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三拜禮 號一卅月五英港香 WEDNESDAY, MAY 31, 1933.

日八初月五

SINGLE COPT 10 CENTS $10.00 PER ANNUM

DUNLOP

is the

SAFEST TYRE

GLOUCESTER BUILDING BAND SLANDER ACTION

GOLD AND SILVER RATIO

LATEST CONGRESS

RESOLUTION

Washington, May 30,

The House of Represen- tatives Foreign Affairs Com- mittee to-day voted to instruct the United States delegates to the World Economic Conference to support bimetallism at A fixed ratio between gold and silver.

It will be recalled that they recently withdrew a resolution stipulating what

should the ratio

bc.- Reuter,

ETZDORF CRASH SENSATION

MEDICAL REPORT

REVELATION

DEATH DUE TO SUICIDE

London, May 31. The Aomewhat mysterious circumstances surrounding the death of Fraulein von Etzdorf,

MANAGER SUED

BY LEADER

ALLEGED CRITICISM OF TRUMPET-PLAYING

PASSAGE OF LETTERS

A slander action for $1,000 and costs which has created much interest in musical circles opened at the Supreme Court this morning before the Puisne Judge, Mr. R. E. Lindsell, the parties being Frank Lewiston Adamson, better known as Dick Adamson, leader of the Gloucester Building dance orchestra, and Percy Ingham Newman, manager..

JEZIK

Mr. M. A. da Silva, of Messrs. his chosen profession of musle D'Almada, Remedios, and Silva, was no less precious to him than sppeared for plaintiff, and the de-his limbs, health, and liberty, for fendant was represented by Mr.the reason that he started his W. A. Mackinlay, of Messrs.jmusical studies at the age of six. Deacons.

From an early age he establish- | The statement of claim sets out fed a reputation as a mustulan from that plaintiff is a musical direc-San Francisco to Sacramento tor and a player of the saxophone, across the Pacife, from Shanghai clarinet and trumpet carrying onto Singapore. When that reputa- business in Hongkong; and that tion was defamed he sought re- defendant is the manager of the ges in the pecuniary sense but n atitution: he did not want damn- Gloucester Bullding (Residential). complete withdrawal of the alle-.

On the 31st, January, 1933, de- gations. fendant falsely and maliciously wrote to the plaintiff and publish. ed to a Mrs. M. M. Drake of the

LETTER SENT

Iellent instructed his solici

A general view of Epsom Racecourse, taken rocont! y on the, occasion of the City and Suburban. The Derby is being run there to-day.

RUTTLEDGE MANITOBA FOR THE

CLIMB

EVEREST ASSAULT

THREATENED

BREAKING OF THE MONSOON

London, May 30. The prospects of the Ruttledge tors, continued Mr. da Silva, and Everest Expedition, now estab- fendant: "I have been consulted

the noted German airwoman, i plaintiff and of him in the way the following letter was sent to delished on the approaches to the

have now been cleared up, ac- cording to a report from Aleppo.

It stated that the circum- stances point to suicide, the official medical report leaving little doubt about it.

of his business the following words:

real

According to reports from Dar-

It is believed, therefore, that the

Juy Mr. Dick Adamson with refer-summit, may experience a "NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS. ence to your letter of January 31setback.

just, and to a conversation which With reference to your orchestra,

Your you surely must have realised that you had with Mir. Butts. their performance has been anything said letter contains certain alle feeling, the monsoon is breaking. The monsoon has already reach- but satisfactory to-date either to the gations derogatory to my

ellented. Calcutta and is expected in the management or to the guests. Numer.nd to his orchestra, which allega Everest district this week. The original 'roport stated that our complaints have been received tions, my client informs me, are: after her crash landing, Miss von from time to time both from Euro totally false. Further, in spite of climbers, who have already mare Etzdorf was extricated safely, but pean and Chinese patrons to the effect such allegations, you have since several fruitless attempts to died later. A further report, stat-to the time and tunes being

that they find It impossible to darce re-engaged my client's orchesthe summit, will do their utmost to

rendered ing that to all appearances shent present. In many instances these and have not included

carry out a further assault before suffered no injury in the crash, led complaints have been mentioned to my client in such re-engagement, the end of the week. to some mystification.

you but to all appearances no effort verbal allegation in the same

If this proves impossible, the It is now revealed that the au- these very obvious faulte and it is letter, was made by you to Mr Ruttledge Party will probably bel

has been made on your part to rectify atrain as contained in your said thorities were keeping something impossible -back.

to continue along theso Butts on Thursday Just, 23rd compelled to postpone the attempt lines. Instead of the orchestra be- Instant. Under the circumstances season is ever-enter

until October, after the monsoon fing an added attraction to the Glau- TWO SHOTS THROUGH HEAD.

am instructed to apply to you ruster it is driving customers away, at for a full and unconditional written the same time being a very heavy withdrawal of the said allegations, Apparently, Miss von Etzdorfį was able to climb out of the expellad you held daily prac. and an apology thereto, and to in tices an up-to-date repertoire machine with little assistance, some degree of eficiency might have form you that unless such with- though she may have been suff-been attained but the sanie old tunes drawal and apology is given to my ing from shock. She was taken to drive all music lovers Away. We my ellent will take such steps in

being

played repeatedly inly client by noon on Wednesday next, the aviators' room, where every exceedingly regret having to take this the matter as he may be advised attention was given her.

#tep which we feel might easily have without further notice." Later, she retired to the rest-been avoided had we had your entire room, alone, at her own request. co-operation with a view to making Suddenly shots rang out and she the venture a complete success." was found dead on the bed with the gun which she carried during the journey beside her and two bullets through the head.

No statement was loft by the airwoman and no motive for the suicide is known.-Reuter,

WANG CHING-WEI MEETS CHIANG

IMPORTANT KULING

"BAND NO GOOD."

simply

3

REQUEST REFUSED,

BRITISH DEBT TO AMERICA

SITUATION NOT YET

in

No reply was obtained to thin letter by March 3 and another Chancellor letter was sent asking for an

CLEAR

London. May 30.

DERBY

PEACE FOR

TEN YEARS

THE FOUR-POWER PACT STIPULATIONS

ARMS EQUALITY AGREEMENT

Rome, May 30,

It is reliably learned that the Four-Power Pact will shortly bo aubmitted for signature.

It is likely to stipulate a formal agreement between the signator les to maintain pence for a porfol of ten years and to settle econo- mic questions.

The Pact refers to Articles Ten, Sixteen and Nineteen of the Len- gue Covenant, and recognise parity rights in disarmament, but, it is understood, the application of parity is suspended for an agreed period. Reuter,

AMERICA'S OFFER.

FIRM FAVOURITE ALTHOUGH RACE Norman Davis, speaking in de

IS VERY OPEN

TOM WALLS'S TIP.

(SPECIAL TO THE “TELEGRAPH"). (By Telegraph. Copyright, Telegraphic Messages Ordinance, 1891. Received, May 31, 8.25 a.m.)

LONDON, MAY 31. KEENER INTEREST IS BEING TAKEN IN THIS YEAR'S DERBY CLASSIC, TO BE RUN AT EPSOM TO-DAY, THAN FOR SOME TIME PAST.

Seldom has the race been regarded as more open than it is this year, although Manitoba has become a firm favourite and is likely to retain the position until the end of the market.

London, May 30 During the discussion of the question of the Pact of Non- Aggression which occupied most of to-day in the General Commis sion of the Disarmament Confèr- ence, the American delegate, Mr.

cordance with President Rode- velt's mesenge, declared that if the Conference wished to noc a substantial measure of disarma- ment, the United States would be advcrsc to the conclusion of a universal pact forbidding, resort to force.

The British delegate Captain Anthony Eden, emphasised the im portance of this declaration, and added that the question could be further discussed on the second rending.

AIR PROBLEM.

donderry, left London for Geneva The Minister for Air, Lord Lon. by air this afternoon.

He will take part in the resumed. discussion of the air disarmament. Proposals in the General Commis ference. The Foreign Secretaty, sion of the Disarmament Con Sir John Simon, is, for the present, remaining in London to attend to..

morrow's meeting of the Cabinot.

British Wireless.

tish Wireless,

Manitoba's position is, however, very likely due to the fact that Gordon Richards will be up on him. Even so, sound backers are not so sure. The feeling among punters is illustrated by the course of betting which has provided five different favourites in the last few FUNERAL OF ADMIRAL weeks.

LORD WEMYSS

Tom Walls, the film star, who freely predicted the success of his horse April Fifth last year, says: "My bet will be Manitoba to win, Hyperion and Scarlet Tiger cach way.”

Manitoba is certainly in grand

the Hound of Commons, shape. She ran very attractive- of the Exchequer, ly during a six furlongs exercise Neville Chamberlain, said on On February 23, defendant

the Downs yesterday falsely and maliciously, the state following day, a letter refusing the to

apology and withdrawal. The he was not able, at present, morning, ment alleges, spoke and polished request was received from defen-nhle to make any statement on the Ray whether he would be of the plaintiff the following dani's Holleitors.

words:

"The band 14 110 b-good and I am fed up to the teeth with them and am getting rid of them.

The case is procmaling.

There is Adamson-you know him GRAND PRIXI

that trumpet he is playing is the cause of the whole thing. It kills the band and the orchestra la driving my crowd away in lien of attracting them. I have ceived more complaints about that trunipet than anything In the whole building."

$1,000 CLAIMED.

re-

SMASHES

DRIVERS KILLED IN AMERICA

CONFERENCE

Shanghai, May 30, At the conclusion of the Kuling Conference with Marshal Chiang Kai-shok and Mr. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr the words were published In the

Lo Wen-kan, The statement also alleges that WINNER AVERAGES Wang Ching-wei, President of the Gloucester Building and spoken

104 M.P.H. Exocative Yuan, has left Klukiang in the hearing of a person named for Nanking. It was reported pre- William Lawaon Butts, and that

Indianapolis, May 30. viously that he might board un defendant meant by the above

The great Five Hundred words that plaintiff was an in- Mile Indianapolis Grand competent musician and not fit to Prix Race was marred by bg employed as a musical director or as a trumpet player and that two fatal accidents.. GEN. VON SCHLEICHER by son of such incompétence the Gloucester Building was los-

Louis Mayor, the famous Amori- Ing custom. In consequence of can driver, won the event driving the alleged words plaintiff had an eight-cylinder Tydol. He com- been greatly injured in his credit plated the course in the record time and reputation and in his bust of 4 hours, 48 minutes, 0.76 nesa, and claimed $1,000 damages seconde. and costs...

acroplane at Nanchang for Shang

hal Rensha.

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REPORT OF ARREST DENIED

Berlin, May 30. A dental has been issued of tho report that General von Schleicher, former Chancellor, fa a prisoner in

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WITHDRAWAL SOUGHT.

There were forty-two starters. The brilliance of Meyer's feat is indicated by the fact that he aver

the fortress at Kuestria-Boutor.that reputation of the plaintiff in hour-Reuter,

Mr. Silva, opening the case, sald aged well over a hundred miles an

1 American debt situation before the Whitsuntide adjournment, next Friday.

Answering further question, he said the amounts due in sterling to America in the present financial year, at the present rate of 3.08% dollars to the pound, were $19,059,- 000 on 16th June and £29,628,000

| £48,680,000—British Wireless.

Unless the weather turns out to be unfavourable which is not anticipated, Their Majesties tlie King and Queen, the Prince of Wales, and other members ofį the Royal Family will travel to] Epsum to witness the race.

The absence of any heavy Fain- fall recently hans facrensed Minni

on December 16th or approximately toba's chances in the estimation of

STEAM PIPE BURST AT A.P.C.

TWO WORKMEN BADLY

*INJURED

many. The going. Is expected. to.be hard, which, it is thought in well- informed circles, will injure the prospects of Manitoba's opponents rather than that of the favourite.

-Router Special. Copyright.

BLUE GRASS DOUBTFUL. STARTER. Two last minute alterations have been made in mounts for the probable starters.

Thrapaton and Smith will mount

Stove Donoghue will not ride

A steam pipe burst at the A.P.C. and injured two workmen. Tam installation at Whitfield yesterday Sing and Lee Cheuk, who wore Interlaco, taken to hospital with their logs fractured by the fragments,

Bino Grass, which has Childs as its jockey, is a doubtful run- ner owing to the hard going. His SOONG LEAVES FOR trainer will not decide whether to

ENGLAND

„SAILED FROM NEW-YORÍ

LAST NIGHT

☺

Now York, Mav 80. Mr. T. V. Soong, the Chinese falster, left for England to-night on board the Europa.—Reuters,

Solar Boy (Collins) Interlace (Smith) Felicitation (Elliot) Gino (Beary). Franzhals (T. Burns) Happ Call (Gethin) Raymond (Nicol) Myosotis (Jones Statesman (Carslake). Caymanas (Lane) Manitoba (Gordon Richards) Madagascar (Bartlam). Blue Grass (Fox) Lover's Walk (Chlids) Thrapston (Stove Donoghue) Melfort (Johnstono) Coroado (McGuigan) Tuppence (Harry Beasley)

LATEST BETTING.

The latest Derby betting, with Manitoba a firm favourite, is

follows:

6/1 Manitoba 21/2 Hyperion 100/9 Young Lover 100/8 King Salmon

13/1 Scarlet Tiger 100/7 Light Sussex 100/7 Felicitation 18/1 Happy Call 18/1 Statceman 28/1 Gino 33/1 Interlate 88/1 Hariners

40/1 Melfort

40/1 Caymanas.

start him nor not until after exer-40/1 Raymond,

cise this

morning.

The completo list of probablo starters and riders in:

Harinera (Ray)!

Light Sussex (Pat Donoghue);

King Salmon (Harry Wagg) Hyperion (Weston)

Bearlet Tigar (A. W. Bagg) |

48/12 Franzhals 60/1 Madagascar 60/1-Thrapston 50/1- MvosDIN 60/1 Lover's Walk 60/1 Solar Boy 68/1 Blue O ́ass 125/1 Tuppence 150/1 Coroado

Service at Westminster Abbey

London, May 30.. Headed by a navai guard of 200 sailors from H.M.S. Pembroke marching with arms reversed, the body of Admiral of the Fleet Lord Wester Wemyss was taken in pro. cession from the Admiralty to Westminster Abbey for the funeral service to-day.

The coffin was covered with whito enaign and horse on a gus earriage drawn by sixteen sailors. The pall bearers were high off- cers, representing all branches of the fighting services.

Admiral Sir Reginald Tyrwhitt was present on behalf of the King Duke of Connaught were also re- and the Prince of Wales and the presented.-British Wircles.

STOP PRESS

Poking, May 81. According to Chinoso reports both. Me. Okamura and Me Koiso aro now in Tangku, but the latter in hot expected to stay in long as Mr. Okamurs is chief Japanese delegate [to the Peace Confarbilco..

The Chinese Press states that thự special train bearing the Chinese dalegates arrived at Tangku Jator day afternoon, and soon afterwards the delegates of both sides met fu- formally and will continuo diaqus- sion to-day.

The formal conference is opening, jon June 1-Router.