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FOUNDED WHSTAN FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28,

1934.

Nazi Plot

To Seize

WAVE OF MURDER Hunt For

IN S. AFRICA ›

MEN AND WOMEN DIE MYSTERIOUSLY

MAD GUNMEN SPREADING DEATH AND TERROR

Capetown, Dec. 27,

A'wave of murders has swept South Africa with the Christmas season, and terror has gripped the country. It is believed that there are homicidal maniacs abroad, slaughtering causelessly, whites as well as blacks.

Besides several murders involving natives, tragedies among the white population are reported from various centres.

The body of Gertruida Dewaal, an elderly teacher in a local school, was found in the school room on Box-

Woman Of

Mystery

AIDED TERRORIST PLOTTERS

SUDDENLY VANISHED

Paris, Dec. 27,

Elusive and mysterious, a beautiful blonde woman has been for some weeks and remains the object of a keen search by M. Paul Boncour and the French Surete. She is thought to be the tool of terrorists and to have assisted the men, who plotted

against and slew the King `of

Yugo-Slavin.

M. Paul Boncour represents Queen Marie of Yogo-Slavia, widow of the murdered King Alexander, in the inquiry which pre.

ing Day. The woman had been strangled apparently, cetes the trial of three men held for with her own stockings.

A man named Dutoll, caretaker

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of the school, was found lying dead in the basement, n wound in his heart and a revolver lying near by.

Later in the day anether double tragedy was reported from Coffee Bay, near Transkel, on coast of the Cape Province. An Individual armed with a shotgun killed a man who was fishing from the rocka and also abot and wounded another man, who immediately dived into the sea in an effort to escape. But he was shot a second time, this time badly wounded, and ¦ died shortly afterwards.

The reasons for these attacks are beyond the knowledge of the investigators.

ANOTHER TRAGEDY

Another mysterious tragedy ne curred near Constantin, close to Capetown, where a young and pretty school teacher, Miss Inez Ellanberger who had just arrived In Capetown for a holiday, was slain.

She went motoring, with a well known local business man, Laler the car returned to Constantia, travelling at high speed, and stopped outside a cafe. The man staggered out crying that he had beon shot, and then collapsed.

Miaa Ellenberger was found is the car shot through the head. She died immediately, it was supposed.

THIRD RAILWAY MISHAP

TWO KILLED IN OHIO STATE

SABOTAGE SUSPECTED

Columbus, Dec, 27.

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The enginter and toker of locomotive were killed and twelve passengers were injured when Pennsylvania passenger train, running NEPOSR Ohio. through an open switch and into n' goods train.

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dashed

The passenger train was derati.

Investigatore atate It is their belief that the mishap was caused

y sabotage--Reuter.

This is the third serious railway accident in middle east area of the international railway system in the past three days.

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The first occurred in Ontario, Canada, and 16 persons lost their lives while score more were dangerously injured in very simi- lar circumstances, a passenger ex- The man, wounded in the log press running through an open and stomach, was rushed to the switch and colliding with an ex- hospital in a very grave condition,cursion train,

It is supposed that they were at tacked by a mad man.-Reuter.

Turkey To Pay Indemnity

FULL SETTLEMENT WITH AMERICA

Istanbul, Dec. 27.

Turkey has agreed to pay to the

Was

in

The second mishap Illinois. whera. tt Canadian National train, the "International Limited." ran down a motor car al t lovel crossing, and caused

deaths.

Reven

Canadian

Grain For

Dry Farms

United States the sum of £200,000 AID FOR DROUGHT

in complete settlement of all claims

mado by American citizens for lossa incurred in Turkey during the Great War.

This sum will be paid in thirteen annual instalments of £20,000 each.

Tevfik Rustu Bey, the Foreign Minister, has signed an agreement on behalf of Turkey, and Mr. Fred

STRICKEN AREAS

AMERICA'S APPEAL

Ottawa, Dec. 27.

The Minister of Railways, Dr. K. Nielsen, American Ambassador, R. J. Manion, has announced that has signed on behalf of the United arrangements have been States. But the agreement has yet pleted for the lowering of freight to be ratified by the Turkish Parlia- rates on feed grain shipped from

ment-Reuter,

KUNG TO COME SOUTH

· Shanghai, Dec, 27.

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the sanssination of the monarch. untiring in his efforts to un- ravel the tangled skein of intrigue which surrounds the slaying of

King Alexander, and he is con- vinced that the beautiful blonde woman could assist materially in the unravelling process.

Three Cronts are charged with complielty in the Marsellles an- ANAination. They are Malny, Benes and Novak. The blonde woman and a male companion are believed to have supplied weapons to the arch-assussin Kelemen and the other conspirators.

ILOS PER ANNUM

Follow the Manufacturers

lead

FIT

DUNLOP

CHINA FORCED TO

Lithuania IMPORT SILVER

PRUSSIAN BANDS KUNG REPORTED

INVOLVED

ONE ACCUSED ·

CONFESSES

(Spacial to "Telegraph")

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Kaunas, Dec, 27.

An admission that Memal Nazi Storm Troop detachments, together with Prussian Storm M. Paul Bonsour, who le repre- Troop detachments, had plotted senting Queed Maris of Yugo-to seize Memel by violence and Slavis - In the investigations inte

the Marquilles murders.

OFFICER DISMISSED

RESULT OF H.K. COURT. MARTIAL

to take into the German fold this portion of Lithuania, was made by one of 126 accused, a man named Molinnus, to-day..

The 120 accused are all Nazis, courtmartialled on December 14, for plotting to seize Memel and to murder certain "traltors." Seven of these "traltora," all of them Joyal Lithuanian Government mér- vants, were murdered. Some of the necused face murder charges also..

Consul-

Molinnus pleaded guilty from As a result of the District Court the beginning. Ho is said to have Martial held in Hongkong on declared that two Memel Nazi November 13, Captain P. V. Wil-organisations had close relation- lame, R.A., the well-known Interport ship with the German cricketer and polo player, has been General in Memol; and that Dr. dismissed the Service.

Ernst Neumann, loader of the Nazi party in Momel, was appoint- ed Hêrr "Hitler's deputy for the

The verdict of the Court was forwarded to London for promulga- tion, and news has just bees resection. ties of the decision reached. ceived by the local military authori All the remaining · accused pleaded not guilty to the charges. Captain Williams pleaded guilty-Reuter Special." at the Court Martial to seven charges of making false entries In the balance-sheet and cash books of the Battery Funds of the 4th (H.K.S.) Heavy Battery and the Garrison Hunt and Polo Club.

ÜNDER OBSERVANCE

Just before the murder of the King this mysterious blonde was Beeri in Paris, Aix-en-Provence, It was stressed at the Court Lausanne, Culoa and other places, Martial that no fraud, fraudulent She was fashionably, gorgeously attempt or misappropriation were dressed, but quiet and unapproach-involved in the offences, able. Police agents, nevertheless, reason-than-because she was-not- kept an eye on her, for no other

a male companion, bat sometimes known. She was generally with

she was alone..

Then, one day, ahots were fired in Marseilles. A king was killed. Madame the Blonde vanished on

the Instant.

Apart from this hitch, the examining magistrate has com pleted his inquiry and it is ox pected that the three accused will be committed for trial at Aix-en- Provence assizes which are to be held in a few weeks, Reuter.

ANTI-NARCOTICS CAMPAIGN

VIGOROUS GOVERNOR OF CHEKIANG

Hangchow, Dec. 28. General Huang Shao-hslung, new Civil Governor of Chekiang Province, declared in an interview that he was determined to carry on the anti-oplum campaign with more vigour with a view to purg ing the province completely of poisonous druga within a period of six months,

General Huang is applying him self to the study of various ad- ministrative and faming relief problema in order to enable him to formulate comprehensive plans for the benefit of the province.- Central News.

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had long been aggravated by high entering the United States, protective tariffs against wheat that when the drought caught the middle West, crops falled over a vast area and relief was urgently Canada to the drought areas in required. Canada's attitudo was the United States.

Both the great Canadian rail-. farmers could afford to ship, it Romewhat doubtful. Even If way systems, the Canadian Pacific was not certain that Canada would and the Canadian National, ard allow these exports.. putting their new rates into opera

PRINCE INJURED

BATHING

Auckland Visit Curtailed

London, Dec. 27.

The programme of the Duke of Gloucester, during his visit to Auckland, New Zealand; has been curtailed by injury to his foot, sus- tained in sea bathing,

The Duke's departure for South Island has also been postponed one day, to next Saturday. British' Wire-

FOURTH VESSEL

ARRIVES

BUILT IN BRITAIN FOR C.M.S.N. CO.

Shanghai, Dec, 27.

RED MENACE AVERTED

REINFORCEMENTS

AT WUHU

Shanghal, Dec. 28. The North China Daily News reports that the Communist threat in the vicinity of Wuhu and Tatung

APPROVE PLAN

TO

MOVE TO PROTECT SMALL SHANGHAI BANKS

Shanghai, Dec. 28.

China may commence to import silver in the near future because of the heavy drain upon her metal re- sources since the world price has gone so far above the value of her dollar.

The Shanghai Times learns from reliable quarters that the Central Bank of China and the Bank of Com- munications have reached a decision to advance, if · necessary, $10,000,000 each to the native banks to assist them to meet the demands for silver dollars.

The demand for silver dollars grows steadily, and there is a considerable strain on the Shanghai resources.

STEADY U.S. TRADE ADVANCE

ENCOURAGING FIGURES

METAL. EXPORTS

DWINDLING.

Washington, Dec. 27.

The progress of American trade for the past eleven months is shown

Meanwhile, according to "the China Press. Dr. H. H. Kung, Minister of Fluanee, has approved measures to encourage the importa- tion of silver to China. Such a move is considered bath feasible and advisable.

The proposal is that "sliver should be imported by China and apecially enr-marked for re-export so that it will not be subject to the export duty or the equalisation charge Imposed by the Government to prevent the rise of the China dollar.

By this means, too, it is hoped that China will be better able to cope with the problem which comes from the illicit but steady outflow of silver to the markets of the world.

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BANKS IN TROUBLE?

in figures issued by the Depart-Chen Pan, reports that following A special evening edition of the

ment of Commerce to-day.

Exports for this period amounted the recent closure of several small, to UB.$1,902,000,000 as compared Chinese banks, the Ministry of with 31,482,000,000 for a corres-- Finance-has-ordered-all-Chinese banks to register with the Govern- ponding period in 1993. 000,000 compared with $1,316,000,-

Imports were valued at $1,622,- ment.~Reuter.

000 la 1033. "

has been removed and that the situation is now normal, following

Gold exports were $52,000,000 us the strengthening of the Govern ment forces, which drove the Reds compared with $155,000,000, and farther Inland and into the moun- gold imports were $1,094,000,000

compared with $191,000,000. tainous region about Sulning.

Silver exporte amounted to $15,- With the exception of H.M.S.000.000 as against $18,000,000 and Gaat, foreign gunboats have been Imports were $94,000,000 as against withdrawn-Reuter.

BRITISH TROOPS

IN SAAR

CREAT EXCELLENT IMPRESSION.

London, Doc. 27. The Battalion of the East Lancashire Regiment stationed on the outskirts of Saarbruecken to- day carried out their first long route march.

The cheerful and friendly de-

meanour of the men, and their disciplined bearing, are reported to have made an excellent impression on the local population.

The Snar frontiers were closed to-day and until after the

$95,000,000.-Reuter,

Many Dead In Fierce

Trade Routes For China

LEAGUE EXPERT TO ADVISE

Geneva, Dec, 27.

In pursuance of the programme of placing League of Nations technical experts at the diapostl of China for reconstruction and rehabilitation work. M. Joseph

U.S. Storms nel, the noted French economiat

CARDIFF FREIGHT SHIP ASHORE ·

TWENTY-THREE SHORE DEATHS

and General Secretary of the League, is sending M. Robert Haas, chief of the Transit Section of the League Secretariat, to study and advise upon the communica- tion altuation in tho Far. East republic.

M. Haas will collaborate with the Chinese Government, in the ostablishment of a vast system of trado routes throughout China.-Rester..

Now,

BURGLARY AT FANLING

New York, Dec. 27. Twenty-three deaths have been reported from all parts of The .s. Haiching, the fourth of Plebiscite only those foreigners the United States as a result of the four steamers built in England will be admitted to the territory raging storms and bitter cold. for the China Morchants Steam whose prasports have

over the Christmas holidays, Navigation Company with funds specially vised. As a precaution- from the Boxer Indemnity, has ar ary measure, all cafes and alllar City, is ashore in the dangerous rived here from England and establishments must to-day bo boing docked at the Kiangnan closed by midnight. British Wire-arrows near New York harbour. DODWELL'S BUNGALOW

Loen.

beon

The Cardiff freighter, Quebec

Pacific coast shipping has been almost completely paralysed by

ENTERED

Dockyard,,

She will be placed in the South

storms for the past two days, but "Dodwell's Bungalow" at Fan- China service and will start her BRITISH FINANCES the greatest damage was done in ling was entered by a thief on service to the Bouth early in the

the Eastern States, which suffered Boxing Day; and articles belong- Now Year.-Central News.

from a severo galo which lasted Ing to Miss A. Dodwell wore stolen all last night-Reuter,

from her bedroom.

LOCAL DOLLAR UNCHANGED

MARKET.. KEEPS STEADY

The Hongkong dollar

LATEST EXCHEQUER

RETURNS

CHIEF SCOUT IN AUSTRALIA

The thief appears to have en- tered the room through an open window sometime between 7 ánd 10 o'clock in the evening, when Miss Dodwell, was absent. The articles stolen include three hand-

bags, one of which contained a cigarette case and lighter, and certain trinkets. A sliver travel- ling clock with Illuminated (dia) was also taken from a dresser

The total value of the articles

London, Dec. 27. Exchequer returns for the past week show that during the current financial year the total ordinary GETS ENTHUSIASTIC revenue, exclusive of self-balanc-

WELCOME ing revenue, amounted at Decem tion within a few days, thus However, with the lowering of

remains|ber 22 to £404,064,177, which is

London, Doc! 27. Dr. H. H. Kung, the Finance enabling the farmers of the the tariff barrier, with the chance unchanged at Le 8.3/8d, this £3,047,250 fees than the amount Lord Baden Powell received an Minister, declared today that he Canadian prairies to ship large of disposing of a large quantity morning. Inter-bank business collected at the corresponding date enthusiastic welcome from 11,000 would soon visit Canton and Hong-quantities of wheat for the foed- of stocks, and the apprais for re- was done carly at 18. 8%d. The last year and Scouts, representing 21 countries, stolen is about 1178, kong. In order to hold discussions Ing of starving livestock In the llef becoming more desperate, the market. locally to steady/16th excluleur self-balancing Items, Melbourne, today in anticipation The 8th. Destroyer Fletills, former

Expenditure for the same period, when he arrived at Frankston, with the South-western political United States Reuter,

Canadian authorities decided to Silver prions advanced leaders, including Mr. Hu Han- Previously, the grain freight take action to assist the drought in London, where offerings were was £612,985,085, which exceeds of the great Scout Jamboree, which ly, the lat. Flotillas attached to the mir, in connection with political rates made it uneconomical to ship starved Americans. The lowering small. Epeculora bought and the amount expended at the corres- the Governor General of Australia Manila to-day from Blurpose and Mediterranean & Fleet arrived - In wand Anancial problems in the food across the border. Further of Treight rates by the Canadian sold, and the market was quietly pouding data fast year by $11,788, will open there on Saturday is expected to arrive in the Col

Bouth-Central News,

more, the Canadian Government railways made this reller possible, steady.

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