THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1934.
AMERICAN SILVER ENQUIRY MYSTERY
CRYPTIC COMMENT
TREASURY PLANS
KEPT SECRET
NEW MONETARY ACTION?
New York, Feb. 5. The strange unexplained interest which the Treasury is taking, in New York's silver stocks has provoked much specusation.
The mystery has merely been deeponed by attempts to persuade Mr. Morgentaáu to disclose purposo beltind the investigation orderud,
tais
The Secretary of the Treasury merely made the cryptic remark that since October 20, the pric of gold has advanced by twenty- one per cent, and the price ol silver by twenty per cent.
This and his non-committal answers to a shower of questions: have merely intensified curiosity.
FURTHER ACTION,
He was asked in vain, to make. clear whether the Government suspects illegitimate activity con- cerning silver or whether some further monetary action affecting silver is contemplated.
Some quartora are inclined to think that silver action is im- minent, perhaps ́ ́utilishing · the Pittman amendment to the Monet- ary Bill..
GOLD HOLDINGS. Meanwhile, the Treasury's disily. statement shown listed gold hold- Inga at $7-020,000, the Increase being attributed to imported gold.
MARCONI RADIO TRANSMITTER AT CHENJU
The four panels of one of the two tranimide • nere vincm ad ng hos Cheniawi e dis sim jon for direct radio telegraphie tarvice between Shenghri and London, which was officially opened by the Ministry of Communications last week. The apparatus, which has been manufactured by the Marconi's Wireless Telegraph Co., Ltd., at its Chelmsford works, is tho very last word in radio eúgineering.
SPECULATION IN SILVER
Curious Step by U.S. Treasury
New York, Feb. 5. Treasury representatives have begun an investigation of the names and addresses of all holders of speculative silver stocks.
The move is reported to be designed to check the ownership of silver stored in bank vaults which is be- lieved to amount to a hun- dred million ounces.- Reuter.
The statement alse indientes N that the Stabilisation Fund ta not) yet working.
Federal Minta have ceived 117,554 ounces of silver for mint- ing under the Roosevelt Proclama- tion setting the price at 645 cents an ounce.-Reuter,
WOMAN ASSAULTED
sation to a
the
SMUGGLING CLOTH TO
KONGMOON
RADIATOR CAP SNATCHING
"MORE A CASE OF IGNORANCE”
ANOTHER OUTBREAK |LADY CAR DRIVER
TWO MEN SENT
TO PRISON
A series of larcenies of radiator caps led to the appearance before Mr. Hamlilon, at the Central Magistracy this morning of three men, two of whom were sentenced the other to imprisonment, and remanded so that the owner could be traced.
Chan Pun, unemployed, was sentenced to two months for the larceny of a radiator cap from a private car at Pokfulum Road,
Defendant pleaded he picked the cap up in the street.
CAUTIONED
TRAFFIC OFFENCES
Miss M. A. Whitham Was this cautioned by Mr. morning Hamilton, at the Centrul Mngis- trney, on a summons of negligent drivlug in Queen's Road, Central,
Trafic Sergeant Paton said that he was proceeding along Queen's Rond, Central, from West to East, and Miss Whithum was driving er car, in the opposite direction. Between Duddell Street and Fed. der Street, Misa Whitham wung over from her side diagonally, and [he had to stop in front of her car.
A Chinese detective said he Mias Whitham admitted thig arrested defendant in Queen's saying she had signalled. She Road, West, and found the radio- went across the road slowly. She tor cap in his waistband. ̧.· was going to stop outside a shop, The driver of the car, Leong Mr. Hamilton remarked sho Chong, said he had parked the car | should have driven round the post,
Shop Manager Heavily in Pokfulam Road, and when he and then come back along that
Fined
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Sonata in A Major (Cesar Fennck) played by Alfred Cortot and Jacques Thibaud.
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9.23-9.30 p.m. Selections by De Groot and His Orchestra.
(a) Autumn (Chaminade).
Trauma (Wagner). 0.30-10. p.m. From the Riudlo. Selections by Ramon S. Alberto (Tenor) accompanied by Prof. F. Gonzalez,
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2. Princesita Spanish Sezonado
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Waltz-If You Say "Yes" Cherie. Fox Trot-Lot the World Go Drift
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Fox Trot Trouble In Paradise,
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Fox Trot You're An Old Smoothie. Waltz-Lover of My Dreams, 10.30 p.m. Rugby Mid-Day Press
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returned after ten minutes he side of the road. · He`wad afraid found the radiator cap missing. it was more ignorance than
Fung Ping-kwong, also unem-pegligence, and as the matter was GOLD PRICE DISPARITY ployed, was sentenced to three not very serious he would caution
similar charge, the her. months on, a
being Professor
STRUCK A COOLIE. complainant Faid, of the Hongkong University.
MAGISTRATE'S SUGGESTION.. A fine of $10 was imposed on The car was left unattended in T. C. Buckley for dangerous
.
he charged Chan Fu, 21, manager Lyttleton Road, and defendant driving in Shaukiwan Road.
LONDON GOLD. SELLING FOR 140 SHILLINGS
London, Feb. 5.
"It is practically impossible to take Japanese goods up to Chinese SAILOR RETALIATES territory at present, unless it is
TO SOLICITING
muggled," remarked Detective Sergeant Hemsley in the Central Magistracy this morning, when Jack Shaw, a stoker on H.-M. S.-Urpneus, was this mor of the Kwan Yick Chung-chop was arrested in Queen's Road-with- Inspector Nicolsaid defendant. To-day's gold price in London ning ordered to pay $2 compen-with pincing 33 packets of un- the radiator cap in his possession. was driving along Shanklyan is 140 shillings and represents "a
Chinese woman manifested Japanese cloth, aboard
Chan Sap, unemployed, was re- Road following two lorries and a premium of over five shillings over assauling her in Hennessy the 8.8. Tal Lec,
When thetramenr. was manded for 48 hours, for which
opposite the franc parity, but is nearly two Road, last night. Me Was leaving for Kongmoon.
larceny of a radiator cap from a Yacht Club the tramcar and the ahillings below New York. There cautioned by Mr.
lorries stopped. Hamilton, the
Defendant was fore the disparity between Paris Sergeant Bemsley added it was car parked in Chater, Road. magistrate.
a sheer case of smuggling. The!
Sub-Inspector J. Murphy said driving a strange car; he attempt and New York prices is over seven arrested ined to apply his foot brake, but shillings an ounce. This accounts Mr. Hamilton, addressing de defendant, when arrested, alleged that defendant, was fendant, said: I am bound to con- that a European aboard, stated to, Hollywood Road, and admitted he his foot rested on the accelerator. for the large amount, £1,540,000, on the London vict- you for striking the con-be the brother of a Canton Cus had stolen the cap from a car in Ho swung to the left, and struck being offered
market and the heavy shipments, plainant. You had no business to toms official, had given him per-
The Inspector said he traced your atory that mission to take the cloth. This the car to Major Griffen, but on plaining that his foot was on the
fendant admitted; this. cx- to New York. do it 1 accept
Despite such shipments the dol- complainant was soliciting, as an was denied. extenuating 1uct. If you had A due of $200 was imposed, and ringing up the Shamshulpo camp,ne vat ne touled the neceler-lar shows no signs of weakening.
ho was informed that Majorator.
It is pointed out the movement struck tho woman without any the cloth confiscated.
Griffen had left the Colony a long Inspector Nicol atated that do- will continue while European gold while ago. He, therefore, wished I fendant had paid $1 to the coolic. is available for shipment.
reason you would have got into very serious trouble. The punish- ment would have been very much heavier except that you admitted the charge and the woman was Boliciting you. You seem to have n very good character, and, as I understand your eivil conviction obtains penalties on board your ship, I shall caution sou.
Evidence was given by the compiamant to the effect that she
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LATHAM GOODWILL
TOUR OF EAST
Australia's Relations
With Neighbours
Chater Road.
.. a coolie.
to have a remand to trace the owner.
Mr. Hamilton suggested that it would he a verv good Iden 17 owners stamped their numbers on the radiator cap.
RECKLESS DRIVING.
The repatriation of American capital has barely begun. The D. L. Prophet, of Messrs. flow of European funds to Wall Linstead and Davis, was summon-Street is not yet likely to abate. d for alleged reckless driving in For apart from these temporary Pokfulum toad on January 24. factors, the continually favourably Traffic Sergeant Winslade said American trade balance is likely to stimulate the flow of gold to
of
New York in the future,
to
Indies, Singapore, the F.M.S., and that defendant was doing about 43 probably French Indo-China and les an hour going towards the Philippine Islands.
Aberdeen. Ilo came: out
The American policy aims at Australia's object is the foster-Sassoon Road, and was taking all increasing the export trade but is Ing of the present friendly rela- the corners on the right side of opposed accepting foraign walking along Hennessy Itoad about 12 midnignt, wheu
Melbourne, Feb. 6. tionship between Australia and the roud.
goods in payment or leaving a sur- defendant came running up to ner The Attorney-General, Mr. her northern neighboura.
Defendant said he did not think plus abroad. All circles unite in and struck her with his fat on Lathan, will depart on his For The mission will not concern he was do'ng miles an hour. pointing out the time is not yet to her mouth. Defendant was in the Eastern tour on March 17 and will itself with trade matters, but The road was clear, and in his ripe for British authorities company of three others. He was be away for about three months. member of the party will be able opinion it was not reckless driving, stabilise sterling. arrested by a Naval picket. She The tour will embrace China, to give all necessary Information.
The Financial News remarks that Mr Hamilton remanded the was not soliciting for prostitu-Japan, Hongkong, the Dutch East' -Reuter.
case until next Friday morning, banking circles regard the auspen- tion,
saying he would like to visit the France and the gold bloc merely a sion of the gold standard by DAY BY DAY NEWS IN BRIEF
aceno first.
WELL KNOWN TO POLICE.
T. H. C. Newhs, master-at-arms, - MEN MUST BE TAUGHT AS THOUGH in charge of a Naval patrol, - said YOU TAUGHT THEM NOT-Pope. he took defendant into custody.
***
He was with three others, and Rural Building Lot, No. 378, was they were surrounded by about sold yesterday to Mr. W. H. Bro't, thirty
Chinese.
of No. 653, The Penk, at the upset Complainant price of $1,008. was covered with blood,
'Defendant_elected to give evi-
A Chinese woman, Chan Sze, was dence on oath, He said that com- | admitted to the Government Civil plainant came up and solleited. Hospital yesterday, suffering from an
B. Mc. C. Smith, of H.M.S. question of time. Some quarters The BI. s. Talma loft Singapore Modway, was fined $10 for having are criticising the French. policy for this Fort on the 1st instant, and driven his car up Wyndham Street. in due helt on Thursday afternoon.
A number of pretty Chinono calon- dare-depicting a charming maiden of the modern stylo-have been rocély. ed from the Control Agency, Ltd.
The distribution of diplomas of the Mui Fong Girls' Collage will take
morrow. February 7, at noon. Lady Southorn is to present the awards.
Ile ignored her at first, but she kept injury is her back caused through place in the Tai Ping Theatre to on, and he struck new. Intention of striking her.
being knocked down by Ho cycle.
asked her to beat it by moving
n.otor
-
Before Mr. Balfour in the Central
The crder was granted.
Sir Henry E. Pollock, K.C., LL.D.
ALLEGED ARMED ROBBERY
MONEY CHANGER LOSES: $1,315 Polico attach doubt to the report of a highway robbery lodged by
a money changer, Wong Yiu-sang,
313, Laichikok Road, who stated
as being wasteful of gold reserves, for such a loss of bullon Is not deemed justified in bolstering up. an untenable position-Reuter,
NEGOTIATIONS FAIL,
DEATH FLOW TO CER.
EU PURCHASE PLANS
Hainking. Fab: 5. Foreseeing the Impossibility of
his hand, and caught her a blow. Ico Court, this morning. Inspector ll peak on "Kipling Poems at the hat he was robbed of $1,315 in reopening the Soviet-Manchukuo They had been previously warned Stimson made application for the not to be seen in the company of counreation of 22 tnels of raw anlum Fourth Meeting of the Hongkong Hongkong bank notes by three negotiations for the purchase of Asiatics in the Wanchal arou.. fund unclaimed pheard the 8.8. Tal Branch of the English Association. Lo
men in Lafchikok Road near the Chinesa. Eastern Railway. Mr The allegation that complainant Shan on February 1. The contraband be held at the Helenu May Instituto Nan Cheung Street last night. Shich Chich-shih, on behalf of was worrying the defendant was was found by an Indian watchman to-day at 6.30 p.m.
In his report he stated his mas-Manchukun, has ordered * Mr. corroborated by his threo com. panions, after which Bub-Inspec
Six Chinose were charged before ter was away at Canton for three Ohashi, the Manchukuoan dele- tor A. V. - Baker said that! Acerrding to
a fire in the gate, to withdraw from Tokyo, report Chu Mr. Hamilton, at the Control Magis days. Foaring
This in bellovall to mean the complainant was & prostituto and Kwon Wah Hospital. Anal rupture of the warlay which an amah to a prostitute. She was en.pted to commit suicidn by humming of them were fined $160ce three the safest cu pacing has boon, adjourned, since August well known to the police, into the harbour from, the Yaumall months och ing infoult, white, Via Three men accosted him and and which, at ang time, was ex- On the bench with Mr. Hamilton, ferry boat Men Fine. Ho was Slu-kan was sentenced to six months after pointing revolvers threw him pected in settle the selling price was Warrant Engineer 11. Cooper, gued by a seaman from the stem Impriachment within the filartintivo into one stavohring, lany. They for? the: Wixsian share of the of H.M.S. Orpheus.
Taunch Leg On, and we want to the of a fine. He admitted having been decamped with the 81,318
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