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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

FRIDAY,

FEBRUARY 16, 1934.

SPURTS OF FIRING DIE AWAY

CHIEF DANGER NOW FROM THE SWASTIKA

MUNICH RADIO WAR RESUMED

(SPECIAL TO “TELEGRAPH”)

(By Telegraph. Goghyright, Telegraphic Messapes Ordinance, 1804. Received, February 10, 0 a.m.)

VIENNA, FEB. 16.

"ALL IS OVER EXCEPT THE HANGINGS,” SAYS AN OFFICIAIL GOVERNMENT COM- MUNIQUE ISSUED. TO-NIGHT RELATING THE EVENTS OF THE DAY IN THE PROCESS

OF BREAKING THE SOCIALIST REVOLT.

And as far as Vienna is concerned, the situation is accurately stated by Government, although there are large forces of insurgents still active in the provinces.

Tons of thousand of Socialists throughout the capital to-day have either surrendered to the troops or have fled. Defeat has been generally acknowledged by their leaders.

"The Private Life of Henry Vill," in to be screened at the King's Theatre on Sunday and succeeding days. Here is one of the scones from this fine film,

MISGIVING

IN COMMONS

FRANCO-BRITISH TRADE WAR

RETALIATION WITH REGRETS

rights with the French under the convention of 1882, and ex- pested that those undertakings would be respected, but the sur- both tax and the turnover tax operated against Britain very severely. He instanced, among other cases, that of wireless ap- paratus, which was subject to Customs duty of 22 per cent, ex- change compensation surtax of 15 per cent. and import tax of 84 per cent., making altogether 15% per cent, ad valorem.

Although heavy, this would have been borne with equanimity if tho French had not granted Belgium relief not granted to Britain.

Belgium importa paid 24 per cent.

ngainst 45 per cent. pald by Britain. The same figure applied to Italy. In the case of woollen and worsted tissue. Britain was called

London, Feb. 15. Considerable misgiving among members of the House of Com- mons regarding the wisdom of trado dispute with Franco was 1,686 franca, revealed in the course of to- night's debate on the issue.

Spurts of firing occurred in a few sectors of the city yesterday morning, but from the middle of the after-Britain's retaliatory action in the noon onwards not a shot could be heard.

"CRUSH THE DOLLFUSS REGIME"

national welfare,Renter.

Whether Dr. Dollfuss's troubles and coordinate all forces for the are all over is, however, doubtful matter.

12

very

There are signs of preparedness among the Nazla for a further test

of the Government's strength and

NO INTERFERENCE

The Government gained an easy victory on the division, how- ever, Govern- ment supporters. who seemed doubtful about the correctness of the polley nevertheless_go- ing into the Gov. ernment lobby

it is not entirely insignificant Sir John Simon On The on

that the Munich wireless broad- enste inciling the people of Aus- trin to rebellion in the interests of Nazidom have been `recommenc- ä.

PROVOCATIVE APPEAL.

Herr Theodore Habicht, in charge of the Nazi propagandist agents in Munich, who has been personal ly responsible for most of

broadensts .provocative

Munich to-night

appealed to the Austrian to withdraw their support Dr. Dollfuss and to help Nazis to power.

Situation

London, Feb. 15.

an

the direct motion express- ing approval of the retaliatory

measures,

The vote was 169 in favour

Sir, A.

upon

In the House of Commons to- day, the Foreign Secretary WAS naked by the Acting Leader of the

and 44 against. Opposition, Major Attlee, whether,

the division be- Chamberlain. in view of the news from Austria

ing taken after the President of and the possibility of developments endangering European peace, he

the Board of Trade, Mr. Waller Runeiman, had announced the the

would take whatever action да readiness of the Government to from within his power to secure

conditionally negotiste carly meeting of the Lengue Coun-France securing the early removal of the differentiation against Armycil

Sir John Simon replied: "The Britain and Britain removing the from grave-and-most-distressing events retaliatory duties,

the in Austrin of the past few days

It is the official view that both are being closely watched by His

the cause of Britain's retaliatory Majesty's Government.

nction and the measures taken by way of reprisal should both be cancelled before negotiations can be entered upon in atmosphere.

le anid that the Nazia will continue to fight Dr. Dollfuss, but that they will observe the strictest discipline and act in accordance with orders.

"The House is aware that the Austrian Government, in connec- tion with its International posi- tion, has decided to appeal to the League.

"As regards the international Thus, he declared, the two mill-situation, I am sure the House will stones of Nazism and Marxism would crush the present regime in appreciate the necessity of the rule that one country cannot Austrin.-United Press-

claim to interfere in the internal Inffairs of another."--British Wire- Lleno.

REVOLT "SHEER MADNESS"

Chancellor Gives An

Interview

be

I proper

upon to pay 3,294 franes in taxes and

Belgium and. Italy only

PROTESTS RECALLED. Ile claimed that the British Government had been very patient considering how their traders had Huffered. They protested In August, 1932, and raised the matter on many subsequent occa- sions. Last autumn, the French Government were warned that if the representations were disregard- ed, the British Government would have to take action, and in November a month's notice of the special duty was given, and the French Ambassador was informed that the tariff truce would bo denounced and they would thus under- be free of the Lausanne taking.

duced.

Mr.

RADIO

BROADCAST MAJESTIC

TO-DAY'S BROADCAST.

HAWAIIAN SELECTIONS FROM THE STUDIO

From ZDW on wavelength of 355 metros.

4.30-7.30 p.m. Chinese recorded

programme.

7.30-10.30

gramme.

7.30 p.m.

p.m. European

Fro

Closing Local Stock

Quotations, etc.

7.33-5 p.m. From the Studio.

The 30th of series of lessons in "Cantonese" by the Rav. Mr. H. H. Wella.

8 p.m. Local Time and Weather Re-

port.

H.3-8.25 p.m. From the Studio. Hawaiian Selections by Ho Yuk Lunt and Ho Yuk Ming.

Programme,

1. Halona.

2. Violeta.

3. Beautiful Kaala.

4 Birds of Paradise.

8.25-9 p.m. Band Selections. Fanfare-Slection.

Debroy Somers Band. Archibald Joyce Waltzes (arr.

Somera).

Debroy Somers Band. The Open Rond- Hiking Medley

(arr. Sontera).

Debroy Somers Band. Ballads We Love Selection.

Debroy Somers Band. 0-9.45 p.m. From the Studio. Ап Sih Recital of Gramophone recorda by Mr. C. D. R. Sargent.

9.46-9.56 Holloway.

Humorous Interlude

by Stanley

(a) Three Ha'pence a Foot. (b) The Lion and Albert. 9.55-10.27 p.m. A Recorded Musi cal Comedy "lie Wanted Adventure."

My Heart's to Let.

Bobby Howen and Judy Gunn. When You've Fallen in Love.

Bobby Howell, and Mario Burke. (a) Bobby and the Spy. (c) The Dream.

Bobby Howes, Raymond Newell, Judy Gunn & Chorus. The Monarch of the Sens.

Raymond

Newell & Theatre Chorus.

This is the Hour-Rumba Duct.

Bobby Howes & Marle Burke. You Came to Me.

Raymond Nowell & Mario Burke. Finale.

Bobby Howes, Wylie Watson, Marie Burke, Raymond Newell & Theatre Chorus. Smile and be Bright.

Howes. Wylie Watson, Bobby

& Theatre Chorus. 10.27 p.m., Rugby Mid-day Press News.

10.30 p.m. Close Down.

PRISONER DIES IN GAOL

NATURAL CAUSES

VERDICT

HC-

tuber-

In November, the attention of the French Government was called to Britain's most-favoured-nation rights in regard to quotas, which were then becoming Important, whereat the French proposed that of if the claim for the abolition the surtax were withdrawn, the British quota would not be re-

Sentenced to a fine of $250, or That suggestion, Haid

In Runciman, was rejected and on

labour three months' hard

admitted toTM November 23rd he made-a-state default, a man named Wong Wah- ment in the House that retalia-in, 66, who was tory measures would be under-Victoria Gaul on December 30 last, taken against the surtax and died on Chinese New Year Day. turnover tax, which had been con- An inquest was held at the Cen- tinued whole of that time unaltered tral Police Court this morning, and undiminished, although Bel- Mr. Balfour sitting as the Coroner, gium and Italy, and possibly assisted by the following jury:— OPPOSITION CRITICS.

Lo Kung-mok and B. T. Flanagan. Labour and Liberal spokesmen other countries, had been given a Messrs. T. B. Williams (foreman),

Dr. all criticised the Government's lower scale of duties.

Griffiths, gaol medical Mr. Runciman said the duties action as precipitate and dicta-

imposed under the Order were officer, said the prisoner was torial.

Other members of the House estimated to be as much in the suffering from pulmonary tuber- on the Government side, includ-ggregate as the amount of inculosis and berl-beri. The post- jury to British trade done by the mortem examination shoved nd-

discriminatory ing Sir Austen Chamberlain, sap French

order.vanced pulmonary tuberculosis ported the policy while Indicating ST. DAVID'S DAY

that they did not like it. Sir namely, £500,000 a year. The Bri- and considerable evidence of beri- Austen stressed the need for antish Government were, however, beri.. Death, in his opinion, was understanding with France and prepared to open discussions with due primarily to beri-beri, urged that the utmost effort regard to Anglo-French trade, celerated by pulmonary

with particular reference to the culosis and cardiac failure. TO BE CELEBRATED

should

exerted to serure

French quota polley-Britiah A verdict of death from natural Wireless. friendly negotiations.-Renter.

causes was returned: IN HONGKONG

EVENTS TRACED.

Vienna, Feb. 15, 11 p.m. St. David's · Day', Thursday,

The Import Duties (Foreign The uprising in Austria was March 1, will be celebrated by the Discrimination) Order imposes a described as a criminal adventure Hongkong St. David's Society in 20% ad valorem duly over and above the existing Customs duties upon

The annual prize distribution of St. and sheer madness by Dr. Doll-customary manner.

take place Mary's School will fuss, who gave an

the certain classes of goods produced exclusive In- A wreath will be laid on terview to Reuter's representative Cenotaph at 11 a.m. by the Pre- and manufactured in France.goLE DEFENCE OF HER VIRTUE-La Tuesday, February 20, at 5 p.m. at the Convent Hall, when Mr. N. L. this evening.

Smith will distribute the awards, Vice- The Order has been framed with sident, supported by the President and the loyal support a view to effecting a reduction of

Lo Wah-yin, a taxi driver, in a re-

The health return for last week The Chancellor emphasised that of members and Welsh friends imports from France equivalent

to the reduction in British exports purt to the Police stated that while simultaneously with the outbreak would be appreciated. of the revolt at Linz, where the

In the evening, a dinner-dance to France resulting from the driving in Queen's Road last night shows five casca of cerebro-spinal fever, three each of puerperal Socialists fired on the police on will be held at Lane, Crawford's French differential quota restrica boy, Fung Chan, 16, ran across the fever (three deaths) four cases of road. He was knocked down, ron-diphtheria (one fatal) and enteric, Monday, owders were issued for Restaurant, commencing at 7.46 tions.

deresi unconscous and sent to the

And ono of paratyphoid fever. general

be Throughout.m., when Welsh Bongs will

In the House of Commons, Mr. Government Civil Hospital.

Thero were

deaths 64

from

Austrin.

tuberculosis. rendered by men of the S. W. Runciman, who expressed regret

that it should be necessary to Mr. Louis Beale, C.B.E., Commer- Thanks, however, to the bravery Borderers and other soloists,

Applications for tickets and move this Order, traced the course cial Counsellor to H.B.M. Legation A report has been made to and loyalty of the army, the other information should be made of event. for the lust two years at l'cking, bas arrived in the Colony Police by Mrs. K. Wong, of No. 444 police and the gendarmerie, the as early as possible to

the Hon. which had led up to it. He re- from Shanghat, where his Headquar- Nathan Rond, Kowloon, to the effect sho was walking along revolt was overcome comparative Secretary, Mrs. E. V. Hooper, 5, called that in November, 1931, ters are situated. Mr. Beale is pe that while ly 8000,

France applied a 16 per cent, sur-companied by Mrs. Beale. Communi- Nathan Road at 2.40 p.m. yesterday Cox's Path, Kowloon.

entions may be addressed to Mr.a man came up from behind and tax to British goods. In February,

her handbag, which 1932, the surtax was removed Beale c/o 11. M. Trade Commissioner, snatched

worth $5 and contained $20 in from conl, but in a bill of the same alatic Building, Queen's Rond.

експред. man money. Tho year the French Import turnover Three months' hard labour was in-

The Ladies' Committee of tax was increased, and that was posed by Mr. Balfour in the Central also discrimination against British Police Court this morning on Lam Cheero Club are glving A amali Sau, 38, unemployed, for stealing subcription dance at the Helena May $110 from Hui Sum, 10, a stall fold. Institute on Friday, 23rd February, Inspector Andrew stated the com-at 8.30 p.m. Tickets $1, including plainant was standing on the steps refreshments, can be obtained from In Afee Lan Street watching a por-tho Sailors and Soldiers Home and formance when the theft occurred. the Garrison Adjutant, The num-

ber will be limited to 140.. firg with discharging crackers to the danger of the publle,

strike

A NEW ORDER.

He expressed pleasure that a great number had voluntarily laid 'down their arms and declared their future loyalty to the gov crament.

The fact that the order for a

general strike was almost unheed-

AMOY CHINESE "WANTED"

ALLEGED MANILA

EMBEZZLEMENT

aro

trade.

At Lausanne, the French and British Governments promised not to discriminate against each other. ed was groof of a complate change The Manila authoritics

regarding There were at that time two taxes of the mental attitude of the seeking Information majority of the workers who the whereabouts of Ang Ki, aged which had, boon imposed morally had already abandoned 30, a native of Amoy, who is British imports and which had to their Soelalium and accepted the "wanted" for the alleged embezz-be paid by British traders, namely Government's ideas of a new lomont of between 11,000 and tho surtax and the turnover tax.

Chinese

DISCRIMINATION. 12,000 pesos from the order.

upon

DAY BY DAY NEWS IN BRIEF

LOVE CHIES VICTORY WHEN THE TEARS OF A WOMAN, BECOME THE

Fontaine.

Chargod

..

011

tho

Was

the

A most attractive planforte re a married woman, Chan Sze, of 250 cital in to be given at the Helena Des Voeux Road Central, was fined Muy Inatitute on Thursday, 22nd, 325 by Mr. Balfour in the Central inst., at 6.80 p.m. by Miss Amelia comprises Vegetable Morchants Association, Although Britain naturally ob- Police Court this morning. Inspector Lee. The programme Dr. Dollfuss stressed that a Manila,

Boon throwing classical items, and a feature will jected in principio. to receiving Androw: She was A circular posted at Police worso now constitution was now being

terms than any other lighted crackers into the street. It be Itachmaninoff'a Concerto No. 2 in prepared which would safeguard Headquarters states that the man nation, the objection was not on was 8.30 pm, and there was consider C Minor, the orchestral part of which the full rights of the working speaks Tukiencse and Tagalog the ground of theory alone, able traffic about then. She was will be played on second piano by

Britain had most-favoured-nation throwing the crackers one at a time. Mr. A. E. Bowes-Smith. classes, eliminato-class-warfare dialcete.--

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