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Managed Currency In Britain

MR. RUNCIMAN'S

CLAIMS

GIRL DRIVER

ACCUSED

OF MANSLAUGHTER

Threo Mishaps In 35,

Minutos Alleged

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

MUSSOLINI AND HITLER.

POTENT CONCLAVE AT VENICE

of

London, June 13. Dietator will meet dictator to- morrow when Chancellor Hiller of Germany arrives at Venice to see A girl motorist, aged 22, Miss Premier Mussolini.

From the balcony

the Mary Jorvis, of Bridge Cross, London, June 13.

Chase-terrace, Cannock Chane, Doge's Palace, the leaders of the The stability of managed Staffordshire, alleged to have been German and Italian nations will currency and its advantages the driver of a car which was con-witness the biggest pyrotechnle

display sew in Venice since over a rigid gold standard cerned in three accidents in about fore the Great War. Already ten were stressed by the Presi-35 minutes, was charged at Can-warships are anchored in dent of the Board of Tradenock Chane with the manslaughter Lagoon in honour of the occasion.

Impenetrable secrecy will sur- of Thomas Landers, of Welshpool,

round the two statesmen when they at the in a public address to-day. at Chase-terrace.

confer on world affairs Villa Pizani at Stra, which is ten miles west of Venice.

Mr. Runciman, speaking at the annual funcheon of the Chambers of Commerce of the British Empire, whose conference opened In London to-day, sald that so far лs monetary policy was concerned In the Untied Kingdom, they enjoyed a sterling system that was the most stable In the world.

The old gold standard, to which they had been wedged, was no longer part and parcel of our economy. The sterling basis had proved steadler than they had than anticipated-tendier even

gold.

Referring to the Ottawa agree- ments, he asserted the view that their results were disappointing,

If circumstances had been more favourable they might have done better, but he felt confident that, as time went on, and relations with the Dominions were drawn closer, the tendency of the Ottawa ngree- ments would be to add to the volume of imperial trade.-Britizi Wireless,

THE MARCUS SHOW

DEFINITELY

Sir persons, it was stated, were involved in the three accidents, and one of them, Thomas Landers, died.

be-

the

The ancient Villa belonged at! one time to a princely family and was occupled by Napoleon after he had driven the Austrians from Italy. It stands far back in ex- tensive grounds and is surround- will form a Plainclothes men curdon Around the Villa when the discussions proceed within.

Superintendent Jeffrey told the about 10.10 p.m. on court that Friday, May 11, a car knocked two cyclists over, and one of them wased by tall trees. in hospital with severe injuries.

At 10.45 p.m., three miles away, Landers was knocked down and killed,

Two minutes afterward, stated the Superintendent, three cyclists were struck by a car, but none of the men was injured.

Miss Jervis was remanded custody. Ball was refused.

NEW GUINEA EXPLORATION

OPENING UP RICH

GOLD AREA

in

Plans for the exploration and closer survey of large areas of the RETURN-interior of New Guinea are being

put into effect by Australia.

Marcus

ING TO HONGKONG

The Engagement of the Show at the Queen's is repeating the phenomenal aurcear enjoyed by the large troupe during its Tokyo and Shanghai

runs. management

According

mem-

Hitler and the German Foreign Minister, Baron von Neurath, are expected to innd

at the Venice

១៥. Air Port at 9.30 o'clock to-morrow morning. Mussolini liers of the italian delegation will and visitors welcome thu motor with them to Venice, whero they will be the guests of honour at an ofriul luncheon and other enter tainmenta

Subjects for Discussion. The political discussions will take place to-morrow and Friday,

Signor Mussolini will be assisted by Signors Suvich, Atalai, Cerutti italian Ambassador to Berlin), and Starace (Secretary of the Fascist Party): while Hitler fl he assisted by Baron von Neurath and You Hassell (German Ambas- sador to Home).

Government officials at Rome are nost reticent ouncerning the sub

In addition to fixing boundaryjects for discussion and the Press lines, survey parties will traverse is equally uninformative,

urge atretches of country hitherto unexplored, except by air.

It is understood that the initia-

It is tive for the meeting came from Ber. the hoped that by closer penetration in, and Mussolini did not agree

of the playhouse the prospectors will be enabled to until he saw that the proceedings attendance for the first four days has open up one of the richest gold-at Geneva were doomed to failure.

Disarmament, Germany's return broken all reconth for eight permitning areas in the world. Steps formances in the amusement history will also be taken to pacify hostile to the League and Lengue reform which have been are undoubtedly on the agenda, but of the Colony.

It was the originai pinn to run the native tribes first bill of the Marcus cycle, "La Vie responsible for several murders the Austrian situation is certainly Parte, through Thursday, displacing in the district.

with the second offering "Brondway Merry Go-Round."

This arrange- ment, due to the amazing vogue of clunged "La Vie Paree," has been with the result that the current revue will continue through Saturday with

opening next "Merry-Go-Round"

Sunday matinee for a half week. The

BREED MORE RABBITS

likely to prove the most thorny pro- blem of the discussions.

In this connection, Mussolini will insist on the cessation of Ger- Austrin for the man suppout Nazis, and Hitler is likely to re- affirm that Germany is not trying to affect Anschluss (re-union ba tween Germany and Austris) by

Anal of tho three Marcus hals- DEMAND FOR. ANGORA | force.-Our Own Correspondent.

quinaden "Fantasies of 1934," will be offered commencing middle of next week and continuing through Satur- day, June 23, the closing day of the attraction's run in Hongkong.

COMING-NEXT YEAR. --A---Marcus, managing direrter, and Charles Hugo, impresario of the Mareu

'round-the-world tour, arr now definitely committed to bringing another Mareus extravaganza to the Orient next season. It is Hongkong that broke the camel's back" of doubt, according to Mr. Hugo.

WOOL

Paradoxical as it sounds Aug. tralia is being urged to breed more rabbits but of the white Angora variety: A great future is pres dicted for it by Mr. T. K. Besman, an expert in angora wool treating methods, who has just returned from England. -

LOCAL EDUCATION.

GRANT MADE BY BOARD TO

YING WA COLLEGE

The new Director of Education, Mr. G. R. Sayer, A., presided Fashion is responsible, Manu-over the 92nd Meeting of the Board of Education which was held on Touring a company the size of the facturers, he told Austral News, Tuesday, June 12. Others present Marcus Show in the Far East

are seeking the fine grade article

were the Senior Inspector of Eng- Involves a vast outlay before one can

return," expect any

declared Mr. such as only Australia can grow.sh Schools, (Mr. A. R, Sutherland. they used coarser M.A.,) the Senior Inspector of Hugo. "Frankly, the present tour of Formerly the Marcus Show was a gamble. The grades, but the fashion world la Vernacular Schools, (Mr. Y. P success of Tokyo and Shanghai en- now demanding

Law, B.A., Mr. A, el Arculli, Rov. couraged the belief that Oriental warsteds.

Fr. G. Byrne, 8.J., PH.D., Captain' theatregeers want and will pay for

P. S. Cannon, M.A., A.E.C., Mr. H. B. first class attractions. Now Hongkong

L. Dowbiggin, O.DE., Sir W. w. has confirmed our judgment and con-

Hornell, KT, CLE M.A., LL.D., Mr. Arms our plan to bring other attrac-

Li Taz-fong, Very Rev. A. Swann. tions of similar standard to the Far East."

U.S.C., and Hon. Mr. S. W. Tso. O.HE., L.LD.

KING OF SIAM AT ETON

WELCOMED AT HIS OLD COLLEGE

London, June 13, The King of Slam, who is an old Etonian, spent nearly four hours this afternoon at Eton College.

He was accompanied by the Queen of Sinm and they took

her

more

delicate

DEFENDING HER COAST

NEW GUNS FOR SYDNEY

Aastralla la ny strengthening coastal defences. In ex

Defence Estimates. It is year's understood, that, in addition to the 5.2 inch guns already on order for Sydney, from England, there will be added two of the latest type of 16 inch land guns, costing be tween £100,000 and £150,000.

The greatest secrecy is being observed as to the full extent of lunch with the Headmaster and the proposals for stronger coastal Mrs. Elliott and had tea at Hol-

defences, says Austral News. the old room King, as Prince quarter of u cen

land Hous occupied by the

Trajadhitok.

tury ago. Its present occupants, with fags, were in attendance. British Wireless,

HOUSING SCHEME IN U.S.

BILL APPROVED BY

REPRESENTATIVES

Washington, June 13.

INDIA'S IMPORT

TRADE

INCREASE IN BRITISH SHARE

London, June 13.

His Majesty's Senior Trade Commissioner in India, in a survey of India's trade balance and im- port trade in the fiscal year ended on March 31, states that the United

In nationwide cent. the previous twelve months and 35.4 per cent, in 1931/32.-British Wirelers.

The House of Representatives-Kingdom share of the Import trade to-day passed the Housing Bilt for rose to 11.2 per cent. from 38.8 per the promotion of a slum clearance

programme. The B provides for a $200,000,000 Home Credit Insur ance Corporation, the creation of an unlimited number of mortgage associations,

locul

and

Ft

The Australlant mails carried on the Changle, which went ashore in Manila, dre being brought to 1tongkong by morrow. Friday.

Federal Savings and Loan Insur-the Proaldont Hoover, dus here to-

ance Corporation.-Reuter.

new

Hon. Mr. S. W. Tuo on behalf of

the Bonnt welcomed the Director of Education.

The Report of the Medical OM- and cers of Schools for March April, a copy of which has been sent to each member was laid on the table.

The following resolutions carried unanimously:

wera

(a) "That the Grant Code. be amended by substituting for Art. 45 (B) "The admission fee for the examination apecified in Article 36 will be refunded by the Govern- ment."

(b) "That the Board recom- mends that a Grant accord- ing to the approved scale be made to Classes 1, 2 and 3 or Ying Wa College, the enrolment to be imited to

10 boys, and asks that pro- vision of $3,600 may be made in the Estimates for 1036."

B.

C. B. S. Matters.

and Mr. Captain Cannon Wylie wore deputed to consult with the Director of Education on

the

(1) The number of pupils to be provided for (a) forthwith (b) ultimately in (1) the main school and (2) Junior School (if any) at the new site for the propos ed Central British School.

be made (fi) The provision 20

(a) forthwith (b) ultimate- for a headmaster's real- dence. (i) The nocommodation other

than elnas-rooms to be pro vided e.. gymnasium, swim- ming bath, selence Inbora- tory.

THURSDAY, JUNE 14, 1934.

SHARE

PRICES

The following is the list of local! share quotations issued to-day.

Banks.

H.K. Bank, $1845 b. ILK. Bank (London), £1301⁄2 n. Charicred Bank, £16 n. Mercantile Bank, A. & B. 228 n. Mercantile Bank C., £15 n. East Asia Bank, $91 n. Am: 0. Finance Corp., 8h. $20 n China O. Fin. Ord. Sh. $4 n. China O. Fin. Pref. 8h. 16 D.

fusurances. Canton Ins., 5300 b., Union Ins., $670 n. China Underwriters $1 n. China Fire, $510 n. H.K. Fire in., $260 n. International Assco, $6 n.

Shipping.

Dongina, $40 b. H.K, Steamboats, $9 n. Indo-Chinas (Prof.), $30 n. Indo-Chinos, (Def.), $38 . Shella (Bearer), 52/6 n. Union Waterbosta, $111⁄2 sa.

Alining.

Antamoka, GD cts. s. Balatoen, 8331⁄2 n. Baguio Gold, 30 cta. 8. Benguets, $82.

Benguet Exploration, 20 cts, n. Benguet Goldfold, 20 eta n. Big Wedge. 12cts n.

Gold Creek $31⁄2_n.

Gold River, 28 cta n.

Ipo Mining, $4 n. Itogons, $7 n.

Kailan, 20/- 12.

Langkats (Single), $18% D.

S'hai Exploratione, Sh. $1.80 n. S'hai Loans. $5% n. Raubs, $14 80.

Venz: Goldfield, $7 n.

Docks, etc.

I.K. Wharves. $108 b. II.K. Docks, $15 n.

S. China Motore A., $2 n. S. China Motors B., 38 . Providents (old), $1.85 m.

Providents (new), 75 cts. n. Hangkews, (old) Sh. $305 n. Hongkewa (new), $300 n.. New Engineerings, Sh. $6.20 a. Shanghai Docks, $130 n.

Cotton Mills.

Ewo Cottone, Sh., $10% b. S'hai Cottons, (old), Sh. $72 n. S'hai Cottons (new), Sh. $42 n. Zoong Sings, Sh. $18% n. Wing On Textiles, Sh. $54 b.

Lands. Hotels, etc.

b.

IL and S. Hotels, $6.05 an. H.K. Lands, $69.75 b, and ea. S'hal Lands, Sh. $26 n. Metropolitan Lands, Sh, $14 n. Humphreys, $11.20 n. II.K. Realtics, $5.40 n. Asin Realties "A" Sh. $140 n. Asia Realties "B" Sh. $20 . Chinese Estates, $80 b. China Realtios, Sh. $154 n. China Debenture, Sh.$137 a.

Public, Utitles. Tramways, $21 Peak Trams (oid), $15 n. ' Peak Trams (new), $7 n. Star Ferrics, (old), $101 n. Yaumali Ferries, $22% 0. C. Lights (old). $8.75 b. C. Lights (new), $8.30 b. H.K. Electrics, $72 b. Macao Electrics, $25-n. Sandakan Lights, 38 n. Telephones (old), $24.80 sa. Telephone (new). $12 n. China Buses, Sh. $13.20 n. Singapore Tructions, 5/- n. Singapore Pref., 16/10 n.

Industrials.

Malabon Sugars, $12 n. Cald: Macg, (old), Sh. #21 a. Caid: Macg. (Prof.), $19 Canton Ices, $2.70 n. Cements (rew), $2,80 n. II.K. Itopes, $4.65_s. Stores, etc. Dairy Farms, $261⁄2 n. Watsons. શ્રી.

n.

Der A Wings, $1 n. Lane Crawfords, $4.50 8. Mackintoshe, $21 n. Sinceres, $8.30 m.. Wm. Powells, 70 cts, n. Wing On (H.JK.). $120 n.

Miscellaneous. Amusements, $4 n... ́ H.K. Entertainments, $7%1⁄2 n. S.C. Enterprisen, 31% n. United Theatres, S1, S2 a. Macao "Greyhounds," 32 n. Constructions (old) $1.70 h. Constructions (new), 65 cts. b.

RADIO BROADCAST

TO-DAY'S BROADCAST.

RELAY OF HONGKONG HOTEL

DANCE ORCHESTRA

From ZBW on a wavelength of 355 metres (85 kilo-cycles)

6-8 pm. European Programme, 4-7. p.m. A Relay of tho Hongkong Hotel Dance Orchestra from the Hongkong Hotel Roof Garden.

.7-7.17 p.m. Vocal Gems.

"Miss Look of Holland" Rubens) Light Opera Company. "The Piraten of Penzance (Gilbert &

Sullivan)

Columbia Light Opera Company. 7.17-7.30 p.m. Octets.

Strings Only) Traumerei-(For (Schumann-Scar),

J. H. Squire Celeste Octet. La Cinquantaine (Gabriel Maric) Gavotte, from "Mignon" (A. Thomas) J. H. Squire Celente Octet. Melody in F (Rubinstein, aer, Sear) J. H. Squire Celeste Octet. 7.30 p.m. Closing Local Stock Quotations, etc.

7.30-8 p.m. From the Studio.

A Recital by The Pupils of Pro- fensora. S. Maktezoff.

น

Programme.

(a) lavention No. 8 (Bach)

(b) Hungarian Rhapsody (Koelling)

Miss M. Sukngaba.

Consolation (Liszt)

Mrs. R. Tekibashi, 3(a) Gondolier (Mendelssohn)

(b) Adagio in A Flat (Beethoven) Mike T. Bitzer.

4, (a) Melody (Grieg.

(b) Arabesqua (Debussy)

Mi Charlota Lao. Invitation to the Dance (Weber) Miss L. Dunn. Local Time and Weather

8 p.m. Report.

8.03-10.30 p.m.

Concert.

Chinese Studio

10.30.m. Rugby Mid-day treas

News.

10,35 p.m. Close Down,

ZER Programme.

8.30-10 p.m. European Recorded Programme from ZEK on a frequency of 840 k.e.'n. (484 metres).

8.30-8.47

p.RI. Four Mazurkas played by Ignaz Friedman.

(a) No. 1 (Op. 411 (b) No. 2 (0p. 50)

(c) No. 3 (Op. 33)

(d) No. 4 (Op. 24)

Chopin

8.47-9 p.m. Songs by Fercy Reming (Baritone).

1.

Of to Philadelphin (Haynes} 2. Chorus, Gentlemen (Lohr)

3. Joggin' Along the Highway

(Samuel).

4. The Devout Lover. (White). 9.9.30 p.m. Light Orchestral Music. Handel in the Strand (Grainger) Mock Morris Dances (Grainger)

New Light Symphony Orchestra. Wood Nymphs (Valselte) (Eric

Contes)

New Queen's Hall Light Orch. Fantasin un Scottish Airs (arr.

Mulder)

De Groot & Ilis Orchestra. Offenbachiana (arr. Finck)

Herman Finck & His Orchestra. 9,30-10 p.m. Variety. Crazy Pantomime "Columbia

Parade"

Eleven of Columbia's Famous

Artists.

Fox Trot-Spin

Dreams

For Trot-In the Hollow

Hand

a Little Web

of

of

Your

Scott Wood & His Orchestra. Song-Brighter than the Sun Song-What More Can I Ask?

Anona Winn (Soprano) Plano Solo-Billy Mayerl's Own Selection....Billy Mayerl. the in Vocal Duet-Just an Echo

Valley

Chick Endor & Charlie Farrell, 10 p.m. Close Down.

LOCAL ESTATES.

SONS ENJOINED TO "WORK AND LIVE FRUGALLY” Estate in Hongkong to the value of $72,762 was left by Chan Chan- pong, alias Chan A-tok, a house- painter, who died, intestate, on June 2, 1924. Letters of adminis tration have been granted to Chan Yiu-kui, a son, on another son and a concubine of the deceased re-

Ch. Govt. 55% 1926 G.S Bondenouncing their rights.

874%

H.K. Govn. Loan 8% b. (prem) Wallace Harpers, $8 n.

Not

all girls looking for matches are smokers.

to

Before his death recently in the country, Wong Sun, alias Wong retired restaurant Yuk-shan, a keeper, of Wing Ki Li Village, Namhoi district, Province of Kwangtung, made a will enjoining his second and fourth sons, both of whom he left in equal aharea the major part of a fortune of $31,900, to "deal with family affairs

way. in a harmonious working and living with diligence and frugality, and abstain from incurring displeasure in dealings with others,

Probate of the will has bean granted to the two sons by the Hongkong Supreme Court.

CHANGTE STRANDING.

LINER UNDAMAGED; PANT OF CARGO JETTISONED

Manila, June 13.

liner Australian-Oriental The Changte, which went aground outside Manila on Saturday, arrived here to day undamaged. Four of the liner's passengers are still aboard.

A part of the Changte's cargo of flour had to be fottisoned before ahe could be refloated--United Prosa.

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