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unequalled by any other Tyre in the world"?

FRESH JAPANESE PENETRATION OF CHARHAR

The Rev. G. A. Hook and his bride, Miss Margery V. Bannett, anapped on Jeaving St. Andrew's Church after their wadding on Monday. (Photo Ming Yuen).

FARM BOND BILL

AMERICA'S MORAL OBLIGATION

PRINCIPAL TO

ו'

BE GUARANTEED

Washington, Jan. 17. The House of Representa- tives has passed the Farm Bond Bill, amending the Farm Credit Act, 1983.

LUNGMENSU Washington Battle Over

VILLAGE Commandeering of Gold

OCCUPIED

SUDDEN ATTACK ON GARRISON

BORDER CLAIM

.

THE EMERAUDE DISASTER

Bodies of All Victims Identified

Paris, Jan. 16.

All the bodles removed from the wreck of the Air- France plane Emeraude have now been identified and are lying in a Chapel Ardente.

Peking, Jan. 17. Advancing from Hsifeng- chai, which was occupied about a month ago, over a thousand Japanese and Man- chukuo troops suddenly at- tacked the Chinese garrison in the Charhar village out- side Lungmensu, the Great Wall Pass, according to of-mcanioner) ficial Chinese reports.

The attack was carried out yee- terday and the attackers occupied the village.

The occupation was carried out on the ground that the village be-

longe to Manchukuo.

The Japanese commander of the invading troops is alleged to have claimed that the Great Wall repre- sents the border of Manchukuo in Charhar as well as in Hopei.

The Chinese garrison commander in the Chibcheng area is seeking instructions from Peking regarding the steps to be taken to deal with the situation.--Reuter.

PLANES OVER KALGAN.

The Commission which is inquiring into the disaster has arrived from Corbigny, -Reuter.

SURGERY MURDER

"A MYSTERIOUS DRUG FREND".

Chicago, Jan. 16. There was a gruesome episode in the Chicago Fr gery Murder trial today

The bloodstained or rathy table, which the dead body of Mes. Rhets, Wynekoop was found on November 21 was exhibited izi

Kalgan, Jan. 17. Excitement was caused in the capital of Charhar early this morn by the appearance of two The amendment makes the ing

Japanese planes. They flew over court.

the defence is claiming that she government responsible both as to the city for ten minutes and then principal and interest on the made off by the way they came-either committed suicide or was

killed by a mysterious drug fiend. authorised issue of $2,000,000,000

Central News

Dr. Alice Wynekoop, the victim's of bonds for the purpose of re-

mother in-law, is charged with the -nancing farm.mortgages...

crime.

In the President's Message, it was stated that Mr. Roosevelt was! convinced that it was the govern- ment's moral responsiblity to guarantee the bonds which would be put on a level with Treasury securities,

It was true, the Presidential) Message stated, that technically

the government's responsibility

publicly

—

WHAT'S IN A NAME?

London Comment on Manchu Kingdom

London, Jan. 17. Outside Manchukuo,

the

would be increased by $2,000,000,- enthronement of a Manchu King" 000, but it seemed in every way is not likely to modify public opin- right that they should

ion in favour of Japanese policy, in acknowledge what already amount the opinion of the Times, which ed to a moral obligation.

In any event, the securities to bo devotes a leading article to offered are backed not only by the forthcoming Coronation of Henry government : but by physical .pro- value.-- definite perty of very Reuter..

PADEREWSKI'S LOSS

SECOND WIFE PASSES

AWAY

(Our Own Correspondent).

(Hy Telegraph. Capuright, Telegraphia Blas Received. January sages Ordinance. 1884.

17, 1.18 p.)

London, Jun, 17.

A message from Geneva reports

the death of Madame Paderewski,

Pu Yi.

the

Theyprosecution alleges that sui- side was impossible, that-although Kheta Wynekoop was shot dead, she the was chloroformed prior to | shooting.-Reuter,

BRITISH SHIP'S S.O.S.

BELIEVED NEAR

JAPANESE COAST

CHALLENGE

ΤΟ VALIDITY

A SECRET COMMITTEE - MEETING

Washington, Jan. 17.

A battle over the govern ment's plan to commandeer the gold reserves of the Federal Reserve Board seems possible.

President Roosevelt's new mone- tary bill has reached the committee stage in the Senate and has pasa- ed to the charge of the Banking Committee.

Mr. Morgenthau and other ex- perts were called upon last even- ing to explain the provisions of the B to committee, which in- cludes Senator Carter Glass, who describes the President's pro- posal as robbery,

The Committee later requested the Attorney-General, Mr. Cum-

Magnificent statutory groups, the work of an Australian sculptor, which adorn Melbourne's new war mamorial, which is to be dedicated during the Centenary Celebrations.

mings to give a written opinion THREATENED SAAR on the legality of the pro- posal for "commandeering" "the Federal Reserve's gold.

The request was made after

CRISIS

certain Demorerat members had Germany Refuses League

-

had sharply chal- 3

lenged its validi-)

ty. Senator Glass) and sho: dlldeit consider théˇpng- ing of the Federal Reserve Board withi special type cer tificates could qualify as "just compensation."

The chairman, Senator Fletcheri announced that the committee

Senator Glass. would hold secret nigeling to-morrow to hear witnesses such as the Governor of the Federal Reserve Board, Mr. Eugene Black, and the economist, Professor Rog-Reuter.

Overture

Berlin, Jan. 16

It is understood that Ger- many has refused the invita- tion of the Council of the "League of Nations to attend its deliberations on the Saar question.

The German Reply has been sent to Geneva, but the text has not been dis- closed-Reuter.

AMERICAN JEW ATTACKED

PROTEST LODGED IN BERLIN

ARRESTED

ROYAL VISIT TO AUSTRALIA

PRINCE GEORGE'S TOUR

CELEBRATIONS OF CENTENARY

QUAKE HORRORS

WHOLE TOWN IN RUINS

STREETS STREWN "WITH CORPSES

Calcutta, Jan. 17. The story of the worst disaster in the great earth- quake which struck India on Monday has yet to be told,

It is now revealed that hundreds of people were killed at Muzzaffar- pur, in Northern Bihar.

Communications have been cut off and only the scantiost news has come through,

The town has been reduced to ruins, and the streets are strown with corpses.-Reutor.

THOUSANDS HOMELESS

Calcutta, Jan, 16. Latest earthquake reports show that the casualty toll was much higher than was first be- one lieved likely. Ab least hundred persons were killed and over five hundred were badly injured.

The casualties occurred over a wide aren

Twelve thousand houses, either collapsed or were badly damaged, the damage to property amounting to at least £750,000.

It has been established that the centre of origin of the disturb- ancea lay between the Ganges Valley and the Nepal foothills.

Press messages from different London, Jun. 16.

parts of India show that the Prince George, the youngest damage done at Patna and Jamal- son of the King and Queen, will pur was much more extensive than- pay an official visit to Australia was at first reported. It is stated next Autumn, shortly after hle many houses collapsed at Dar-

jeeling, causing several deaths.- return from South Africa.

Omelal plane concerning the Reuter and British Wireless. visit were disclosed to-day.

The occasion

for the visit is

the centenary of

the State of Victoria,

for

which great.

plans in celebra-

PREMEDITATED SUICIDE

tion have been STAWISKY'S WARNING

dovised, includ-

Ing an air race

from England

to Australia,

the dedication

A

TO WIFE

Paris, Jan. 16. dramatle admission that

of Melbourne's Stawisky Informed her of his in-

tention to commit suicide

was

Washington, Jan. 16. It is pretty certain that the necessary legislation to to President give effect Roosevelt's new monetary The Times says that European

policy will 35 through NAZI and Americus opinion will require

San Francisco, Ján, 17. moro evidence than a mere change

An 5.0.S. call has been received Congress in quiclètime.

Berlin, Jan. 16.new war memorial and so on. of title that the elevation of the from the British steamer, Capo The Republican caucus in the

It is expected that Prince made by Madame Stawisky to-day Chief Executive to the Throne Cornwall in the Pacific on its way Senate has demanded an adequate

A strong protest has been

George will be in Australia for during her examination by

Investigating the will make Manchukuo any less a

to Shanghai,

hearing" of the proposed legisla

Bayonne frauds. client State of Japan, while at

She is carrying a crew of forty tion, but have deferred the attop lodged with the authorities nearly six months. He will sail Magistrate

about September 30. Nanking and in Southern Chinn

tion of a definite altitude..

following an attack on an

His Royal Highness is sailing Madame Stawisky said: "Serge this re-affirmation of Japanese and a cargo of lumber,

The S.G.S. signal states that

CITY OPINION. even a

American Jew, Max Schlus-for his South African tour on told on December 23 (a fortnight before the Chamonix villa tragedy) refusal to accept shadowy Chinese suzerainty over the vessel is in dlatress, leaking

Her American currency developments

was severely Friday, this week.-Renter,

that he was utterly ruined and that Manchuria will hardly improve badly in the engine room.

as he did not wish ignominy to Sino-Japanese relations-Renter. position has not been definitely were much discussed in the London sler, who

me and the children, he intended established, but she is believed to stock markets to-day and the tone beaten yesterday by a tenant.

to commit suicide. be off the coast of Japan.--Reuter, in most departments was somewhat of his.

hesitant. Gold mining shares were

very

JAPANESE SPY SCARE

second wife of the famous pianist. FIVE ARRESTS IN

Paderewski married

poor

Pollsh girl in 1879, but she died the following year.

His second wife was Baroness Helene von Rosen, whom he married in 1899.

DEATH OF LADY

CUNLIFFE OWEN

B.A.T. CHAIRMAN BEREAVED

(Our Own Correspondent).

NEW JERSEY.

Meadows.

典

MINERS AND POLICE

CLASH

Eleven Casualties in Kailan Mine Area

(Telegraph Special.)

Tientsin, Jan. 17. be Trouble is threatening following

up "

ounce.

AGADIR INCIDENT

RECALLED

MOROCCAN MINISTER

PASSES

Nazi named an exception and rose sharply early The tenant is a in the day with the gold price in-Friedel, who apparently resented creasing 3/30 to 181/98 por fiue an order made against him to pay

the ent; Considerable profit-taking at the The police were called in when close mainly accounted for a sharp Friedel attacked Schlussler, and reaction and several leading shares Friedet was arrested and the

Jewish victim sent to hospital. finished the day unaltered.

This is the second time that

(Our Own Correspondent). City opinion regarding President Roosevelt's message to Congress re- Schlusaler has been the victim of

ana Nazi attack. He was injured on Telegraph. Copyright. Telegraphio Meo- the measure cognises that

sages Ordinance, 1974, Received January nounced is immediately directed at March 7 last year.

The American Consul, on hoar-17, 1.38 p.m.)

London, Jan, 17, the American internal aituation and

The death is reported of J. G. that time will be required to assessing of the affair, Immediately

lodged a strong protest with the Casimirselves, who was Foreign its wider repercussions

chief of the secret police, who Minister In Morocco at the time of

punishment.- promised severe

{LOCAL ARMY

PROMOTIONS

*

the

"I tried to dissuade him," she said, "but I was unsuccessful,”— Reuter.

COLONEL CAPPER

DEAD

OFFICER WHO SAW- MUCH SERVICE

(Our Own Correspondent).

London, Jan. 17,

New York, Jan. 17. With huge scare headlines on their .front ngos, the tabloid newspapers announce the arrest of five Japanese at Kearny, in New

BERLIN: VIEWS. Jersey, who were found to

the Agadir incident.. photographing bridges in Hackens in clash between Kailan miners and

Information from Berlin is to Reuter

The Agadir incident occurred, in

(By Tilegraph. Copyright. Telegraphie Mov the police on Sunday when the the effect that Gorman bankers

1911, when the German gunboat move Ordinance, 1181. Restivod,. January It is learned, however, that they latter attempted to break

and exporters are not very im

Panther anchored in harbour with 17 p. were released, after several hours meeting by some 4,000 miners to

pressed.

the intention of occupying the place of questioning, upon the interven-discuss the stops to be taken in

They are of the opinion that

The death has occurred, at tho the face of proposed wage cuts. 1 tion of the Japanese Consul.

by force, in order to force conversa- President Roosevelt's manifesto

tions with Franco and Spain as to age of 78 years, of Colonel William During the clash, one miner was deesot change the situation

concessions to Germany. Britain Capper, C.V.0.

The deceased Colonel had a killed and over ton wounded.

The miners are sending a de importantly. They point out that

Intervened, and the gunboat eventu- THREE OFFICERS:

ally withdrew, arrangements being distinguished Army career, during legation to Peking to petition the as long as the pound sborling fa

PROMOTED (Dy Telegraph. Copyright. Telegraphto Mes

"Inter made whereby France com- which he saw active service In- ro not definitely stabilised, world anges Ordinance, 1883. Resteed, January

dress their grievances. Contral currency uncertainty, will

The following lock promotions pensated Germany with 100,000 many fields. He took part in the

of French Corgo, Afghan War 1870-80, the 37, 1.28 5.9.}

quare miles tinue. News. London, Jan. 17.

SOME DRIZZLE

Moreover, if the dollar is to be have boon gazetted The death has occurred of Lady

Royal Engincornert. (Gr. This territory reverted to France War 1881, the Egypt War 1882, stabilised, on the basis of 00/60 Cunliffe Owon, wife of Sir Hugo.

stationary The anticyclone is

Peace Treaty in 1919.

tion in 1844-45. Ho was called. Cunliffe Owen, Chairman of the

Ho Yak, unemployed, was son por cont. of its original gold Mr.) P. R. Regan, M., M.M., under the terms of the Versailles and the Khartoum Relief Expodl

up for service in the Great War British American Tobacco Com-over China, and continues to intenced to six, wocks Imprisonment value, exporters will be unable to to be Captain (Qr. Mr.).

South Wales Borderers.-Capt. == crease in intensity. The depres-by Mr. Hamilton, at the Central calculate their profits exactly, 80

Mr. B. C. K. Hawkins occupied the in 1914, and was employed in the "Hor ladyship was a daughtersion is crossing Central Japan on Magistracy this morning, for posson-

1/8 Punjab Regimont-2nd Bench in the Second Court of the Department of the Military Secret

Tary at the War Office. of Mr. James Oliver, of New York, a north-cast track. Local foresion of two quilts. Sorgount Tyler that the Gorman export trade.C.A. Baker, M.C. to be Major. ---

Lieut. E. H. Latham to be Licut, Central Magistracy this morning. lat presont-Router." and she was married to Sir Hugo cast:-N.E. winds, fresh; cloudy, sald defendant hnd stolen them from will remain severely hampered as

Homo drizzle.

the Tung Wah Hospital. In 1918.

pany,

The authorities aro now in- vestigating the legailty of their entry Into the United States. Renter,

authorities to take action to

con-

Boor