AT SEA?

Not for twenty yaari has this bletoric fire gong sounded through the streets of Hopewell, N.J. But if the Lindbergh baby is returned, it will ring out the good tidings to the townsfolk, ac- cording to plans recently announced.

EMILIO SCALA

GETS HIS

WORLD TOUR WITH SWEEP FORTUNE

REBEL STRONGHOLD CAPTURED

Hengtaohotze Taken By Japanese

NEW ADMIRAL

|CHINA SQUADRON CHANGE

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TREATY VIOLATION

MR. J. H. THOMAS ON

GOVERNMENT. ACTION

London, Apr. 26..

An important statement. on th position of the Irish Free Stat was made in the Commons to-da Do by the Secretary for the

Vice-Adm. Dreyer minions, Mr. J. II. Thomas.

Appointed

(Reuter's Special Service),

London, Apr. 26. The Admiralty announces the ap poinment of Vice-Admiral Fre deric Charles Dreyer, C.B., C.B.E.,

Roplying to a question, he said that no further official communica tion had been received from the Government of the Irish Free State but there had been an im- which portant development of he ought to inform the House.

The Bill introduced in the Dall last week had been published and an oxamination of its toxt show-

the

a Lord Commissioner of the Ad-ed that it was designod not merely airalty and Deputy Chief of the to remove the obligation now in Naval Staff, as Commander-in-posed on the members of Chief, China Station, in succession Irish Free State Parliament to to Admiral Sir Howard Kelly take the oath set out in the treaty The appointment is to date from but confirmed the February, 1933.

The new Commander-in-Chief general view of the situation ex- ham hud ♫ most distinguished career, and is, incidentally, Ad-pressed in his de- miralty representative to the Lea gue of Nations Advisory Commin- sion.

WITH JELLICOE at JUTLAND.

He entered the Navy. in 1891, and saw much service in the Great War. In October 1915 he became Flag Captain to Admiral Jellicoe in the Iron Duke, and at the Battle' of Jutland, in the words of his chief, Admiral Jellicoe, "command- ed and handled the Fleet flagship most ably."

spatch to Mr. De Valera of 9th- April, namely, that what was de- tually raised by him was "nothing. less than the re- pudiation of the settlement of 1921 as whole."

Further asked what action tha Government proposed to tako, Mr. Thomas replied that he had al- ready made it clear on behalf of the Government that they looked upon the matter as a violation of;

He is the well-known gunnery expert, and went to the Admiralty |the treaty. The discussion on the In 1917 as Director of Naval Or Bill in the Free State Parliament, dnance, · where his knowledge of confirmed that view.—British Wire. gunnery was a valuable asset to the less.

Department. He afterwards served

as Director of the Gunnery Divi- elon, and from 1927 to 1929 he

Four persons are in the dock: The inference is that the Lind- Mrs. Portenette, mother of Mrabergh baby is being held at sea oul- Edwardside the twelve-mile limit, as has Massie. Lieut. Massie,

(Reuter's Special Service),

Harbin, Apr. 26. -The Japanese forces to-day oc- been repeatedly reported, though Colonel Lindbergh has been at such

London, Apr. 26.

cupied Hongtaokotzo, which had !speeint pains to throw zealous news-

Emilio Seals, the Italian pro- papermen off the scent, in order to prietor of a London enfe, hus at been held by insurgent troops.commanded the Battle Cruiser | facilitate negotiations, that Mr. last received the proceeds of the Tengtrohotze is on the eastern sec- Squadron of the Atlantic Fleet.

Curtis's journey may

be nothing first prize which his ticket won in more than a blind.

the Trish Sweep on Colonel Henry Breckenridge, the National last year. New York lawyer who has been Lindbergh's adviser throughout days and weeks of anxiety, states

NAVAL SUMMER

the

CRUISE

Mr. Runelman replied that - Government were considering the question of securing a more satis. factory balance of trade between Britain and Soviet Russia but did

of not consider that the claims British creditors against Russia could be satisfactorily. dealt with in such a way,

HOME FLEET OFF TO

SCOTLAND.

London, Apr. 20. Portsmouth-manned ships of the by the Home Flect, including the flag-; They were impressed large preponderance of Russianship H.M.S. Nelson, left port to- business in Britain in return for day for their summer cruise in the comparatively small basiness Scottish waters. The cruise will be followed by visits to coastal Russin did with this country.

Replying to a later question. holiday resorts.-British Wireless,

the amount said Major Elliott awing by Russia to Britain was £1,060,480,000 and the amount of interest on the debt was £53.324,- 000,--British Wireless.

NEW YORK- SHARE GRAFT

STARTLING INQUIRY

ALLEGATIONS

Washington, Apr, 26. Sensational uvidence was given to-day before the Senate Commit- tee appointed to luvestigate condi- tions on the New York Stock Ex- change.

Mr. Florella La Guardia, who als in the House of Representa- tives for New York City, alleged over G$250,000 had been paid

thu

in recent years to financial writers

to boost stocka in which brokers

"rigging" the market.

were Reuter.

AMATEUR GOLF

TITLE

SANDWICH'S RECORD

ENTRY

(Reuter's Special Service).

London: Apr. 26. Having drawn a record entry, of 172, the English Amateur Golf Championship opened at Sandwich to-day when many first and second round games were played.

TEA DUTY PASSED

43 OPPONENTS IN A SMALL HOUSE

London, Apr. 28.

The House of Commons to-day carried the Budget ton-duty roso- lution-by-250 votes to 48.-Renter.

can

U.S. BASEBALL

AMERICAN LEAGUE

RESULTS

that Dr. John F. Condon, a lecture; at Fordham College, was the man who actually achieved contact with the kidnappers and who paid over the $50,000 recently.

"JAFSIE."

the Grandon of the Chinese Eastern Rail- way, along which the Japanese The long delay has been due, of troops are continuing to advance. course, to the protracted itigation Renter. Over the ownership of the ticket,!

two

Italian friends of Seala's claiming, without success.

that

they were entitled to a share of DOLLAR SLIGHTLY the prize money.

After paying legal and other ex- { penses, Scala is now better off by £52,000. He has given £5,000 cach to his four brothers and laj himself off immediately on a world! tour.

ALL-INDIA CRICKET

TEAM

RISES

SILVER REMAINS

UNCHANGED

The Hongkong dollar rose 1/8th this morning, although silver is unchanged both in London and (New York.

ENTERTAINED IN THE doing

COMMONS

London, Apr. 26.

New York. Apr. 26. Only two baseball games were played to-day, both in the Ameri

League. the results being: Dr. Condon was the mysterious A complimentary luncheon was Philadelphin 2 Boston

10 "Jafaie" who signed personal ad. Hiven to members of the All-India New York 6 Washington 5vertisements appearing

in New cricket team in the House of Com- mons to-day, Lord Ebbisham, Vice ---Renter-York papera-Kontey.

Captain of the Lords and Commons cricket team, presiding.

Leading figures in the Honour Slaying trial, Top, left to right: Mrs. Fortescue, Mrs. Massie and Lieut.. Massis. Below, A. D. Jones, left, and E. 3. Lord.

Mr. Baldwin proposed the health of the guests,

the Maha- and rajah of Propandhar replied. British WireleaḤ."

STOP PRESS.

ONLY FIFTY-FOUR.

Born in 1878, he is a son of the late J. L.. E. Dreyer, former Pre- sident of the Royal Astronomical Society. In 1901, he married a daughter of the Rev. J. T. Hallett, and there are three sons and two daughters by the marriage. He is the holder of numerous foreign decorations.

CONVICTION SET

ASIDE

LAUNCH COXSWAIN

DISCHARGED

Leung Lan-man, the coxswain of In London, there was very little the steam launch Wah Hing, who Ching bought and sold, was convicted by the Hon. Comdr. and the market closed uncertain. Hole at the Marine Court about a week ago, and Gned $250 or three later-bank business has been done locally at about 1.8.9/160 months' imprisonment for having but there is very little doing. The allowed the safety valve to be un- removing the padlock fitted to it, market is fairly steady, but with der the control of the engineer by appeared in Court this morning, on alightly easier undertone.

an application made by Mr. F. H. Loseby for the re-hearing of the

ENGLAND-AFRICA AIR MAIL

THROUGH PASSENGER

SERVICE

case.

Mr. Loseby contended that un- der the Ordinance there was a de- finite, obligation on the part of the engineer in Fee that the pressure on the safety valve was not ex- ceeded. After referring to a sec tion in the regulations, Mr. Loseby' argued that there was no active act by deed or order on the part of the accused, and therefore he had Comdr. Hole said that since the facts had been put in that way, he quite agreed with Mr. Loseby. He therefore made an order that the

London, Apr. 26. When the weekly African air mail leaves Croydon lo-morrow, the en-committed no offence, tire 8,000 miles route to the Cape will open for passengers us well as The Committee of Nineteen dis-mails and parcels. Hitherto, previous conviction and sentence persed after an hour's deliberation sengers have been carried only to be set aside, and discharged the yesterday.

Geneva Apr. 27.

Nairobi.

accused.

TARIFF

It is understood that M. Hymans The first through passenger- gave exhaustive details of the In-carrying service also leaves Cape- formal conversations and the efforts town to-morrow. The fare of RESULTS OF THE

£180 includes meals, hotel accom- to secure a settlement agreeable to modation and tips, and the journey both sides, which, however, has not takes 11 days as compared with 17 yet been achieved.

by surface transport. British Wireless. The Committed is hopeful of a successful outcome of the Shang- hai parleys as a result of the at- | tempts to reach a compromise thure,

Ho as to enable an early re-meeting of the Committee'to consider the next step.

In the event of a failure of

SHANGHAI .SHARES

| LATEST CABLED QUOTATIONS have Messrs. Carroll Bros. agreement between the partles, the received the following cabled quota Committee is expected to call ailons of Shanghai sharesi :

public meeting to report progress and then to summon the full As- sembly.--Reuter,

Ewo Cottons Tla.16.00. Shanghai Lands 28.25. Shanghai Electrics "Bearer: 30.

50 NEW FOREIGN ́ UNDERTAKINGS

:

London, Apr. 26. Questioned regarding forolgn firms who are opening factories in Britain as a result of the new tariff polley, Mr. Runciman asid fifty now undertakings had been set up during the last few months.

The majority ware in or near London and were for the most part

PRINCE VISITS TYNESIDE

MEETS CUP WINNERS TO-DAY

London, Apr. 26. The Prince of Wales, who is do- ing two days' tour of the Tyne side, will to-morrow meet the win- ners of the English Cup at the Newcastle United football ground.

His visit le being marked by a complete absence of formality, To day, after chatting with mon in the unemployed settlement at Gatos- head, he visited a nursory school..

While he was talking to the Matron, the children crowded round the Prince so closely that he trod on one small boy's foot. "I'm sorry," wald the Prince to him. Now you can tread on mine, and small boy solemnly did 80- British Wirelcan.

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SEVERE STORM AT WUCHOW

NARROW ESCAPES OF BOAT PEOPLE

1

Wuchow, Apr. 24. Considerable excitement was "caused among the boat popula tion this afternoon when a sudden windstorm swept down from the north over the Foo River district.

The occupants of several small boats caught in the teeth of the storm had very narrow escapes, while ons craft was enpeized. The passengers of this sampan were rescued by private boats before the water police could got to the scone of action. As far as can be ascor tained at present, there wore no casualities. Our Own Correspon- dent.

NO DIVIDEND FOR ORDINARIES ·

UNITED STATES STEEL

- CORPORATION

New York, April 26. · For the first time since 1915, the United States Blad Corpora tion has passed the quarterly dividend on the common stöčk),

new business, but in town. The Directors have drelded, stances: i represented canni However, to authorise the payment

of $1,75