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FRIENDS FALL OUT

FRANCO-POLISH QUARREL

PARIS' SEVEN DEADLY SINS

There is no longer any doubt has that considerable tension developed between France and

Poland.

Opinion here is inclined to attribute it to seven deadly sins -alleged to have been committed by

France against her alby.

Firat Locarno, That treaty was the first hitter drop in the avine of France-Polish friendship.

As much as those of France, the frontlers of Poland needed protection, possibly more thon The Ger- than at any other time. man agitation for the return of the Polish Corridor was In Cull blast, but France put her own in- terests first.

Next the Four-Power-Pact. Here, again, France concluded a pact with others and left her ally out.

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The gulf has been widened. Lur- ther by the concessions made, by -French Governments to Germany. ECONOMIC BUILDERS. The fourth the list of France's "dendly sius" is to be found in the trade and economic relations of the two allies. Unlike the French General, the French for business man cares littlo Poland. The result has been that Poland has found no outlet for hor goods in France, To-day she is England, dependent on

moro

which buys almost a fourth of her agricultural exports,

than on France, which takes almost no- thing.

France, who wanted a strong Poland, hus, so it is said, done nothing to make her ally strong This blunder and prosperous.

has been accentuated by France's Alth sin. French capital ban avoided Poland for the most part, and, for the rest, has treated Poland as a French colony,

FRENCH FIRM FINED. Some years ago the biggest mills in Poland-the Zyrardow concern, eight which employs seven or thousand hands--was acquired by M. Marcel Boussac, the French to cotton king. He is believed have made a great fortune out of

it.

Two of the French directors were Arrested last month charges of fraud upon the State and the Polish workers, and the firm was fined £400,000 for evasion

of stamp tax.

Next comes the problem of the Polish workers in France. About 600,000 Poles have been engaged

in France as miners and agricul- tural labourers. Their treatment

DANGER IN WAR

TROPHIES

THREE EXPLOSIONS IN A YEAR

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

BOOKMAKERS IN ELECTION

Council Protest to Home Secretary

Odde up,

Particular attention is drawn to accidents caused by leaving about and tampering with surplus ex-

100 to 1 were offered plosives, including war trophies, in the annual report, issued recently, by a bookmaker, against certain of 1.M. Inspectors of Explosives. candidates topping the polling Cottingham (Yorkshire) elected members of They report three accidents or whon curring with Mills bombs, and any, last "Should there be any doubt as to Council. the safety of war trophies. they should, without delay, be handed to the police, who will make the necessary arrangements for their disposnl.

The fact that a detonator has beca removed from a Mills bomb does not render it safe,"

Attention is also called to the number of accidents during the ΟΙ motor vehicles. refuelling These generally occur through

its

The Urban, District Council dia not like this new feature in their election, and afterwards passed a Their M.P., Mr. S. Savery, brought resolution protesting about it, the protest to the attention of the Home Secretary,

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19,^ 1934.

ROYAL NAVY'S HANDKERCHIEFS

ADMIRALTY ORDERS

NEW PATTERN The existing square pattern alk. handkerchief for ratinga dressed as geamen will be replaced by an oblong patters, states Admiralty. Fleet Ordera,

For use, it is stated the enda should be stitched together in such Joop of a position as lo form suitable length for the wearer, and the sille then folded in the usual

wny.

PREPAREDNESS SERVICE

IN THE AIR

AMERICAN

AS APPLIED

ADVICE TO COLLARS

TO BRITAIN

INVESTIGATING

: IN EUROPE "England's prime consideration should be its air forco-military, Indeed, all European countries must be pre- naval, and civil. It is anticipated that the newpared for immediate and inten. lant than the old, and will provide of an outbreak of war." shape will bo-found more conven-sive action in the air in the event Sir John Gilmour has now writ-more alternative positions in wear. ten to him about it. The letter states:

"I have, as I promised, looked into the legal napect of the matter,

-The black silk handkerchief worn by seamen as a start is popularly supposed to live originated as mourning for Nelson, but this part

Even the horses of the military inert seemed to sense the tragedy of President Paul von Hinden- burg's death, for they too stood with bowed heads as the flag-draped casket was borne into the memorial at Tannenberg, Germany, for the impressive funeral services. In the background troops of

cavalry present sabres while foot companies behind stand at attention.

were

Cen-

This is considered opinion of the Hon: Clark Howell, chairman of the Unlied States Federal Aviation Commlaston.

Mr. Howell arrived recently from Paris by air. To meet high officials of the Air Ministry, follow- ing an invitation by the British Government to study military and civil aviation in England.

Ho was called to Washington by President Roosevelt on July 28, and on August 2 sailed for Europe to study administrative conditions in milliary and civil aviation.

U.S. WARPLANES.

On the report of the commission of which he is chairman depends whether the United States Govern- ment will establish an Air Ministry on the lines adopted in England. At present the United States War and Navy Departments independ ently control their respective alr forces.

"The United States has 1,800 warplanes," said Mr. Howell. "Wa are immediately increasing our force to 2,000, and in the case of need we could raise it to 5,000 machines within three months.

"President Roosevelt meing stabilise the aeroplane industry in the United States and put the in- i dustry on a proper basis in relation to the Government.

"He has in mind that during, the last ten years there have been no fewer than 15 investigations by committees, boards, or commissiona into the various phases of aviation in our country. Every session of Congress and Senate has had the mattor under consideration in various ways, and now the Presid ent is determined to get the ques- tion stabilised.

INTENSE INVESTIGATION. "I am deeply impressed with the administrative system in France and Italy.

"The fact that all countries are studying avlation to the fullest degree was demonstrated to me when I arrived in Italy, In. that

appointed-by--no-Tewer-than-four- has been regarded in Warsaw as petrol falling on to hot exhaust, and I am udvised that if it could-of-Naval uniform_is_much older country now there are commissions countries, including China and all unfair. Now, with the increase of pipes, or through motor cyclists be proved that a bookmaker was than that.

Pictures in the Royal United aro studying aviation conditions. the depression In France, thou-not extinguishing their acetylene offering high odds against

particular candidate, or group of sands are being sent out without

"In Naples I met members of lamps,

"The practice of remaining candidates, in an election, for the Service Museum, Whitehall, show compensation.

al-commissions from Russia, Brazil, Another batch of 91 Pollsh seated on a motor-cycle while the purpose of inducing people to seamen of the early Eighteen

then and China. A Russian general, their miners and

wives and tank is being filled," says the re-vote, or of influencing votes in the tury wearing black scarves,

at the head of his country's com- ! families were expelled.

would constitute fairly common, On the top of all this comes the port, is clearly dangerous to the hope of winning money by their though coloured once

cyclist, but when in addition he election, it

Commander W. N. T. Beckett, in mission, told me that his Govern- French

cigarette it is not aur bribery and a corrupt practice project for an Eastern lights Locarno Pact.

the existing law.

"Chroniclers tell us that it (the attention to aviation, and "Obviously, however, the offence. askance at French flirtation with Russia, will not willingly allow Dry cleaning at home seems to is not one which would be easy handkerchief) was worn in action siders it to be of paramount im-

either round the head to prevent herself to be elbowed out of herbe a danger, and the Inspectorato prove..

the sweat running into a man's Portance. Russia places aviation eyes; round the waist; or as a pad before everything. position na first ally of France, call attention to the serious risks She says it must be "We, or They." involved when using any but the

"So far as I am aware, Cotting-for his knee in case he was one of smallest amounts of petrol for this and similar purposes.

bam is the only case in recent the handspike numbers at the heavy to individual The risks arise mainly from the years where professional book- guns. When ashore, its colour fact that electric sparks can be makers have been active in connec-varied according obtained by rubbing fabrics. tion with elections..

"I agree that these practices | especially silks, in the hands.

Further, owing to the heaviness are most undesirable, and if they

The Home Secretary adds that of petrol vapour there may be a became extensive it might be "flow" of inflammable vapour to a necessary to introduce special the mattor could not properly be dealt with by way of amendment considerablo distance, for instance, legislation to deal with them.

"You may be assured that I will to the Betting and Lotteries Bill under a door to a fire in another

bear these circumstances in mind." before Parlament. rooni.

Poland, having always looked prising that serious accidents which could be dealt with under his book on Naval customs, writes: ment is paying the very greatest |

ST. ANDREW'S WEDDING

CHARMING BRIDE FROM CANADA

The wedding of Mise 'Jessio Elizabeth MacPhail of Vancouver, B.C., and Mr. Kenneth Frederic Noble, Hongkong, was solemnized Saturday at St. Andrew's Church, Kowloon.

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Mrs. Noble, a charming bride, wore a gown of white lace with a short train, a finger-tip jacket and hat and gloves of Ince to match. She carried a shower bouquet of white ginger lilles.

Miss Margaret Brewstor acted as bridesmold, in a pale blue fitted Hown with long sleeves and brim- med felt hat to match, and Mrs. Florence Muzzall, as matron-of- honour was gowned in green flowered chiffon, black velvet hat and accessories Mise Brewster's bouquet was of pink gladioli and Mr. Muzzall'a of yellow gladioli,

Major V. E. Duclos, just return-. ed from leave, gave the bride away and Mr. A. C. Ellis was best man. The Rev. J. R. Higgs oficiated at the ceremony.

The bride's going-away ensemble was of white linen, suit and hat to match, and a white corsage.

A reception was held at the Peninsula Hotel Roof Garden and the happy couple are spending their honeymoon at Repulse Bay.

The brido is the daughter of Mrs. Katherine MacPhail, Vancouver, 3.C. and Mr. Noble's parents. Mr. And Mrs. J.-F. Noble, also reside in

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SPARKS FROM SILK.

"SPECIAL LEGISLATION."

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the greatest danger of auch conteil. Here is the beginning of the

con-

"So Intense is the investigation that within a short time Tran- satlantic flights will be a commer- that I have no hesitation in saying

cial proposition. There will be -all', the 'year flying-boat services round."

ITALIAN AIR SERVICES, Speaking of his conversations with high Government officials in Italy, Mr. Howell mentioned that In addition to the subsidy which Italy now has from South Africa In respect of a fast shipping service, negotiations are proceeding be- tween

and the Italian

South African Governments with a view to obtaining a subsidy for an air line which will link interior points in Africa with ports in South Africa.

"It may also mean," said Mr. Howell, that an express air line service between Italy and South Africa will come into operation, subsidised by the South African Government."

Mr. Howell paid a great tribute to England's elvil air lines, and was much Impressed with his trip from Paris in the Imperial Air- wayo llhor Heracles.

It is five years since I was in Europo," ho aald, "and, even in these days, one considers a day must be set apart for a trip from Franco to England. Yet, just three hours ago, I was in Paris. I had a splendid trip, with all tho facilities one could get in the world's greatest sea liner."

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