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SAFETY
FIRST
"A
FRANCE REJECTS BRITISH TRADE ULTIMATUM
BRITISH WARSHIPS
COLLIDE
Slight Accident At Gibraltar
Gibraltar, Feb. 1, H.M.S. Vortigern and H.M.S. Warwick, both belonging to the Fifth Destroyer Flotilla of the Home Fleet, collided broad-- side on while returning to Gibraltar from exercisos to-day.
Both warships were slightly damaged and have been put into dry-dock.— Reuter,
GERMANY'S REPLY
REPLY KEPT
SECRET
REPORTED REQUEST FOR CONCESSIONS
London, Feb. 1. It is understood that France has replied to Bri- tain's quota ultimatum re- jecting the demand for the full restoration of hundred per cent. quotas.
The British Note protested against discrimination in favour of Belgian and American goods and gave notice that Britain would have to take immediate retaliatory action by imposing additional | duties on French goods unless the; quotas for British goods were restored to the level in force prior to January 1,
No detalls have been officially disclosed of the French Reply, but it is believed that the French
TO AUSTRIA Government demands countervail
ing advantages as it is essential for her to make good the deficit! REFUTES CHARGE
on her commercial balance.
Mr. Runciman, the President of OF INTERFERENCE the Board of Trade, is closely,
studying
the French reply. Reuter.
LEAGUE APPEAL
PROBABLE
(Special to "Telegraph")
(Dy Telegraph. Copyright. Telegraphia Mea sagen Ordinaner, 189). Received, Februari A, 942 a.m.)
Vienna, Feb. 1. Berlin's reply to the Austrian Noto demanding guarantees and assurances against the continued Nazi activities directed against Austria's internal stability, has been delivered.
At no point does it satisfy the _demands.of.Dr. Dollfuss..
The Reply states that after enreful investigations, Germany re-
GALE RAGES ROUND BRITAIN
LIFEBOAT RESCUE OFF YORKSHIRE
London, Fel, I.. A fierce northerly gale swept Britain to-day, and was especially North Sea. violent in the Channel and the
Two of the Cross-Channel sail-] ings between Dover and Ostendi were cancelled and the lifeboats at Filey, Yorkshire, rescued heavy sens, the crew of the motor vessel "Carchelyde".
in
At Deal, great waves pounded)
Dr. W. W. Yan, Chinese Ambassador to Russia, is seen above, with Mr. Chan Lim-pak, on his arrival in Hongkong aboard the liner Conte
Rosia yesterday. Dr. Yen expressed the view that there is a distinct possibility of war between Japan and Russia. (Photo: Ming Yuen),
SAFETY FIRST !
Most accidents are caused by taking risks. Err, if at all, on the safe side,
ATLANTIC BALLOON FLIGHT
FAMOUS VENTURE
RECALLED
New York, Fob One of the most dramatic aeronautical ventures of the
Europe Gives Cautious Welcome To
British Disarmament Memorandum
POSSIBLE BASIS OF AGREEMENT
ITALY'S CLOSE APPROACH
THE CONSULTATION OFFER
London, Feb. 1. Messages from European, capitals indicate that the British memorandum on
disarmament is being closely studied by other Govern- [menta..
Press comments telegraphed to London, admittedly based on first
DOLLAR REFUSES impressions, are, to the whole, by
TO FALL
CONFUSION ON N.Y, EXCHANGE
POUND STEADY
New York, Feb. 1. Sterling to-day withstood all attacks upon it, whether real or imaginary.
FRENCH POLICY ON DISARMAMENT
Aide Memoire Now Published
Paris, Feb. 1. The full text has been
published of the French
aido memoire on disarma- ment sont to Germany or January 1 It follows close- ly the summaries already made known.-Reuter.
JOBLESS MARCH ON LONDON
PROHIBITION URGED
AND REFUSED
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no means unfavourable.
The French and German news- papers are agreed that the memorandum is at least practical | and a courageous effort to re solve the deadlock although both
London Feb. 1. The Home Secretary was naked Andpoints naturally enough; in the House of Commons to-day different points-against which whether steps would be taken to to direct criticism..
prevent the large-scale unem-
GRIMSBY RADIO FIRE
ADMIRALTY STATION OUT OF ACTION
MAST BURNS AND COLLAPSES
London, Feb. 1.
The Admiralty wireless station at Grimsby was put out of action. to-day after a fire had been hura- ing steadily, in the top part of a four hundred and fifty feet aerial..... mast for over thirty hours.
Hundreds of poona watched. the mast steadily blazing: away, while fromen on the ground looked helplessly on unable to take any ateps to extinguish the outbreak In consequence of the fact that the flames were high-in the air wolf out of their reach..
The huge wireless mast affected constructed, of steel with the old type of wooden core...
MAST CRASHES
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After burning steadily for thirty hours, the top part of the mast crashed to the ground. buildings and did no damage..
Fortunately it fell clear of the Flames later broke out, in the
parently travelled down through
In both these countries, how ployed demonstration which is becher end of the mast having up- over, the view finds expressioning organised to take place in the centre. This part subsequent the basis of an agreement, that the proposals may yet form
GENEVA APPROVAL.
London this month.
futes the charges of internal inter- the foreshore and swept over the Carly days of flying is recalled loss and from that stage onwards ant and automatic control is cherished of British
MAN BEHIND GAS WARFARE?
ly also collapsed, bringing down Sir John Gilmour replied that with it all the guide wires and there was no provision in-the exist the acrials-Reuter In Geneva, the document has ing law by which the procession The foreign exchange market been received with warm approval could be prevented from marching was very confused, having falled and is regarded as skilfully. de Into London, provided.. they were- to get square with the latest signed to reconcile the Franco orderly and well behaved. monetary developments, but German differences.
Ho added that the right to hold storing early regained a nominal
Britain's acceptance of perman- was one of the most, peaceful meetings ference, and with reference to the promenades and roads. British by the death of Walter Well remained stationary. thrent conveyed of an appeal to Wireless.
man, who in October, 1910, at-
If there was any real onslaught to write into the disarmament were to be abused wolcomed and, also the proposals rights, but if it tempted the first Transatlantic upon sterling. It was readily convention provision for imme- in such a way as to flight.
checked by the Exchange Equall-diate consultation "as to steps lead. Inevitably tol balloon from Atlantic City and
The attempt was made, in a sation Fund.
to be taken" in ovent of its disorder or to public The dollar refused to decline in breach. This is recognised as an disturbance, the aeronauts (Mr. Wellman was relation to gold currencies and it important contribution towards Government would the accompanied by six companions) le now at a substantial premium security, involving for Great Bri- ask Parliament for made excellent progress.
over London and the franc. This tain, a doparture from traditional powers as export. The balloon had travelled over altuation made imports of gold on policy. The importance of this once might show a thousand miles before it was private account profitablo.contribution 'has not escaped the to be necessary to
notice of the British Prosa.
deal with such de- Sir J., Gilmour. on the sea.
monstrations. The adventurers were rescued by a passing steamer--- Reuter.
the League of Nations, emphasises that the problem is one that will. not permit of handling through
any International bodies.-United SEVERE SNOW BLIZZARD
Prest.
CABINET DECISION.
Vienna, Feb, 2.
IN HONAN
unsatis One of Heaviest Snowfalls compelled to make a forced descent Reuter,
In consequence of the factory nature of the German Reply to the recent Austrian Note, Dr. Dollfuss, after
moeting of the Cabinet, announced unanimous agreement "to continue the path forced upon them by circum- stances.""
This is interpreted to mean that
anti-Nazi sovere
very
ing to the authority given Major Fey, and that an appeal to the League of Nations will short- ly be made.-Reuter.
in Living Memory
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LIVELY
DEALINGS NEW YORK
STOCK EXCHANGE
ACTIVITY
SECRETARY FOR COLONIES
HOLDING HIS OWN IN ILLNESS
London, Feb. 1.
Asked if he was aware that the
PROF. FRITZ HABER PASSES AWAY
FAMOUS GERMAN
CHEMIST
(Special to "Telegraph”)
CRITICISM ANSWERED Some English newspapers are proposed demonstration is to be the also inclined to regret that the culmination of ernel exploitation un Ordinance. 1814. Revised, February Immediate measure of disarma- of the unemployed, the Home ment proposed in not more drastic. Secretary returned no answer.
British Wireless.
This particular eriticism was, however, answered before it was entered, in the document itself,
which pointed out that the pro-
(Special to "Telegraph")
Shanghai, Feb. 2. nicasures Some of the heaviest snowfalls will be taken in Austria, accord- ever seen are being experienced to in North China, particularly in
Honan Province. from Chengchow states that the
A messago.
posals did not represent the Bri- tish, Ideál but were intended to ground has already been covered!
A telegram received by the form a practical basis for an with two feet of snow as the reault)
Colonial Office from the Governor agreement in the light of the of the snowfall, which was accom-
New York, Feb. 1.
of Kenya to-day stated that Sir views expressed by other Govern- panied by a aquail producing The largest volume of trade Philip Cunliffe Lister had had a ments, the vital and primary con- blizzard conditions yesterday. Kaifeng and Hauchow the New York Stock Exchange to-
throughout since July, 1933, was recorded on good night, and was holding his alderation of the moment being to got an agreed convention which All engagemonts made for his would at least
prevent the ed hands.
Government bonds and com- garded as cancelled. He will re- situation while providing a scheme modities were very
strong.turn to England as soon as he is for future and progressive stages Reuter.
ft to travel-British Wireless. of disarmament.
TIMBER BLAZE. IN CANTON
HEAVY PROPERTY
DAMAGE
(Special to "Telegraph")
Canton, Feb. 2.
A fire disaster occurred at Polyun Road at seven o'clock yea. torday evening. Twenty-four buildings were, burnt down partially damaged.
or
The fact that a number of tim ber stores became involved, was responsible for the seriousness of the outbreak,
Damage to proporty is estimated at about $150,000, but fortunato- Jy no casualty has been reported
-Central NewA..
Own.
are in similar condition.-Centralidny. Over 4,500,000 sharea'chanu présent tour must now be re-deterioration of the international)
News.
TIENTSIN TRADE
DEPRESSION
NORTH CHINA PORT HARD HIT
(Special to "Telegraph")
Tientsin, Feb. 1.
Tientsin is in the grip of sovore business depression. Almost all lines of business are lifeless and embarrassed by financial stringency.
SHANGHAI HOTEL MURDER
MANAGER OF SUN SUN COMPANY FOUND SHOT DEAD
Min-cho had dismissed him from his post as watchman during the afternoon.
(Special to "Telegraph"
Shanghai, Feb. 1,
CU Telegraph. Copyright, Telegraphio Nea- 1, 3.31 0.1.}
Baale, Feb. 1. The death has occurred of Pro- fessor Fritz Habor, the famous German chemist, and the inventor of the process for generating
SWANSEA WIN' CUP hydrogen from the air.
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Ho la genorally credited, with having been the originator of the employment of poison для in warfare.
He was six-five years of age,. born at Breslau in December, 1868.
After studying in Berlin, London, Feb. 1. Heidelberg and Charlottenburg he Swansea Town defeated Bury wont in 1894 to the technical, by three clear goals in their F. A. chemistry department
of the Cup replay at Swansea to-day, Karlsruhe Technical and qualified to meet Portsmouth where he later became a professor. College In the fifth round, to be played on He was called to Berlin in 1911 to February 17,
be professor and director of the The monace of relegation moved (Continued on Page 7.)
NEW ITALIAN PROPOSALS,
The necessity of this is cm-| phasised in the new Italian pro- closer to Liverpool to-day when posals which also agree with they wont to Lelcester and suffer- those of the British Government ed defeat by the only goal scored. in at least two other important Liverpool are now third from the respects, namely, in regarding the bottom and Chelsea's recent re- British Draft Convention as con-vival is ominous, tinuing to provide a basis for discussion and In emphasising Tranmoro
In the Third Division. (North),
defeated the importance of Germany's re-by two goals to nil-Reutor. turn to Geneva, .......... -
In the Commons this afternoon, The manager was found shot the Prime Minister ngrood to Mr. Li Min-chow, managor of dead in a room at the Sun Sun give time next Tuesday for a dis pended in several leading cotton dead by a foki of his firm at the
Work has been partially sus- the Sun Sun Company was shot Hotel.
He was native of the Chungcussion in the House of Commons mills and the match factories Sun, Sun Hotel this afternoon.
Chung on the British memorandum. shan District, which have been turning out hugo
Kwangtung, and British Vireless, Mr. Li Min-chow was in was fifty-three years of age. He quantitica of goods. Central atantaneously, killed. His assassin went to Australia as a youth and Newn
fled, but was ausbsequently ar- remained in the Commonwealth GEN, TSAI TING-KAI rested. Central News
for over twenty-five years. KPMG Later. He was survived by a widow
It is rumoured locally. that' Smart work by the Sealement and several children. He was a General Teal Ting-kni has left
the XIXth Arm has been sur rendered to Nanking.
Accrington
AMERICAN BANK
· RATE DOWN
GOLD SHARES IN DEMAND
ACTIVE. BIDDING IN LONDON
Lòndon, Fob. 1- On the stock markets, gold. shares were extremely active throughout the day and after the closing British bidding continued
NEW YORK REDUCTION|on the street markets, with fur-
· ANNOUNCED
ther gains. Prices of typical stocks word: Crown Minge, 10.18/16; Rands, 6% Trans-Alene New York, Feb. 1. antics were also in demand. The Federal Reserve Bank of British Government stocks discount rate from two to one and per cent. 101.11/16-British Wire In half per cent.-Router.
RA.F. RUGBY XV LOSE
London Feb. 1. Lolcester Rugby XV dolented There will be a dinner dantel In a keen match at Leicester to-day.night, February 3rd, and, a toa dance Police resulted in the arrest of member of the Canton Guild-and Fukion for Hongkong and that New York has reduced the re-closed-flrm with War Loan 87 Royal Air Force by 21 points to 11 st. Repulse Bay Hotel on Saturday
Reuter.
on Sunday, February 4th, at 4.30 the assailant, Chu-Keo-yuen, four of the Cantonesd Union Church.
hours after the attack. Mr. - Li | Router,
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