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TELEGRAPH, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 1933,

The overall length of the new Rocnne Six sedan is 1764 inches. Front wheel tread is 56 inches and rear tread is 58 inches.

point, that confidence and pros- THE CABARET QUESTION. The Very Idea!

perity can be restored.

Everything On the Table

III-A Means to an End

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OUR SCHEME TO

END SCHEMES

By Eddie Kelly, Socialist.

The Sociable credit scheme:

source

It is quite obvious that the In this, article, "Controversialist" | presented to others of the large of many. nationalities United States will now agree to discusers the further impressions crowd

As the millennium stili sceme the enlargement of the scope of carried away by a recent visit to a gathered to do justice to the the World Economic Conference local dancing academy, and the sup special endeavours of the manage-

ob spite the Var to end War, on very much in years. So 50 as to include ariffs and war pored need for this form of recrea- ment. We noticed he was getting to be unaccountably delayed, de- Technocracy, Five Year Plans,. debts. But

Mr. Roosevelt's tion.

vious was this that we policy indicates the removal of In the preceding article, the Con- quite concerned over his welfare the Barter system, and the an the bans which acted as such a troversialist attempted to set out as he stepped gallantly out on to nual races, we have decided to damper on expectations. "Presid in the cold light of mathematical the floor with his semi-permanent make a gift to the world of the Kelly Sociable... Credit `Scheme, Instructress. Singular paycho-" ent Roosevelt is committed to a formula, the possible, cost for a

logical tact which has been which can be put into operation bargaining tariff, which means whole evening's "tuition" at a observed before in persons of his overnight, or any morning before exactly what it says, that tariff local dancing academy. The advanced years, it has to be stated summer commences. rates will be negotiated. What better place of negotiation than amount it is possible to arrive at that the instructress of his choice the conference where a world of offers an interesting comparison was the youngest on the staff. aims first to get rid of all class nations will sit down together? to what it would cost a couple at et there they were, Spring and bias by putting credit on a social. Winter personified frolicking en basis. Everyone will be equal, Another transformation of poli- teading, say, the ordinary tea or the dancing floor, and, for once; but instead of using the Bolshevik cy is at hand with regard to war dinner dances at any one of the it must be conceded that there was idea of dragging everyone down debts. Both Mr. Roosevelt and local restaurants or hotels. The somethine ineffably human in the to your own level, our scheme will Mr. Hoover were opposed to form of service differs so widely spectacle. As Winter progressed drag you up to the Kelly level,

The basis of the echeme is tho negotiation with a "common in the two cases that to judge the cross the floor with nimble, albeit front" of war debtors. That standard of the one by the other jerky, steps doing his best with a creation of a central brewery ab fox-trot, we watched fascinated, solutely beyond political or fan- means that war debts even "un- obviously is not only unsafe but with admiration for one who re- cial control. From this der the Roosevelt Administra- mischievous. From the viewpoint fused to take the count of Father will come the supplies for the realisation dawned credit agencies, whose functions tion will "probably not be re- of attendance, at any rate, it has Time, The adjusted at plenary sessions. But not been observed so far, that the that here at least is where a may be performed by all the local "need" has been justified. If it Hotels abandoning the chit sys- Mr. Roosevelt's attitude is that one has suffered because of the said that there is great. re- tem. war debt readjustments must be intrusion of the other. So it can joicing in Heaven over the redemp- These agencies will act as ex- effected by diplomatic rebe assumed that the "need," if it tion of one sinner, so do we all ap- changes between consumer and presentatives, and then passed exists, is one entirely apart and pland the happy circumstances producer, and vice versa, only more upon by the legislature. There

the go, and will see to it that trade for a different type of customer, that have brought to will be preliminary discussions and not to be fully satisfied by the cabaret and the means for the and commerce are carried on in rescue of at least one grand old an atmosphere of perpetual good- to define points of view and so

crdinary facilities.

man from the loneliness of declin- followship. on, but it is not likely that a

be To ascertain what that needing years. definitive settlement achieved except in conjunction really is, let us take ancther peep

Later in the evening, we saw with the agreements at the into the last Cabaret. Then him take his departure, tired but economic conference. having suggested the degree to indubitably happy. At the moment World No better venue for the final which that "need" may amount, we of going, he showed his satisfac will weigh it against the service negotiation could be selected rendered in its name, and in theon in most moving fashion. Ru than the purlieus, if not the resulting balance strike a true floor, of the world "parloy, at assessment of its value to the which the nations will be re-community in general, presented by their best di- plomatists, all armed with au- thority and expert assistance to It was Gala Night at the clear up outstanding problems. Cabaret. To dispela possible all ready to discuss a quid pro misunderstanding at this stage, it quo. The outlook for the world is necessary to state that it was parley has improved a great deal not one of those functions when by the tacit lifting of these hans. the select company can be counted on the fingers of your hands, but Behind closed doors the experts one to be lucidly and comprehen-

The contemplation nearly made are now engaged in the pre- sively summed up in the one pithy paratory work sitting and phrase "the night to dance." For us forget that an unusual feature collecting statistics, drawing up that purpose the place to dance in the entertainment had been to Whatever other means may be statements of positions, framing had undergone as much of a promised for the evening, and that articles as bread and cheese, or and chips, but effective in dissipating the world the raw material out of which transformation as was permitted it was about to be given. Present pickled onions trade depression, it is generally

ottire, The orchestra be left to the future. recognised that an increase in policies will be built, and, most by its restricted interior. They it appeared a girl in somewhat these more complicated details will As everyone, wants to be Eoci- price levels is a necessary, step with "opposite" experts basic had diaappeared behind a criss.struck up with gusto and many

important of all, negotiation drabness of the raftered ceiling scanty towards this end. In prepara-terms of reference. If, as Sircross of streamers and lights, and hoops a most lively melody and able, and also wants credit, now A is the time for all young men to the instructresses were arrayed in the artiste proceeded to give

exhibition of what we were as put the Kelly Scheme Inte opera- Arthur Salter says, the con- their best academic attire.

aured was

hula-hula in the tion. ish Ambassador in Washington with a plan, they will come out.

ferees go into the conference

Also, as a change from the original. Someone in the circle has been holding a series of con- ferences with the Secretary of with a remedy, State Mr. Cordell Hull, and

Sce and drive the New Rockno Six to-day!

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THE HONGKONG HÔTEL GARAGE,

Stabbe Bond

The

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Thongkong Telegraph.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, 1338

WORLD PRICES.

tion for the coming World' Economic Conference, the Brit-

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ahook hands with his Instructress his joy): waved cheerfully to the (for a principal contribution "to archestra (whose capacity was the battery charging his aged limbs with revitalizing sparks); and finally wrung the Manager's hands (for having been the means of achievement making such possible).

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AN ENTERTAINMENT

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Under the scheme everyone will be a consumer, because consumer credits will be issued only by these agencies. The more you consume, the more credit you will

get.

The rest is easy. With his cre

ing an amount equal to the ber- dit certificates the consumer pre- sents any piece of paper mention- tificate, and purchases what he requires..

For a start, the most necessary commodity will be used as an ex- change basis, but as the scheme grows, other commodities may be added. Thus eventually, con- sumers will be able to order whiskey, stout, gin-slings, and even methylated spirits as well sa beer.

The scheme may even be made extend to auch mundane

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Let our campaign be short, and decisive! Apostles,

.

UNCLE, DOES IT HURTI "The treaty chich permits this injustice should be denounced.

it,

"If the Prime Minister will not do then he should be denounced Lending article. And if nobody will obey, then.

Otherwise, we'd like to be de- nounced by the editor of the Critic, his golden voice trumnet- ing forth the noble passion of a Danton and high fury fashing from his great dark liquid eyes.

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THE NEW HAT

A new hat, to a woman, is an experience. The fact that she selvom has to pay for such ex- perience should not, we think, be allowed to reflect on its authen. ticity.

"practice check" system, tending who ventured too closely, disgraced sharp to monotony because of a seeming himself by being suddenly and un-disciples and apologists wanted ly unending distribution of tickets,xpectedly pushed into the spot immediately. Join the Kelly Ker- Entrance fer, $5 their latest talk has centred on Guitars and Go-Getters the "pupil was offered the al- light, falling at the feet of the lub at once.

ternative of engaging the instruc-dancer. He picked himself up cash. Chits not accepted this aspect of the problem. It is now generally conceded that If there is any country where tress of his choice by the hour. without any loss of time, and in- there is a close inter-connexion | Romance might reasonably be That was to say, for the sum of continently scurried out of view, a between the various elements of supposed to hold its own with $10 down, and half that again for picture of unfeigned surprise and the problem, and that piecemeal Progress in this prosaic epoch of every successive hour, he could panic.

So much will suffice to depict measures or a policy of "nib. technocracy et al, it would command her professorial services for any period desired, to the Lotal bling" will not suffice. The certainly seem that sunny Spain xclusion of the remainder of the the "night life" at a local cabaret, were and to set out the complexities of various Governments must make should be that delectable land."class." Further points up their minds to achieve a Now, however, from "Old that he would have the pleasure of an" enterprise whose sponsors con- broad solution by concerted Madrid itself, comes the harcharming company at table infidently predicted for it a ready he, she, or it should be denouneed, action along the whole front. rowing ukase that no longer may between practices, and generally public response. That response is and we'd better have denouncing These preliminary discussions mundane tasks be calmy set enjoy a monopoly that remained forthcoming. A large number of all round, rood day, for de- these resorta nightly, but if it can we may choose, we'd like to be are preparing the way for aside until mane. Progress to him for so long as he was will people are, to be found patronising nouncing us is a Tuesday, and if

be said to reflect a social neet denounced by a girl with a cool... action along such lines. The which brooks no barriers criesing to pay for it. monetary and credit problem is with strident mice that the job WE WATCH FASCINATED here, it is one for the fulfilment soft voice leaning shyly out of Lane- of which a costly price is being ford's having a third cousin named complex, but it has to be faced. of to-day must be tackled hoy

Amongst those exercising this asked, not within the capacity of Gosforth, or Willoughby. in the Experts who have studied the and issue in collaboration have candidates for diplomatic service fine discrimination this night, was the ordinary purse. This aspect Cadet Service. registered the view that the arrived late for their examina-one who instantly caught our at-will be dealt with in its natural

Lstern examiner tention by the sharp contrast he sequence in the next article. objective to be sought must be tion and the restoration of an effective promptly cancelled their applica- international monetary stand-tions. This easy-going attitude ard, to which countries which must cease, he said, and instant- haye abandoned the gold stand-ly dismissed them. Even to ard can adhere. Each country Americans whose constant flair must be free to decide when, and for culture brings them to the door always--or under what conditions, it can classroom accept such a standard, after nearly always-on the very dot careful preparations and every this ruling sems 'a trifle hard safeguard against such res- and one hopes Prof. Americo de toration of the gold standard Castro will temper Spanish leading to a fresh breakdown. justice with Castilian mercy and another the aspirants Many conditions, economic and give financial, must be fulfilled before chance. The serious side to this the restoration of an inter- manana business, however, lies national standard can be a in its international aspect. If. practical possibility. For ex- serenading caballeros must lay ample, co-operation of central aside their soft-toned guitars banks to ensure greater stability early in the evening that they of price levels is required. The may arrive on the job sharp at fall of commodity prices has eight next morning like any caused disequilibrium between mere Anglo-Saxon, what self- costs and prices, increased the righteous satisfaction remains real burden of debts' and fixed to the latter. No longer able, charges, made business unprofit as he turns in his hard swivel able, and increased unemploy-office chair, to contemplate his ment. It will thus be seen that own austere virtue of punctuali- any effective measures to in-ty with the mental picture of his crease the level of world prices Latin brother turning over on must have widespread beneficial his soft, comfortable couch as results. To sum up, partial he sleepily murmurs "Manana,” remedies are of no use whatso-bang goes another prop to his propre. ever. What is needed is a 'com- nationalistic amour prehensive programme of world Perhaps much of the mana.14 | reconstruction, to be carried habit" always was largely a through as rapidly as possible. piece of pleasant fiction anyway. If Governments are prepared to The technocrats may discover it undertake such a move, and also was the Quixotic way of dis to settle those large political tributing work, put into practice questions which lie outside the long before other lands ever scope of the World Conference, dreamed of six-hour days and. there can be no doubting the five-day weeks.

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"Wouldn't we be happier, Winthrop, if we threw ourselves into something else?"

As a hardened "buyer of the headache's experience, we. must admit that the phrase "New Hat" sounds rather less attractive than a dirge.

But someone has designed a new hat--for men.

The new lid, chaps, is made of soft felt, and we don't think we shall be giving away a secret when we tell you that it will be obtainable in a range of delightful shades. It is called-whoops! troopathe "Camber Curl," the moment we cannot tell you which way the "Camber Curl" curls. But you can take it from us that. whichever way It curls-clock wise, port-to-starboard, or vice- versa-it stays curled. There will be no question of having to get it waved once a fortnight/or keeping it in curling papera,

We can see us going down to the office in 'Ascot floppies" with elghteen-inch brims, and playing golf in creations that look like table mats pulled down over oke eye. We can visualise lilac top- pers, boaters with daring little mosquito nets in front, and Hom- Lurga with bunches of cherrien round the band. We can do with a few mad hatters.