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FOLLOWING BRITAIN'S LEAD

COMMUNICATIONS MERGER

ROOSEVELT'S MESSAGE

(Special to "Talegraph"}

(Dy Telegraph. Copyright. Telegraphia Mee ses Ordinanas, 1994. Eleceived. February #Ts tā J

Washington, Feb. 26. A scheme for a gigantic merger of all American communications interests, along the lines of the British reorganisation which led

ANGLO-YEMEN

TREATY

ITS IMPLICATIONS EXPLAINED

London, Feb. 26, -

Referring in the House of Com mona to the treaty of friendship betweeen the United Kingdom and. India and Yemen, recently signed by Colonel Reilly, British Resi- dent at Aden, and representatives of the Imam of Yemon,' the Secretary, Sir John Foreign Simon, stated that before the treaty was signed the British Re sident reported that the condi- tions attached by the United Kingdom Government to their consent to its conclusion had been fulfilled.

These comprised the evacuation the formation of British and Imperial Communications, of those portions of the territory Limited, is contemplated by Proof Aden Protectorate which wore. sident Roosevelt.

still in Yemen occupation, the re- lease by the Imam of certain sub- jects of the Chiefs of the Aden Protectorate, and the raising of restrictions which had been placed by the Imam on overland the Protectorate trade between and Yemon.

in a special Message to Con. gress to-day, the President nska for the creation of a new Federal Communications Commis- nion whose duties would be to regulate all wire, cable and radio gystems in order to centralise federal authority over communica tlons.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,

MARYSE HILZE IN HANOI

Hongkong Arrival Dato Not Known

Hanoi, Feb, 26. Mademoisolla Maryso Hilze, who is flying from Paris to Tokyo, landed at Hanol this morning. It is not definitely known when she will arrive in Hongkong. -Reuter,

ANGLO-ITALIAN ACCORD

ON DISARMAMENT

PROBLEMS

EDEN'S TALKS

IN ROME

London, Feb. 26. Mr. Anthony Eden began with conversations

at the Signor Mussolini Venice Palace this evening.

MAIN OBJECT. The main object of the treaty The President points out that

to settle the question of precedents are provided by the was arrangements under which the the frontler between the Protec- Inter-State Commerce Commission torato and Yemen. This had been his handles transportation and the done by a mutual undertaking pro- Federal Power Commissionviding for the maintenance of the situation in regard to the frontier handles power.

as it existed on the date of signa- ture, and for the prevention of its violation pendlag negotiations for

MERGER,IN FUTURE.

He asks that the new Commis alon the empowered to investigate the

existing communications "Hne-up" with a view to recom- mending additional legislation dur- ing the next session of Congress.

This means, of course, that the question of the communications merger gees 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 situation 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 with them.-United Press.

ALL INVOLVED.

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

At present they are controlled by the Radio Commission and the Inter-State Commoroo Commission. The President deaires that the Federal Communications Commis- alon should be empowered to in- vestigate the business of existing companies.

RED STRONGHOLD FALLS

CAPTURED AFTER SIX YEARS

(Special to "Telegraph")

Nanchang, Feb. 27. While no detailed nowa from the interior of Kiangs! is availablo, Nanchang Military Headquarters announce that the Central Govern ment forces have occupied Yung- Hain after a severe engagement with the "Reils."

This is an important victory for the Government as Yung-Hain is a strategic point, which had boon held by the "Reds" for more than six years.

the Despite the threat "Reds"

front Hupel, normal traffic on the Nanchang-Kiukiang Railway is still being maintained.

-Central News,

AMERICA'S FOREIGN

TRADE

THREE NEW BANKS TO BE CREATED

Washington, Feb. 26.

had

дп

TUESDAY,

RECOVERY COME TO STAY

RENEWED CONFIDENCE IN BRITAIN

London, Feb. 26, 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 Birminghain section of the British Industries Fair.

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

There was a general revival of confidence and people felt that they could safely fill up their stocks and expand their plant and equipment. They felt that res covery and come to stay."

Although Britain had given a preference to the Empire, she to know wanted other countries 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 was of this old pity that the est fallen away-British Wireless, method of financing trade had

TRADE DISPUTE WITH FRANCE

Earlier to-day he audience of the Popa. He was ac- companied to the Vatican by Sir with final settlement, to be initiated Robert Clive, Minister to the Holy before the expiration. of present See, and his conversation treaty, which is to remain in forco, His Holiness lasted for half an hour. Mr. Eden also met Cardinal for forty years,

Sir John Siinon added that Pacelli, the Papal Secretary of

the State, and afterwards made the Government regarded

An official atatement concerning settlement as most antisfactory, tour of the Vatican. and considered that it reflected the Rome conversations, issued in grent credit on Colonel Reilly-Rome to-night, stated that the EARLY NEGOTIATIONS Bittish Wireless.

head of the Government received Venice at the this afternoon, Palace, Mr. Eden, the Lord Privy Seal, hvho informed him of the con- versations which had taken place in Parla and Berlin.

GERMANY AND MANCHUKUÓ

REPORTS, OF POSSIBLE RECOGNITION

(Special to "Telegraph")

· to con-

FRESH SURVEY.

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 now commercial agreement, the present measures should remain in operation but that no new ones should be institu- beted on clther side.

This information enabled them to examine afresh the British and Italian memorandum.

They found themselves in accord as to the object to reached, and in particular as to the possibility of finding a basis of general agreement.

Shanghai, Feb. 27.

The Cabinet Committee on dis Anxiety over the report that Germany inclined

armament met to-day, and it is the members con-

ansidered the reports from 3r. Eden indicated wider the recognition of Man-understood chukuo,

Berlin. Mr. Edon will make A enquiry made at the German of his conversations in Paris and

Peking by Legation at

short stay In Paris on his journey Shanghai Chinese General Cham from Rome, and is expected in ber of Commerce as to the atti: London at the end of the week, tude of the Berlin Government British Wireless. toward Manchukao. No explana tion is yet available.-Central

Newa.--

the

ABLE SEAMAN'S SUICIDE

BODY RECOVERED IN HARBOUR

The body of A, B. Bain, who dis- appeared from H.M.S. Whitshed on February 18 was recovered by the Water Police yesterday afternoon shortly after 4 o'clock in the Naval

H.M.S. Cornwall. Anchorage near

The naval authorities were Im- mediately notified and a post mor- tem examination was held. The

Although it is possible that fur- ther conversations between the two Governments may be neces Bury, it is now hoped that the negotiations for the new agrée- meat will begin during the coming. month, British Wireless

RISING PRICES IN AMERICA

Ford Revolts Against Steel Cost

(Special to "Telegraph")

(Ite Tetegraph. Copyright, Telegraphie Mam agra Ordinance, 1984. Bacolod, Febru $7 0.15 2.17)

Detroit, Feb, 20.

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

CAPTAIN COOK'S

FEBRUARY

RADIO

1984

DRESS

BROADCAST WEAR

TO-DAY'S "BROADCAST.

TWO STUDIO CONCERTS FOR THIS EVENING

From Z.B.W. on a wavelength of 355 metres:

4.80-7.39 p.m. Chiness programme. 0.30-7 p.m. Shorthand Lesson from the Studio,

European pro-

7.30-10.30 1.m. gramme.

7.80-8 p.m. From the Studio. The Bird of a series of lessons in "Cantonoso by the Rev. Mr. H. R. Wella.

8 p.m. Local Time and Weather Re- port.

6.3-3.p.m. Variety. Orchestral-C. B. Cochran Presente

Belection.

The B. B. C. Dance Orchestra." Vocal QuartoYoung and Healthy, Vocal Quartet Tako me Away

from the River,

The Four Musketeers. Orchestral-Noel Coward Modley,

The B.B.C. Dance Orchestra. Vocal Duet I Like to Go Back in the Evening.

Vocal Duet-Lazybones.

Layton & Johnstone. Orchestral-Daly's Theatre Walle

Memories.

Charles Prentice & His Orches-

Band-Review of Hopes.

tra.

Debroy Somers Band.

9-9.30 p.m. From the Studio. A Pianoforte and Violin recital by Mr. Harry Ore. and Mrs. E. J. X.

Asmus,

Programme.

1 Preludo & Fogue in C Minor

(Bach),

2 Gavette varies (Rameau).

3 Romance (Schumann).

4 Tarantella (Chopin), Mr. Harry

Ore.

Senate in E, 1st and 2nd move- ments (Ilandel). 0.La llo aux cheveux de lin (Debussy). Mr. E. J. Asmus. 7 Military

(Schubert. March Tausig). Mr. Harry Oro. 9.30-10 p.m. From the Studio, A Song Recital. by Mr. Ramon S, Alberto (Tenor).

Programme.

1 Non E Ver (In Italian (Tito

Mattai),

2 Harta Manana (Mexican Love

Serenade) (Al Negbom).

3 Recorded Violin Solo-Hungarian D Minor Dance No. 2 in (Brahma), Arthur Catterall Recorded Violin Solo Cavatina (Rail, Op. 85, No. 3). Arthur Catterall.

Tormal (In Italian) (L. Denza). 6 A Drean (In English) (3.0.

Bartlett).

7 Ojos de Juventud (In Spanish)

(A. Tolentino),

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

1 Aunt Sally-Film Theme Songs

Selection (3. Woods). 2 Song Carnival of 1932 Stars, assisted by Albert Sandler & H

& Allen, Orchestra, Flanegen Carlyle Cousins, Peggy Wood, TEREY Wood & Dan Donovan. 3 irving Berlin Waltz Songe

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

Press 10.28 p.; Rugby Mid-day NOWE

10.30 p.m. Class. Down

KZRM PROGRAMME. To-day's Broadcast from, Manila: 6.00 pm-Tea Dance Programme. 6.10 p.m-Spanish Informational Period,

6.30 p.m.-English Period.

Informational

7.00 p.m.-Songs by "The Mystery Rafaci Singer"

accompanied Artigas.

7.16 p.m.-Requests. 7.30 p.m-Lyric Music House Programme Chuck Robins at the

Seiler Grand.

7.45 p.m.-Bay View Hotel Or chestra.

8.45 p.m-Stock Quotations. 8.55 p.m.Opera Hour. 10.30 p.m.-Sign Of.

COTTON, WHEAT AND SILVER

Mr. Henry Ford, had already

8,16 p.m-Momento Lirico awarded the contracts for the conducted by Antonio Serrano. struction of his own steel mills, and bady was identified by Leading it is rumoured that General Motors Seaman Wooddete, of the Whit- shed. At the time of recovery there contemplating action on similar

elines.-United Press. body was attired in naval uniform. Bain loft duty at seven o'clock for on the morning of February 18 recess and when called up for duty again at 9.80 a.m. was found to bo of the fact that miesing. In view a splash was heard shortly after a.m. and a bucket attached to the missing man's belt was recovered Photo taken during the inter- by divers Later in the day it was presumed that Bain had committed national cavalry tournament near

auicide. Potadam, showing, Cominandant de

accident At the time of the Lalsaardiere, captain of the French team, shaking hands with Linut. H.M.S. Whitshed was tied to

Hass, of the Reichswehr. buoy opposite the Naval Canteen.

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DAY BY DAY NEWS IN BRIEF

JUSTICE, DEING DESTROYED, WILL

Mr. G. N. Peck, hitherto Farm Administrator, has accepted the Presidency of a new import and DESTROY; BEING PRESERVED, WILL export bank to assist United States PRESERVE-Manu trade with Russia.

Mr. Peek has announced that a second bank is being created to assist trade with Cuba, and a third will be established to deal with other countries.

COTTAGE

RE-ERECTION IN ̊ MELBOURNE

Melbourne.ls now giving the most a careful consideration to the problem

One case of small-pox and four the local health authorities during the cases of meningitis were reported to week-end.

A lecture on "Road accidents some paychological aspects" will be given by Professor L Forater, to-morrow at 8.20 p.m. in the Union Assembly Room of H.K. University, under the auspices of the University Education

A wonian, Chan Ste, was knocke down in Wanchai yesterday, by motor cyclint, and was admitted to hospital with head injuries,

The formal opening of the South China Athletic Association's now Bociety. pavilion at Caroline Hill will take. place on March 17, at 8.00 p.m., whon

The point is emphasised by Mr. Peck that the sole purpose of these banks is to asalet the foreign trade of the United States and eventually. E. the Governor, Sir William Peol on the .. Kutsang, was scalded yin- to balanco exports and imports will officiate. Reuter.

Yuen Chan, unemployed, pleaded suilty before Mr. Balfour in the Central Pollen Court this morning to the thaft of two placas of iron piping the property of the Hongkong Tele phone Company Ltd, and was sen- tenced to two months' hard labour. Mr. L. D. Skinner, storekeeper, up- peared as the complainant,

Chan Fung, a foreman employed terday by an escape of steam an he The ship lifted a manhole cover,

frocks. Members of St. Andrew's Club was lying at the Kowloon entertained members of the Kowloon The injured man was conveyed to the Union Church Young People's Society Kowloon Hospital.

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