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FOLLOWING BRITAIN'S LEAD

COMMUNICATIONS

MERGER

ROOSEVELT'S MESSAGE

(Spacial to "Telegraph”)

pe Ordinance, 183).

By Telepraph Copyright, Telebraphie H

Received, February Washington, Feb. 20.

A scheme for a gigantic merger of all American communications interests, along the lines of the British reorganisation which led to the formation of British and Imperial Communications, Limited is contemplated by Pre-

a special Message to Con- grena to-day, the President asks for the creation of a new Federal Communications Commis- Alon whose duties would be to regulate all wire, cable and radio systems in order to centralise federal authority over communica- tions.

The President points out that procedents are provided by the arrangements under which the Inter-State Commerce Commleston handles transportation and the Federal Power

Commission handles power.

MERGER IN FUTURE. He naka that the new CommiK- alon be empowered to investigate the existing communications "line-up" with a view to recom mending additional logisistion dur Ing the next sesalon of Congress.

This means, of course, that the question of the communications merger goes over for determination next year.

The President appears to feel that while further exhaustive studies should be made concerning the proposals for a merger, the altuation at present demands that the Government should arrange Immediately, through a coordinat- ing authority, for the better re- gulation of communications via the unifying agencies dealing them.-United Press.

ALL INVOLVED.

with

Reuter says that the services lo be affected embrace all those rely- ing on telegraphs, cables and wire less as a medium of transniission.

ANGLO YEMEN TREATY

ITS IMPLICATIONS EXPLAINED

London, Feb. 26.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

BETTER DAY FOR PUNTERS

`(Continued from Page 1)

through passing Oak Bay in the straight without difficulty. King's

TUESDAY,

FEBRUARY 27, 1934.

RECOVERY COME TO STAY

Worthy (Charge) boat Oak Bay out RENEWED CONFIDENCE

Roferring in the House of Com-of second place to mons to the treaty of friendship dividend for a place, betweeen the United Kingdom and

pay n Kood

India and Yemen, recently signed I-The Kalgan Plate.--Winger by Colonel Reilly, British Rosi-$760. Serend $300. Third $200. For dent at Aden, and representatives China Ponier, Subscription Griffins of of the Imam of Yemen, the this Club of this Meeting. One Mile. Foreign Secretary, Sir John

Simon, stated that before the Dynasty's King Willow, 155

(ML Y. S. Chang) treaty whe signed the British Re- sident reported that the cond.S.Y.'s Chesterfold. 155 tions attacked by the United

(Mr. Heard) Kingdom Government to consent to its conclusion had been | LF Po-chun's In-Good Time; 158 (Mr. Soares) fulfilled:"

their

These comprised the evacuation of those portions of the territory of Aden Proiectorate which were

still in Yemeni uccupation, the re- lense by the Imam of certain sub- fects of the Chiefs of the Aden Protectorate, and the raising of restrictions

which had been placed by the Imam on overland Protectorate trade between and Yemen.

the

MAIN OBJECT,

་

Length and half; three lengths, Sixteen starters. Time: 2 min. 16.1/5 secs.

$23.90; Pari-mutuel :- Win. places, $9.40, $9.80, $8.90,

2The Tientsin Staken-Winner $750. Second $300. Third $200. For Chine Pontes, bona fide Griffins of this Meeting. One Mile. Hen's Gladiator, 158

(Mr. Heard)

(Mr. L. G. Frost) Three quarters of a length; two

The main object of the treaty was to settle the question of Dynasty's King's Worthy. 158 (Mr. Y, S. Chang) the frontier between the Protec- torate and Yemen. This had been done by a mutual undertaking pro. Dunbar's Oak Bay, 161 viding for the maintenance of the aituation in regard to the frontieri as it existed on the date of signa-tenths. ture, and for the prevention of ita violation pending negotiations for! a final settlement, to be initiated! before the Expiration of present trenty, which is to remain in force for forty years.

"Eighteen starters,

Time-2 min. 10.1/5 aven,

$8.50; Pari-mutuel:- Win. placce, $4,20, $20.10, 86.90,

3. The Cora! Plate-Winner $750. Sir John Sinon added that

Second $300, Third $200. For Aua- the the Government regarded

Senson. of any tralian Ponies

Six settlement as most satisfactory, Furlongs. and considered that it reflected great credit on Colonel Reilly.£. Danbar's Woodland Stag. 159 British Wireless,

(Mr. L. G. Frost) I

Hall & Shenton's The Goose, 14-1

(Mr. B. A. Proulx) 2 Lady Peol's Lucy Glitters, 161 (Mr. D. Black)

GERMANY AND MANCHUKUO

REPORTS OF POSSIBLE RECOGNITION

(Special to "Telegraph")

One length: three lengths. Twelve starters. Time: min. 24.2/5 secs. Pari-mutuch-Win $9.00: places $6.10, 89.10 $27.50.

4-The Exchange Plate.--Presented by the Bankers and Exchange Brokers of tongkang. Value $1,000 to Winner. Second $100, Third $200. For Chinn

One and a Quarter Miles. Ponies.

Shanghai, Feb. 27, present they are controlled

Anxiety over the report that Radio Commission and the Germany

to Ir. inclined by the Inter-State Commerce Commission. sider the recognition of Man- L. Dunbar's Gleneagles,

The President desires that thechukuo, Federal Communications Commis slon should be empowered to vestigate the business of existing companies.

con-

indicated by is

(Mr. 1. G. Frost)

(Mr. Sonrex}

155

(Mr.

unquiry made at the German A. M. L. Sourea' Sadko, 163 in- Lexation nt Peking by the Shanghai Chinese General Cham- ber of Commerce us to the atti- tude of the Berlin Government

No explana toward Manchukuo. tion is yet available.-Central News.

RED STRONGHOLD FALLS

CAPTURED AFTER SIX YEARS

(Special to "Telegraph")

Nanchang, Feb. 27, While no detailed news from the Interior of Klangsi is available, Nanchang Military Headquarters announce that the Central Govern ment forces have occupied Yung

engagement Hein after a severe with the "Reds."

SILVER SITUATION

LONDON BROKERS NOT PERTURBED

London, Feb. 26. The bullion brokers are not per- turbed about the present allver situation.

Dynasty's Hetman, 160

Y. S. Chang)

IN BRITAIN

London, Feb. 20. The belief was expressed to-day by the Chancellor of the Ex chequer, Mr. Neville Chamberlain, that the improvement which has taken place in British trade has come to stay,

The Chancellor was speaking at a luncheon at the Birmingham section of the British Indasities Fair.

"From all directions you get indicationa that the trade re covery in Britain is firmly on the up grade," he declared.

Thero was a general revival of confidence and people felt that they could safely all up their stacks and expand their plant and equipment. They felt that re- covery had come to stay.

Although Britain and given preference to the Empire, aho wanted other countries to know! that if they bought more from Britain, she would buy more from them.

The Chairman of Lloyd's Bank, Mr. Beaumont Pease, who also apake, advocated extended use of bills of exchange and said it wan a pity that the use of this old method of Ruancing trade bad fallen away.British Wireless.

TRADE DISPUTE WITH FRANCE

EARLY NEGOTIATIONS

EXPECTED

London, Feb. 26. The British Government to-day handed to the French Ambassador in London the reply to the French Note regarding quota restrictions which suggested that, pending the negotiation of a new commercial agreement, the present should remain in operation but that no new ones should he institu ted on either side.

measures

Although it is possible that fur- the ther conversations betaveen two Governments may be neces- sury, It is now hoped that the negotiations for the new, agree- mest will begin during the coming month. -British Wireless.

RISING PRICES IN AMERICA

Three quarters of a length; two Ford

lengths.

_Five run......

Time:--2 min. 42.2/5 secs, Pari-muttel-Win, $20; places.

$87 36.80.

CAPTAIN COOK'S

COTTAGE

RE-ERECTION IN MELBOURNE ·

Recent activity was mainly con- fined to American speculatora, who commenced buying, but selling developed wving to the belief in

Melbourne.is now giving the most some quarters that President Roose- velt would take over. all United careful consideration to the problem This is an important victory for States stocks of silver at a price of the site for the re-erection of the Government as Yung-Hsin is not allowing a large profit to Captain Cook's cottage which has been taken down brick by brick a strategic point, which had been speculators. held by the "Reds" for more than

However, the opposite view also from Great Ayton in Yorkshire and

has been shipped to Australia. six years.

Despite the threat

thaPrevalls, and although there is some "Reda"- from Hupei, normal selling, America, on the whole, is traffic on the Nanchong-Kiukinng considered as a buyer of silver-erection before the opening date of

Reuter.

of thu

Railway is still being maintained.

Ceutral News,

AMERICA'S FOREIGN

Revolts Against Steel Cost

(Special to "Telugraph") |

(lly Tetraraph. Copyright. Telegraphia for -engta -- Ordinance. 1801. Received. February

17. 5.1 mm<}°

Detroit, Feb. 26.

It is believed that the American automobile industry is planning to produce its own steel as a result of its dissatisfaction with rising steel prices.

Mr. Henry Ford. had already awarded the contracts for the con- struction of his own steel mills, and it is rumoured that General Motors are contemplating action on similar lines,—United Preas,

It is hoped to complete the re- the centenary celebrations on Octo A. ber 18th and it is further hoped that Prince George will perform the opening ceremony, says Austral News.

The most favoured site is in the picturesque Fitzroy Gardens near Feb, the centro of the city. It 77.11/32

KOWLOON GOLF.

Eastman Wins "Fear"

Cup Competition.

THE HOLDER THIRD.

The "Fear" cup competition play!

is ed over 30 holes on handicap was de cided on Sunday at the Kowloon Golf

DRESS

RADIO BROADCAST WEAR

TO-DAY'S BROADCAST:

TWO STUDIO CONCERTS FOR THIS EVENING

From 2.B.W. on a wavelength of 356 metres;

4.30-7.20 p.m. Chinese programme. 4.30-7 p.m. Bhorthand Lesson from the Studio.

7.30-10.30 p.m. European pro. gramme.

7.30-8 p.m. From the Studio. The 33rd of a series of lessons in "Cantones by the Itov. Mr. H. R. Wells.

port

8p.m. Local Time and Weather Ro-" 8.3-9 p., Variety. Orchestral-C. B. Cochran Presents

Selection

The B. B. C. Dance Orchestra. Vocal Quartet-Young and Healthy. Vocal Quartet Take me Away.

from the River,

The Four Musketeers. Orchestral-Noel Coward Medley. The B.B.C. Dance Orchestra. Vocal Duet Like to Go Back in the Evening.

Vocal Duct-Lazybones.

Layton & Johnstono. Orchestral-Daly's Theatre Walte

Memories,

Charles Prentice & IIls Orches

Band-Roview of Rovues.

tra,

Debroy Somers Band. 9-0.30 p.m. From the Studio.

A Pianoforte and Violin recital by and Mrs. E. J. A Mr. Harry Ore.

Asmus,

Programme.

I Prelude & Fugue in C Minor

(Bach),

2 Gavotic varice (Rameau).

3 Romance (Schumann).

4 Tarantella (Chopin). Mr. Harry

Ord.

'Senate in E, 1st and 2nd move-

ments (Handel).

La lle nux cheveux de lin (Debussy). Mr. E. J. Asmus.

March (Schubert- 7 Military

Tausig). Mr. Harry Ore. 9.30-10 p.m. From the Studio, A Song Recital by Mr. Ramen S. Alberto (Tenor).

Progranime

1 Non E Ver (In Italian (Tito

Mattel).

2 Hasta Manana (Mexican Serenade) (A) Negbom).

Love

3 Recorded Violin Solo--Hungarinn Dance' No. 2 in D Minor (Brahma). Arthur Catterall,

4 Recorded Violin Solo-Cavatina (Raff, Up, 85, No. 3). Arthur Catterall.

Tornal (In Italian) (L. Denza). 6 A Drean. (In English) (J., C.

Hartlett).

Ojos de Juventud (In Spanish) (A. Tolentino).

10-10.28 p.m. Selection by Debroy Somers Band.

1 Aunt Sally-Flim Theme Songs

Selection (I. Woods).

2 Fong Carnival of 1032 Stark. asalsted by Albert Sandler & s Orchestra, Flanagen & Allen, Carlyic Cousins, Peggy Wood, Peggy Wood & Dan Donovan,

3 Irving Berlin Waltz Songs

-Medley (Berlin). with vocal chorus by Dan Donovan.

Press 10.28 p.m. Rugby Mid-day

·News.

10.30 p.m. Close Down,

KZRM PROGRAMME. To-luy's Broadenst from Manila: 5.00 p.m.-Tea Dance Progranume. 6.10 p.m.-Spanish Informational Period.

0.30 p.m.--English Informational Period.

7.00 p.m.-Songs by "Tho Mystery Singer""" accompanied by Rafael Artigas..

3.16 p.m.-Requests.

House

7.30 p.m.-Lyric Music Programme Chuck Robins at the Seiler Grand.

7.45 pan-Bay View Hotel Or

Lirico chestra.

8.16 pam-Momento ducted by Antonio Serrano.

8.45 p.m.-Stock Quotations. 8.65 p.m.-Opera Hour. 10.30 p.m.-Sign Off

COTTON, WHEAT AND SILVER

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