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GERMANY'S NEW : DISARMAMENT OFFER

(Continued from Page 1.)" strength of the force should not exceed thirty per cent, of the com- bined air forces of her neighbours, France's of fifty per cent. of military alreraft, whichever figure Is the less.

KOWLOON MOTOR

ACCIDENTS

TWO EUROPEANS INVOLVED

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. THURSDAY, APRIL

'O'DUFFY WINS

HIGH COURT AND TRIBUNAL

NOT

COMPETENT TO TRY HIM

LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE

GILT-EDGED ISSUES

STRONG

19, 1934.

RADIO

New

BROADCAST TIES for Summer wear

The following quotations on the TO-DAY'S BROADCAST. London Stock Exchange have been received by Monars. Bwan, Culbertson and Fritz in conjunction with Reuter. Market:t-edged securities ruled

Otherwise the market w

trong. appointing. rather irregular and business, dis-

Mr. C. E. Terry, of the Hong- and kong and Kowloon Wharf Godown Co., was involved in a motor accident yesterday. He was Germany is willing to agree that driving his car along Waterloo The Free State Government has This position shall remain unalter- Rond when near the Junction of suffered another rebuff from the ed during the first five years of Pence Avenue he knocked down Judiciary. The High Court giving after that a widow, Teang Lal, aged 41. She judgment in the O'Duffy case, do- the convention, but period, rodactions abroad or in-was sent to the Kowloon Hospital. cided that the Military Tribunal

44 Bonds 1808 Mr. L. Paget, living at Savarin was a limited and inferior Court creases in Germany must be maile se that she will attain equality House, reported to the Police that within the control of the High with the principal air powers at wille riding his motor cycle in Court. the end of the ten years' of the Nathan Road near the corner of Haiphong Road,, he accidentally convention.

knocked down Mr. J. C. Rozarlo,

STORM-TROOPS,

of

No. 17, Cameron Road. The injured man was taken to the Kow loon Hospital where he was de- tained.

Germany is also prepared to ngroc, on the basis of reciprocity, to regulations that will ensure the

While rounding a bend at the non-military character of storm- Shing Mun Valley access road, a troops and similar organisations, motor lorry, driven by Wong Wai,

be

vorifled by supervision, knocked down a labourer, named Li theso regulations to

provide, Tak, who received injuries to his among other things, that such legs. He was treated at the Shing political formationa shall not Mun Valley hospital nearby. posscas arms, shall

to

receive no

military instructions, and shall not be commanded by members of the Regular Forces,

Germany is further prepared to agree to the postponement of the reductions in armaments of other Powers until the end of the Afth year of the Convention, the mea-DUE sure of disarmament laid down in the British Memorandum being enrried out during the second live

AMPHIBIANS COMING

HERE TO-DAY-AT TIFFIN-TIME

The three Kiant R. A. F. Amphibians, comprising part of the 205th, Flying Boat Squadron, LEAGUE MEMBERSHIP.

left Manila this morning shortly Germany accepts the other pro-after 6.30 a.m. for Hongkong and conditions are posals in the British Memorandum with favourable including supervision of arm-expected at Kal Tak at 1 p.m.

The planes originally intended She continues to recognise the leaving for Hongkong on Tuesday Treaty of Locarno but considers but adverse weather conditions that her return to the League of prevented this, and they were com- Nations can only be dealt with pelled to, postpone their trip for after a solution of the dearm-two days. ament question and above all of

aments.

ho

acceptance

of Germany's i equality of rights.--Reuter.

•

FRENCH LOGIC

Text of Barthou's Message

COMMUNISTS DIE

GANG WHICH TERRORISED BERLIN

Berlin, Apr. 18. Four young men, belonging to a who two band of Communists Secret- years ago terrorised Berlin, were morning at the

The French Foreign

In # Note received reply to London to-day, In Sir John Simon's letter to

the French Ambassador last week on the subject of Kuarantees execution of the convention, points

executed this Ploetzenace Prison.

The gang was responsible for organised attacks on pedestrians, shopkeepers and restaurants.

The men escaped arrest until

out that the British communica- they killed a city official and stole tion was received simultaneously boxes containing £1,700 while the with the publication in Berlin of

in the boxes were

Course

of

the German 1934/5 budget which transit. showed increases in the expenses The number executed since the of the Ministries of the Army. Nazis assumed power is now np. Navy and Air amounting to 362proaching 100-Router. million marks."

"The British Government were "no less concerned than the French

ut the size of this increase in

The case arose out of the action of the Government in summoning General O'Duffy before the Military a series of Tribunal to answer charges, including one of alleged murder Mr. De Incitement to

Valora,

On January 1, the day before the date fixed for the trial of General O'Duffy, an application was made to the High Court on his behalf, seeking a writ of prohibition to prevent the Tribunal hearing the

case.

A conditional order was granted, and the Military Tribunal ad- journed the hearing of the case in order to avoid a clash with the civil Court. At the same time, the Tribunal announced that it was satisfled that it had jurisdiction to hear the charges,

On January 25, the Attorney General applied to have the con ditional order of prohibition dis charged. Judgment was reserved.

·

Chinese Bonda.

Apr. 17. Apr. 18.

£101 (Eng.' Ina.) ....

£1014 44% Loan 1008 £ 94% £ 944 5% Loan 1912, 754704

£ 90% 1913 (Ed. In.) £ 98%

Reorg. Loan

£ 88% Bonds 1026-37 5 884

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Loan). £ 26-20 £ 2714

Railway (Sup).

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Ningpo Rly.

£ 08% £ 084

£ 42

£ 4244

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5% Hukuang Rly.

Honan Rly £31% £31

1011 5% Lung Thing U.

Hai Rly. 1913. £.17%

Foreign Bonds and Banks. German 7% Int

60% 71

€ 82%

£ 024

£138% £10

Loan 1924 Japon 5% Sterling

Loan 1907. £ 82 Japan 6% Sterling

Loan 1924. £ 92 H.K. & S'hai Bk.

(n. Regd.).. £107 Chartd. k., £5 h. £ 10%

Industrials and Breweries. Anseelated

Elec. Industrien

1876 18/0 Brit.-Amer. Tob.

(Bearer) Chinese Eng. And

THE JUDGMENT. In their judgment the Court un- animously hold against the Govern- ment, that the Military Tribunal

Min. (Beateri could be restrained by the High Court, and by a majority the Court Tate, and Lyle'. decided to make absolute the con-Courtaulds ditional order of prohibition, except Distillers as reinting to the charges of men-Dunlop Rubber

unlawful associa Everrently 5/- wh. General Elec. bership of no

(England) ton.

Mr. Contello, K.C.. for General Boots O'Duffy, asked for a stay to enableImpl. Chem Ind. bim to consider the question of an Impl. Chem Ind. Def. 10/sh... appeal to the Supreme Court on the question of the jurisdiction of Imp, Tolneco the Tribunal to try the unlawful Woolworths

Internat. Nickel association charges.

A JAZZ RECITAL FROM THE STUDIO

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

G-8 p.m. European programme.

5-0 p.m. A rainy of the longkong Hotel Dance Orchestra from the Hang- kong Hotel Roof Garden..

6-6.80 p.m. Children's Studio Con- cert.

Including Selections by the Mouth Organ Band of J.M.S. "Medway" by kind permission of Captain A. Poland, D.S.O., R.N.

6.30-0.35 p.m. Light. Music by.

Вапил

Nautical Moments (arr. Winter and

Dutheit)

Reg. Band of H. M. Grenadier Guards. Selection-Words and Music.

Debroy Somers 'Band. Marching With Sousa.

Reg. Band of II. M. Grenadier Guards.

6.55-7.12 p.m. Musical Comedy. Vocal Gems-Peggy Ann (Rodger»).

Light Opera Company. Selection-Follow a Star (Ellis).

Now Mayfair Orchestra. Vocal GemsThe Girl Friend

(Rodgern). Light Opera Company. 7.12-7.30 p.m. Concert Waltzen. Danube Waves (J. Ivanovici). Over The Waves (Juventlue Rosat. International Concert Orchestra. A Thousand and One Nights (Johann

Strauss).

The British Symphony Orchestra Conducted by Felix Wein Gartner, 7.30-8 p.m. From the Studio.

Jazz Selections by Pomping. Vila (Piano) and Candida Naluz (Violin).

:

Programme.

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I'm Nobody's Sweetheart Now.

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ne par val$ 20% $ 271% Pinchin Jolinkon

10/- alt.

The Attorney-General undertook not to take any further action until the question of an appeal was de-Turner and Newall elded.

It is unlikely that an appeal will be lodged, as General O'Duffy is content with his victory, and is prepared to face the unlawful association charge,

BEACH LIGHTING

ELECTRICITY MOOTED FOR MAINLAND RESORTS

Efforts by owners of mat-sheds at Castle Peak and other beaches on the mainland to obtain electric- lighting facilities are likely to be frulticas, owing to stringent coh- H.3.5. Cornflower, the training dition's imposed by Government.

Rezerve JI.K. Naval ship of the expenditure but the explanations Force, leaves the Naval Basin at In response to several applica- they received in return to repre-1.20 p.m. to-day for her last moor- tions from Castle Peak property sentations at Berlin were less a ing place, one of the new Harbour owners, the China Light and Power justification than a reaffirmation. Department buays which were

recently to the west of Kellett Island. Company made representations to The Government Inst summer, with a view to supplying current to all the Castle Peak benches along Rond.

BASIS DESTROYED.

vention, continuca to govern the

level of its armaments.

lead to only

Inici

Unilever

Roses of Picnrdy.

Japanese Sandman,

Chinatown My Chinatown.

If I could be with you.

Kicking the Gong Around.

7. Sweet Sue-Just You,

Aint She Sweat?

p.m. Local Time and Weather

Report.

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8,03-10.30 p.m. Chinese Studio Con- cert,

10.30 p.m. Rugby Mid-day Press

38/416 38/6

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News.

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Anglo-Dutch, - Burma Corph. Rs.

10

Canadian Pacine

Rly. $25 sh. $ 10% $ 10% Chart. 16/ sh

10.33 p.m. Close Down.

All Relays of the Hongkong Hotel Orchestras are by courtesy of the Management.

8.30-10 p.m.

European programme

of recorded Music from Z.E.K. on 840 k.c's

8.30-8.55 p.m. Band Selections from Opera.

(Beater)

24/9 •*6/-

Gula

Kalumpong

Rubber Trepca Mines`....

21/0 21/0

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Il Trovatore (Verd!)-Selection.

London Tin 10/-

Creatore's Band.

2.

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EXCHANGE RATES

Selections from Mefistofele (Boito, arr.

Cavallerin Rusticana (Mascagni)

Selection.

8.56-9.20 p.m.

Creatore's Band.

...Creatore's Band..

Concerto in A major for Violin

(Mozart) (No. 6).

Arthur Catterall (Violin) and' Orchestra. conducted by Sir Hamilton Harty. 1st movement-Allegro aperto. 2nd movement--Adagio,

Finale--Tempo di Menuetto.

Allegro.

Tempo di Menuetto.

9.28-10 pim. Variety. Song Carnival of 1932. Stars.

Debroy Somers Band, Albert Sandler and His Orchestra, Apr. 13. Apr. 18.

Flanagan and Allen, Carlyle 781%

77.25/32

Cousins, Peggy Wood 15.86

and Dan Donovan, 13.04 Blues-Cavalcade-Twentieth Century

2264

19.09%

537

Blues.

Jack Payne and His B.B.C. Dance

Orchestra..

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"In reality, the German Govern-

Mr. L. B. Jefford, who was formerly ment, without awaiting the re-l

It is understood that Govern- sults of negotiations which were both a journalist and a planter in the Many States, has joined the ranks of in progress, has wished to impose the many ex-Malayans who have open. ment has now replied, stating that Crown Minea. It determination to continue every ed hotels at honic, and is now pro. It is prepared to grant the neces- form of rearmament within the prietor of a very up-to-date guest sary permission, but, according to limits of which it claims to be house at 110, Cromwell Road, London, ufficials of the Company, the con- the sole judge, in contempt of the S.W.7. Mr. Jefford, an old Navy man. ditions are sa stringent that they

the preclude any further action. provisions of the treaty, which, was for a time a reporter on

A Pressman who Interviwed in the absence of any other con-Hongkong Telegraph.

officials un the subject yesterday. Paris.

under the was informed that,

Berlin.. Inid down by the Helsingfors, "Fnets of such exceptional country, imposes on her the duty of conditions

nuthorities, the coat of installing Delo gravity can

one showing prudence.

At Athens

Milan "She appreciates the friendly electric lighting facilities observation and conclusion.

"They prove that the German action of the British Government Castle Beach and other beaches on

Shanghai, Government, whether of set pur-in which they seek, with her, the mainland would be prohibitive Buenos Aires.

New York. pose or not, have made Impossible effective guarantees for the execa- and out of all. proportion to the nccruing to matshed

Amsterdam. negotiations the basis of which, tion of the convention. She regrets benefit

Vienna it hus by its own act, destroyed. that the action of a third party owners.

Enquiries were made ot the Prague. should, abruptly have rendered FRENCH ANXIETIES.

vain Buch negotiation.-British Public Works Department regard-Madrid.

ing the conditions luid down by the Bucharest Wirelera.

1/6 "Even before seeking to lis

authorities, but the newspaper re- Hongkong

.22.08% whether

amendment In cover

Stockholm, .10.40 could

obtained проп bo

presentative was informed that the Brussels. subject was still under discussion, Copenhagen .22.30%

110 and the text of the conditions could Lisbon.. system of guarantees, sufficiently

Bombay not be released for publication.

1/03/32 effielous to permit the signature of

P. W. D. officials stated that the Rio. a convention which would legalise

.1/2.5/32 the substantial. rearmament

'China Light and Power Company Yokohama. Gormany, France must place in

has not yet received copies of the Montevideo

#26 the forefront of her preoccupa-

final decision of the Government Belgrade.

Montreal

.5.1414 tions the conditions of her own

The text of the memorandum re-regarding the scheme.

Silver (spot)....20.8/10 sho deca not

The China Light and Power Silver (forward).20.5/10 security which

ceived Inst week from the Danish,

War Loan... ..104.5/10 separate from the state of other Spanish, Norwegian, Swedish and Company high tension lines to the

In pass Interested Powers,

Swiss delegations to the Disarmu- New Territories "The return of Germany to the ment Conference is published in vicinity of Castle Peak, and it la League which she left so abruptly the White Paper and particular stated that the cost of erecting a might have furnished an emphasis is laid on the fact that a sub-station for reducing the portunity and a means of dis-convention of even limited scope rent to 200 volts would be relative- alpating at least in part these does not appear realisable without ly small. preoccupations. The presence of reinforcement of security going Low tension mains are already Germany in the Geneva Assembly beyond the proposals of British in use at Taun Wan village and the

no lesa indispensable memorandum, would be for the reallsation of a satisfac tory system of guarantees exocution.

the THE "NEUTRALS" ON

GUARANTEES

of

op-

Collective Security Systom

Hongkong Brewery,

the

cur

4

The Ponce Sisters (Comediennes), 1/4 Vocal Just an Echo in the Valley

7.58

28

Chick Ender and Charlie Farroll. Instrumental-Sweethears Darlin' Instrumental-I Cover the Water-

12374 front..Arranged for Night Pianos, 37.9/16 Fox Trol-Night Owl.

510

1/64 Fox Trot-It's Only A Paper Moon

21.97

19.40 22.304

110 1/6.3/32 41% 1/28/16 38

226 5.12 20.3/14 2012 104.13/10

--British Wireless,

COST OF CULTURE.

SHANGHAI TO RETAIN

· ORCHESTRA and fecócz

Shanghai, Apr. 18. It adds that in view of the gravity lines could be taken off these to The retention of Shanghai's of

of the situation, it is the duty of supply matsheds at the 10, 11, 11%, internationally-famous Civle Or- the signatories to take into serious 12 and 13 mile beaches.

chestra for at least another year consideration any reasonable pro-

was assured to-day when one of CAPITAL IMPORTANCE.

posal for increasing guarantees

the most largely attended annual Members of St. Andrew's Club are meetings of rate-payers over- "On this point of capital import within the limits of the acknow- ance, however, Mr. Eden was not ledged obligations of the Conven- holding a Flannel Dance on Monday, whelmingly defeated a resolution

any ant and taking into account the gard inst., at 0 p.m. Admission is by for its abolition. able to bring from Berlin

by any ticket which can only be obtained from! and the special situation occupied solution favourablo

genbers of the Club. silence observed in this respect in State in League of Nations.

"In this connection Germany'a the course of the most recent communications does not permit return to the League would un doubtedly represent an important Tot better hopes,

ho axperience of the last war, contribution to a solution of the the horrors of which France had grave to endure, more than any other accurity."British Wireless.

The annual cost of the Munici- pal Orchestra is $800,000, and the move for its disbandment was nolely due to the rapidly dwing- Three cases of meningitis and two ling municipal reserves and A cases of diphtheria were reported to possiblo budget defie't in 1936. problem of collective the local health authorities on Tues- Router.

day.

Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra.

10 p.m.-Close Down.

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