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Germany's

Solidarity

Achieved

CONGRESS FACING

ORDEAL

(Continued from Page 1.) payment of the bonus to war veterans, Introduced by Repre sentative Wright Patman of Texas.

NAZI COMMUNIQUE This bill was given the first place

ASSERTIONS

CAMPAIGN

OF LIES

(Special to "Telegraph")

(By Talegraph. Copyright. Telegrashie Men Pre Ordinance, 391. Ilectived, January

4. ..

Berlin, Jan. 3.

on the House calendar,

Other bills introduced included: One by Representative Louļa Ludlow of Indiana, which would create a federal industrial com- mission for the purpose of stabilik. ing industrial and Agricultural .employment;

One by Representative Edward A. Kenney of New Jersey, which would authorise the Federal Gov- ernment to raise funds by means of a national lottery;

One by tepresentative John J. Cochran of Missouri, which would authorise the Home Owners' Loan

Corporation to issue an additional $3,000,000,000 of bonds.

Quietly, with some secrecy, high leaders of the Nazi party assembled to-day in the Berlin Opera House and heard the

AN AMENDMENT Relchspresident, Herr Hitler, re-

The House adopted an amend- fute the extensive rumours of ment to the House Rules, the effect discontent among the Storm of which is to require 218 algna-i Troops and impending changestures of members to bring out of committees and on to the floor in the party government.

The gathering had dispersed bills which are not brought to within an hour and a quarter, but vote by the House leaders.

Following the favourable vote closed with the issue of an official

on this amendment, the authors communique which states that the and supporters of various in meeting was designed as an overflationary measures and of a bill wholming demonstration of Nazi solidarity, the unity of the lenders of the Reich and the leaders of the armed forces. This unity must be

continued to counteract the lying rumours abroad that there was unrest in Germany, it added.

THE HONGKONG" TELEGRAPH.

Republican Programme

OPPOSITION STATES. ITS STAND

SOUND BUDGET COMES FIRST

(Special to "Telegraph”)

Washington, Jan, 3. Representative Bertrand Snell of

New York, whom the Republicans of the House yesterday elected minority lender, to-day offered the Republican Party's programme for economic recovery.

Among the important points of

the programme are:

1. The federal budget should be balanced;

A Bound money policy should 2. be adhered to;

3. Permanent insurance of bank deposite should be established (The present law providing such Insurance is a temporary measure.) 4. The party advocates a high protective tariff;

5. The federal anti-trust laws should be strengthened;

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FRIDAY, JANUARY

LAVAL ON EXPRESS FOR ROME

(Continued from Page 1.J

Laval made a little apeoch. He was happy to be on his way to

1935.

RADIO BROADCAST

Orchestra

Rome to seal the work of Franco- Relay of Hongkong Hotel Italian friendship with Signor Mussolini, he said.. This was i task which was never more in- dispensable: the reconciliation of the peoples of Europe.

The Halian Ambassador to Paris travelled on the same train. Reuter,

GOOD AUGURY

London, Jan. 3. The British newspapers con tinue to comment hopefully with regard to the French Foreign Minister's visit outcome of the to Signor Mussolini,

The

some

terma upon which The French and Italian Ministers are seeking a settlement of the various Issues which for

so long have bren outstanding between them have not been made known with any precision, and the applies for the time being to the wider "non-interference ment" projected between a number of European Powers, but the fact that a French Foreign Secretary is visiting Rome for the first time in 20 years is taken as implying confidence in success.

agree:

This fair prospect of Franco-

'CLASSICAL PROGRAMME

From ZBW on a wavelength of 355 metres (845 kilocycles);

4-7 p.m. Chinese Programme. 7 p.m. Stock Quotations. 7.08-7.40 p.m. Light Orchestral Prende in G Minor (Rachmaninoff,

Op. 23, No. $). Prelude in C sharp Minor

Music.

(Rachmaninoff, Up. 3, No. 21 Mock Morris Dances, Handel in the Strand. Delibes in Vienna. A Musical Jig-Saw.

7.40-8 p.m. Jazz Plano Recital (Raie da Costa).

1. A Thousand Goodnights. 2. Truc.

3. Sweet and Lovely..

Frank Cramit.

4. Many Happy Returns of the Dav. 6. One hour with You--Medley, 8 p.m. Time Weather Report. 8.63-8.43 p.m. Variety. Humorous Songs-The King of Zulu. Humorous Songs-Riding down

from. Bangor. Organ Solos-Wedding of the

Painted Doll, Organ Solos-Medley of Old Songs

Lelio James. Song-Love's Last Word is Spoken, Humorous Monologue The Lion

8. Lawn for the prevention of establishing a 30-hour week for war-time profiteering should be labour conceded that the new male enacted; hnd destroyed the chances of their] 7. Unemployment Insurance Italian agreement, coupled with measures are opposed by the Adly by the employees, employers and intended to remove suspicion and mensures being enacted. These premiums should be payable joint the discussion of an agreement

ministration,

the governments of the various improve relations between Eu- and Albert. states, ifistend of by the Federal ropean neighbours, are together government.

considered a good nugury for the declared New Year. The newspapers do will that the Republicans not not fail to point out that euccess gramme as a whole, but will const the way for an approach to the obstruct the majority party's pro on such lines must help to pave

der every measure offered on the armament issue. basis of its merit,-United Press.

FACING DEFEAT The communique Batly denied

Political observers predict that that there had been any secret ar-

President Roosevelt will be able rosts and executions. These rum-

to control Congress in respect to ours were allegedly spread from emilgrant centres in order to in-mill. On this measure it is he most issues excepting the Bonus fluence the Saar plebiscito vote at the last moment.

lieved that the Administration, which opposes immediate payment of the bonas, frech possible de- fent.

The communique asserts that auch a demonstration as that of to-day destroyed with one blow the lies of Germany's onomics. The reward to their authors was this demonstration of solidarity the like of which had never before been seen in the country.

Herr Rudolph Hess, opening the meeting, emphasised the devotion which those present had for Herr Hitler.

Thereafter, General Goering, Premier of Prussia, conveyed the loaders' New Year's wishes to Der Fuehrer, and Herr Hitler himself Addressed the meeting.

Herr Hitler, too, denounced the lies which wore told about Ger many. There was a campaign of lying abroad, ho said,

The President announced that he will deliver his annual message

person at a joint sussion of both Houses of Congress at 12,30 p.m.-United Press.

BUS CONDUCTOR GAOLED

THEFT OF LADY'S PURSE

Chiu Yunk, bus conductor employed by the Kowloon Motor It was necessary that their bro-Bus Company, who was convicted thers in the Snar should know the on Wednesday of stealing a purse truth of things, that they should containing some silver money and want to return home knowing it a key from Mrs. M. Bowden on December 31, was brought before was a worthy home.

Mr. E. W. Hamilton again this morning and was sentenced to three mouths" hard labour.

He added that they must give one another hands in boundless trust in this year to come, and con- cluded by reciprocating the good

• wishes of bla followers-Reuter Special and United Press.

FANLING. GOLF

Representative

Snell

GOLD BAR MARKET DULL

SHANGHAI DECLINE NOT RESISTED

there

I

dull

M. LAVAL'S TASK Before leaving for Rome this evening, M. Laval, in an Interview with foreign press correspondents, is reported ля saying:-"The negotiations we have been con- ducting have been very dellente, but have always been carried on with the greatest cordiality. The task which with Signor Mussolini I am taking in hand is not alone; concerned with our two countries, Its nim is higher. It is not merely to estblish a closer, more solid and unshakable friendship be- tween Italy and France, but to put that common friendship at the service of world peace.

"I shall defend the interests of

Gracie Flold.

Stanley Holloway. violin Solon-Remembrance. Violin Solos Grinzing.

Albert Randler. Song-Why Can't this night

go on forever?

Charles Carlisle (Tenor). Orchestra-Noel Coward Medley,

8.43.9 p.m. Debroy Somern Band. 1. Northern and Southern Memories (arr. Somers). 2. Dixieland--Selection, 0-11 p.m. Classical Program FILES, Sonata No. 3 in E (Bach).

Isolde Menges (Violin) and Harold Marriage of Figaro-Overture

Samuel (Planoforte).

(Mozart).

11 Seraglio-Overture (Mozart). Ruins of Athens-Overture

(Beethoven),

9.10 p.m. Reutor Press Bulletins, London 1 p.m. Stock and Commodity Quotations,

Concerto No. 6 in E Flat Major

("Emperor") (Beethoven) (Op. 13). Artur Schnabel and the London Symphony Orchestra. "Crown of Indin" Suite, Op. 60

(Elgar).

11 p.m. Press Bulletins, Stock 11.10 p.m. Close Down.

(Special to "Telegraph")

Shanghai, Jan. 4. The gold bar market was at the opening here to-day.

The price of bars began to fall slightly on small selling, to which France, Signor Mussolini will deQuotation. afstance. It was

WBB no appreciable

Tefend the interests of Italy, but as large operators were holding aloof of the grave questions we are fat-

apparent that

we have the same comprehension ing, wo shall both defend the in- terests of universal pence. These sentiments, I know, are shared by all those countries with whom we have discussed our work. They responsibility which lies upon our shoulders.

from the market.

In the foreign exchange market here, traders appeared reluctant to make transactions, as result of which the early trend fused but the market appeared in. The Magistrate remarked that clined to steadiness.-United Press have all same the appreciation of!

Later.

the offence was more serious in

was con-

view of the fact that the defendant i The Gold Bar market turned dend was a bus conductor, and in that at 10.30 this morning, after which enpacity was more or less a public hour there was virtually no transac

tion made-United Press.

[servant.

Defendant had been working for the Kowloon Motor Bus Company

STARTING TIMES FOR for 16 months, but previous to that

9.36 C.

SUNDAY

Old Course

H. Bradley*, Monaglian".

T.

9.40 H. Hänipton, A. NeKelinr. 0.44 W. Mulcahy, H. G. Wallington. 0.48 W. Pittendrigh, C. W. Reeve. 9.52, S. A. Sleap, D. Ellin

9.00 W. E. Hunt, K. W. Jones. 10.00 S. T. Butlin, N. K. Littlejohn. 10.04 T. C. Fairburn, A. C. Young. 10.09 T. R. Rowell, T. J. Price. 10.12 . N. Williamson, J. Forbes. 10.15 1. Overy, C. Mycock. 10.20 A. Ritchie, C. H. Burton, 10.24 D. L. Prophet, J. Harrop. 10.28 G. H. Bond, W. W. C. Shewan. 10.32 C. Jackson, G. Milne. 10.30 1. H, Geare, A. D. Humphreys. 10.40 3. MacKnight, W. S. lillier, 10.44 W. L. Marshall, J. W. Mayhew 10.48 G. T. May, D. J. Keogh, 10.52 Major Eastwick Field. Capt.

Michell.

10.66 R. L. S. Webb, F. Lobel, 11.00 R. K. Collings, J. Angwin, 11.04 C. L. Taikam, J. G. Charlton. 11.08 L. R. Billinghurst, P. Morrison. 11.12 A. T. Lay, G. W. Grectio 11.16 A. B. Raworth, E. D.

Matthews,

11.20 K. K. Rounds, L. R. Crammer. 11.24 E. W. G. Malcolm, A. G. Donu. 11.28. W. Woodward, C. W. E.

Bishop.

11.32 E. dos Voeux, A. B. Purves.

New Courne

G.

he had been employed by the Kai Tack Motor Bus Company.

ANGLO-GERMAN PAYMENTS

LIMITS FOR TWO MONTHS

BIG CONTRACT

London, Jan. 3. A

contract of

of the value £169,720 for two swing bridges, lock and aluice gates for the £1,000,000 Kut, Barrage on the River Tigris has been secured by Meaars, Romsomes and Rapter, of London and Norwich, who recently secured the contract for the lock und stulec gates for the Asaint Dam.-British Wireless.

FAIR WEATHER

London, Jan. 3. Thu Anglo-German Payments Consultative Committee has agreed that in view of the substantial lastes In November and December of foreign exchange certificates in respect of the Import of United Kingdom goods into Germany, the The anticyclone has increased total

Issue for payments January and February, 1935, may the north-west of Shantung.

in in intensity and is now centred to marks (about £1,400,000) in each to the north of Hokkaido. Loen be limited to 17 millon Reichs- depression is moving eastwards forecast:-N.E. winds, fresh, fair.

month.

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DAY BY DAY NEWS IN BRIEF KING AND THEIR SUBJECTS, MAB- Chan Yuk, a painter, formerly liv. TERS AND BLAVES, FIND A COMMON ing at 39 Ship's Street, was killed LEVEL IN TWO PLACES, AT THE FOor yesterday by n fall while employed OF THE CROSS AND IN THE GRAVE on a building under construction at Colton.

Shem Kong Road.

Dr. Hu Shih, who is to receive the

21 YEARS AGO

Extracts From the "Telegraph" Files

"I am convinced that the task the Hongkong Telegraph for the The following extracts are from.. which I am endeavouring to ac week ended January 3, 1914. complish with Signor Mussolini' will lead us to a rapproachement

The rate of dollar on demand

with all those whose collaboration was is. 11d. is indispensable to the safeguard- Ing of the peace of Europe and the world."-British Wireless,

On being taken over. by Mr. D. E. Donnelly and Mr. L. M. Whyte, the firm of Garner, Quelch and Co., wine and spirit merchants, changed its name to Donnelly and Whyte.

MAKING HISTORY

(Special to "Telegraph")

Paris, Jan. 3.

to Rome is the

Mr. Albert Raymond severed his French minister connection with Messrs. S. J. for that of M. David and Co., and Mr. A. David journeyed ie at-was authorised to sign for the

of the League firm.

M. Laval's visit first made by u since 1916, except Briand, when he find the session Council Rome..

M. Laval's visit to the Vatican will be the first by any minister of France since the separation of Church and State in France in 1905.

interests in Mesara, Bradley and Mr. Andrew Forbes resigned his Co., Ltd.

•

Mr. F. X. D'Almada e. Castro took Mr. C. Farebrother Mason into his legal practice as a partner. Mr. G. Norrington was appoint- Volunteer Corps.

Second Lieutenant in

Certain points of the African questions remain to be solved between Italy and France, but Complete Italo-French agreement ed settlement of these in certain. has been reached on, the major problem, namely, the assurance of peace by international co-opera- tion in Central Europe, and the negotiation of a Central European convention.

the

.

EXCHANGE RATES

Paris..

Negotiations will begin forth- with through the chancelleries, Geneva. and though they will probably Berlin, Inst for months, there is highHelsingfor hope for them.

Oslo.. The Rome agreement, apart from | Athens.

The Hongkong Rotary Club recom-honorary degree of LL.D. from the Colonial questions, wIH. be con- Milan ences its weekly lecture meetings, University of Hongkong, arrived this

Appearing before Mr. E.

this morning, in answer to a

W.

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Lissaman,

A. Sommerlelt, K. 3. after the holiday session; next Tuerorning on the President Harrisonfined to a written proclamation of Buenos Aires. Morrison.

day, January B. The speaker will be to is speaking at 9 p.m. to-day in the common attitude, with a view Shanghai. Dr. Hu Shili, of the National Univer- the Great Hall of the University, and to common action, but it will be Amsterdam New York. R. K. Valentino, G. C. sity, Peking.

has chosen as his subject "The Chinese of paramount importance as end-Vienna Worrall.

Renaissance."

ing the Franco-Italian estrange Prague. Arrested outside the Star Ferry on ments between Fran. and Madrid.... ment and intensifying rapproche Bucharest II. H. Mundy, R. 1. Hamilton at the Kowloon Magistracy Wednesday in possession of 150 tuela the Little Entente Reuter Special Hongkong

sum- of raw opium, Tsang Chuen-hounk, 3. Fleming, B. L. Stewart.mons for reckless driving, R. J. V. aged 20, unemployed, was brought bo

Brussels. Stockholm Copenhagen. Lisbon Bombay Yokohama..

Montevideo.. Dolgrade Montreal- Silver (forward),24% Silver (Spot)....24 War Loan109%

9.44

9.52

S. H. Dodwell, R. Young,

0:56

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Marseille.

10.04

Cherrill.

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10.24

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H. G. Williams**, J. Dunbar,

11.20

Hole.

Everest, J., Government Works, fore Mr. E, W. Hamilton at the Kow- Hunghom," was fined $10. - It was loon Magistracy this morning. De- that the defendant drove fondant pleaded guilty to the offence stated private car No. 1710 ab 40 miles nor and was fined $8,000 with the alter hour in Chatham Rond near the Chil-native of nine months' hard Inbour. dren's Playground, at 1.10 p.m. on

E. Lewis**, R. A. Rodgers. | December 19. Traffic-Inspector Nicolls

C. W. Jeffrios"". P. §. Grant

-D.-K. Histop**, J. ` T.

Edking.

prosecuted,

Because of his good character, and

the fact that the case was not proza-

ed, Hung Kwan, aged 42, a carpenter,

RAW RUBBER

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LATEST SINGAPORE PRICES The unlawful possession of three who appeared before M:. E. W. Hamil

Messrs. Benjamin & Potts have chickens led to the appearanco Kwang, aged 35, a street coolls, bemorning, on a charge of stealing five rency quotations (buyers) from Lam ton at the Kowloon Magistracy this received the following Straita cur- foro air. EW: Hamilton at the Kow-pieces of canvas from the Cloon Magistracy the morning, when Wah: Hospital on December 30, was ber

Kwong Singapore to-day for raw rub he was sentenced to two months bound, over in a personal, bond of J. Phard labour. Tho defendant was $100, to come up for judgment if

arrested in. Pel Ho Street near called upon within six months. De Lalchikok Road on January 1, and fondant had been employed by the **Unsuccessful:in. ballot for the Old had the three chickens in his poses--Kwong Wah Hospital for seven

ion. Inspector Shaftain prosecuted. olght years.

W. J. Carrio**, W. Waddington.

Caddies from Superintendent.

.Course....

Spot. Apr/Juna. July/Sept or-Oet/Dac

Market

21% up ct. 24% up 4 ct 251% up 1 ct. -28% up ct, .... Firm.

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for

Waistcoat

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Pique or Marcella in single or double breasted styles.

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BRAZIL EMBARRASSED

which are about to fail due, will be delayed owing to a shortago of foreign exchange at the dia posal of the Brazilian Government. The Brazilian Embassy here The. Announcement added that the Hongkong & Shanghai Bank building.announced to-day that payments payments would be made as soon as

Chung Yu-nam, a builders fores man, was injured yesterday by a foll from an upper story of the now

Ho was removed to the Government Civil Hospital with an injured thigh.

Washington, Jan. 8.

on: Brazil's foreign obligations, possible.—Unitsa, Preas.

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