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Hongkong Telegraph.

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五拜禮號五十月二英麻香

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15,

1935.

No. 1414

GERMANY TO JOIN AIR ACCORD!

WILL SUPPORT ARMS CONVENTION

OPPOSES EAST EUROPE MILITARY PACT

(By Telegraph. Copyright, Telegraphic Messages Ordinance. 1894. Received, February 16, 8.50, a.m.)

Berlin, Feb. 14.

ANGLO-

IRISH

"UITY.

PEOPLES DRAWN

NEARER

DE VALERA'S ADMISSION.

London, Feb. 14...

The conciliatory speech of Mr. J. H. Thomas,Secretary of State for the Dominions, in which he emphasised that the sanctity of agreements and membership in the British Com-. monwealth were essentials, of any Anglo-Irish settlement, was

The late Mr, G. T. May, Secretary of the Hongkong Football Ausein tion, who died suddenly yesterday.

¡afternoon.

Baron von Neurath at 5 o'clock this afternoon generally welcomed in London. Banished

handed the British and French Ambassadors the German answer to the Franco-British proposals for a Europe air accord. The German note was semi- officially described as friendly and favourable towards the principle of general discussion along the lines. suggested.

chief Mr. E. de Valori, axecutive of the Irish Free State. consultation with his advisers, said, in reference to Mr.

after

Thomas' address: "Mr. Thomas

has brought back the position to what it was three years ago. Any agreement freely entered into by the Irish people we would honour fully and loyally, but no agree were extorted from an unwilling

ment could be held binding if it

The note stated that Germany was willing to negotiate; indeed, was willing to place her air force at the proposed Pact's disposal. This offer, it is explained in rellable sources, was made since the London Agree-people by threats and the exercise ment assumed the existence of such a force.

The note expressed the German Government's willingness for negotiation of an arms convention, at least in principle, and welcomed the offer to abolish Part V of the Versailles Treaty, which would remove the stigma of inferiority so keenly felt in Germany. It is understood, further, that Germany is sympathetic to the Rome Pact which promises Austria defence against any nation inter- fering with her Independence. But Germany As believed to have made significant reservations in this connection, indicating that she will demand that Austria be given freedom to choose her own form of Government, whether it! be-Nazi or Hppsburgian.

Finally, the note coavoyed Ger- many's opposition-to-un-Eastorn Europan Part If it were based upon a scheme of mutual military Assistance-United Prosa."

CONTROL OF ARMS NEARER

PROGRESS ÁT·

- GENEVA~

US. PLAN AS BASIS

(Special to "Telegraph”)

DELICATE MATTER.

Berlin, Feb, 14. The Gorman reply to the Anglo- French proposals for a Western European understanding is expected to-be placed in the hands of the of the diplomatic representatives

sagna Ordinanas, 1884. Received, February concerned either to-1.1.0 8.3.3 countrica

Geneva, Feb. 14. morrow or the day after, but it is doubtful if it will be published as

.

of a superior force.

"The Irish people will be pre- pared as equals to associate and co-operate with the people of. Great Britain in respect to their common interests, but they are not prepared to accept a scheme pre determined for them by Britain regardless of their desires and needs."-Router.

..TRADE WITH GERMANY

Berlin, Feb. 14.

From Grain Markets

ARTHUR CUTTEN DISCIPLINED

TOLD HOW HE MADE FORTUNE

Wasblogton, Feb. 14.

The Grain Futures Commission to-day. Instructed all markets to refuse Mr. Arthur Cutten, a pro- minent grain trader, priyleges to trade in grains for a period of two years, commencing March 1, 1936. This action was the result of Under a trade agreement reach-charges brought against Mr. Cut ed between the Irish Free Stato ten; that he had violated the and the German Government, Grains Futures Act by concealing published to-night, 'the' German Government undertakes to import his trading operations in an at- Irish goods, especially cattle, eggs, tempt to manipulate prices. butter, wool, hides and skins, to the value of one-third the value

It is said that Mr. Cutton was

B+E NOUS DOP (16. CENTE

MYSTERY

[19606. PER ANNUM

DUNLOP

is the gr

SAFEST TYRE

LABOUR CENSURE

OF MACON VOTE DEFEATED

DISASTER

WILEY CANNOT

EXPLAIN

COMPLIMENT TO CREW

(Special to "Telegraph”)

eugen: Ordinamen, 1871, Received, "Fibruary 18. 9.30 J

San Francisco, Feb. 14, Commander Wliey, captain of the lost Macon, told a Naval Board of Inquiry to-day that the weather conditions off Point Sur when the big dirigible crashed had nothing to do with the disaster.

He said that he had had no time to determine the cause. of the mishap.

| The commander described the calm meaner in which his men abandoned the craft as she, sank Under their. "feel at 300 feet a minute and neared the tumbling water.

"Every mah,"

" he said, "deserves commendation."

The Board met on Tennessee-United Press.

U. 9. S.

- TELLS OF CRASH

San Francisco. Feb., 14, When he gave the order. “Left vibration rudder," the Art traversed the alrship, and it was almost immediately followed by a crash, stated Lieut-Commander Wiley, at the opening of the Court of Inquiry aboard the U.S..S, Tennessee to-day.

He explained that as a result of this order the greatest strain on the airship's hull would come just forward of the gas cella.

}

:

sheet of cloud, under which was a

The airship had struck a solid

of German Government's exports-an-extensive short-side"-operator,curtain of rain, and while passing

to Ireland during a given period. and had been greatly criticised for The Government promises to place the necessary foreign currencies at the disposal of the German Impor ters-Routey Special,

NO BITTERNESS

London, Feb, 14. In the Irish Free State Dail last night Mr. De Valera referred coal and cattlo to the recent Unted Kingdom and the Irish Free arrangement made between the State, and indicated that he would welcome its extension.

The Dominions Secretary, Mr.

J. H. Thomas, at the Constitutional Club in London to-day said the

British Government would also

through these clouds there was considerable turbulence, causing

an article he had contributed to the Macon to drop from the 2,700 the Saturday Evening Post, in foot level to 1,700 feet.. which he dealt with the subject

The crumbling of her store and

of fortune-making on the grain | the final crash into the ocean fol- markets,-United Press.

CHINA PROTEST

TO SIAM

ALLEGED UNFAIR

In the Arms Traffic Committee soon as it is presented. The matter of the League of Nations, Mr. is a delicate one and many points Hugh Wilson, the American need further clarification.

Herr Hitler has threshed out with special delegate, bestowed the his advisers all the problems raised United States' blessing on the

TREATMENT by the Anglo-French proposals and Franco-British proposals for a great care is being taken bere to Western European accord.

Nanking, Feb. 15. It was Indicated that progresa welcome an extension of the say nothing which would in any way

arms arrangement which was of such

.Bocause or the view that the prejudice further. negotiations had been made, towards an Reuter.

traffe convention which would mutual advantage to both coun-

new Constitution promulgated by facilitate the Franco-British tries. efforts to break the armaments "If this one economic barrier is the Siamese Government provides dandlock existing at presint. broken down," he said,

Mr. Wilson moved the adoption fervently we all hope it may lead for the institution of a too harsh of the United States' plan for the to permanent reconciliation. He control over Chinese educational control of arms traffe as the basis assured the Irish Free State that institutions, and cultural enter of the discussion in the Arms there was no hostility, no bitter prises In Slam the Chinese ness, but a single-minded desire to see the Empire united, But the Foreign Office has instructed the sanctity of agreements and mem- Chinese Legation at Tokyo to take bership of the British Common- wealth must always be fundament-up this matter with the Siamese al to any settlement of the Irish Legation there. dimeulty-British Wireless.

BRITISH STOCKS

BOOM

BETTER TRADE ·

OUTLOOK

London, Feb. 14. The stock markets were Inj buoyant mood, throughout to-day

Traffic Committee. The Com- mittee adopted this plan as a first step towards working out a con- vention--United Press.

ROAD CLEARED

Geneva, Feb. 14. The hitherto rocky road of the

Conference Disarmament

Was

on

in striking contrast with the heavy cleared somewhat to-day after a and uncertain" tone of previous long spell of blockade, following days. The satisfactory nature of the mroting of the Committee

Was Arms Trado and Manufacturo. the monthly trado returns largely responsible for the change This Committee adopted as a of centiment.

basis of further discussions tha American draft convention on the subject-Router Special.

Substantial rises continued in most departments, throughout the day, and the markets closed with an Improved trend and with heavy bear covering, notably in indus- trials War Loan 8% per cont. rose to 1079%.-British Wireless.

·PIRATE SUSPECT

CAPTAIN SMART TO IDENTIFY

SECOND TRAIN MISHAP

-PEIPING-TIENTSIN

LİNE BLOCKED.

"how

MOTOR RACING

PRIZES

LORD NUFFIELD'S DONATION.

(Special to "Talogisph");

(By Telioraph. Copyright. Telegraphie`Mon pis Ordinance, 1874, Feceived, “· Fedruncy 10. No m

London, Feb, 14.

The Chinese Government hokis that there is no need for.. the Siamese Government to interfere with the cultural traditions of the Chinenopopulation in Slam- Central News.

BANDITS RAID STATION

lowed.

Apart from this information, Commander Wiley was unable to throw any light upon the collapso of the gas colla in the stern or the ship-Reuter.

BUT SCANDAL HINT HEARD IN HOUSE

BRITISH SECURITIES HURT BY RUMOURS

(By Telegraph. Copyright, Telegraphic Messages Ordinance, 1894. Received, February, 15, 8.30a.m.):

London, Feb. 14. The House of Commons to-day passed a vote of confidence in the National Government's unemploy ment policy, rejecting the Labour Opposition's vote of censure by 874 to 68,

During the debate, when Labour members were attacking the Government on its alleged mismanage ment of unemployment relief problems, Maj. H. L Nathan caused a sensation when he charged that "the reason foreigners are, selling British securities is not because they fear a general election but because wire less reports from Paris, broadcast on Tuesday, said these commodity speculations would involve Britain in a scandal equalling the Stavisky affair."

This was the first public mention of the numerous, rumours that persons in prominent positions in the country were involved in the shellac and white pepper pools and the recent speculations in Mincing Lane.-- United Press.

BLOCK REDS' ROAD.

YUNNAN READY

•ANTO FIGHT

TROOPS RUSH TO BORDER

/ CHAMBERLAIN (PEAKS. London, Feb. 14 The Labourite vote of consure was defented in the House of Com- mons to-day by 874 to 68,"′′*

Mr. Neville Chamberlain, plying to the attack from the Opposition, declared that the Government's unemployment policy had been most successful, and is rejected any plan for a large ex- penditure on public works.

RESTORING TRADE

He said the most erosive con- tribution the Government could! make towards a solution of the un- employment problem was to .ea- courage ordinary trade.. He ex- pected the recent rise in unemploy- ment soon to be absorbed. That would mean that 700,000 more men would be employed than was the Nanking, Feb. 14. case three years ago. A wireless meaange from Yun- No other policy presented in nanfu states that. Yunnantse Britain, or any other country, had military authorities are rushing mot with a result in any way com- three brigades of provincial troops parabie, he declared, to the north-eastern corner of the province to check the reported invasion of the Reds, who, having The Government was 'adopting falled In their attempts to various measures with a view to

the penetrate into Interior of restoring the export trade, the TROOPS FROM THE Szechuen, are bidding for another success of which was gradually

route to Széchuen through the becoming apparent. border districts of Yunnan,"

He emphasised that the Govern-. The vanguard of the Yunnanesement had no intention of abandon- troops has arrivded at a point nearing the policy of cheap money and Wel-hain.

adherence to sound finance, upon According to unconfirmed which the continued success of the report, the Reds have occupied policy for the reduction of un- Wei-hsin and Chin-hsiung, both be-employment was dependent. Ing within Yunnan territory, but it The speech was regarded as a is confidently believed by the clear indication of Mr. Chamber Yunnanese authorities that with lain's disbelief in Mr. Lloyd the advantage of holding all the George's scheme, whose main strategic points the Yunnanese feature is one of public works' ex vance of the Reds and effectively troops can easily hold up the ad- penditure-Reuter block their way across the River. A severe fighting is expected soon in that area Central News.

SAAR

BRITISH UNITS SOON RETURNING.

London, Feb. 14. It was announced in the Com mons to-day that British troops will leave the Spar territory in detachments on February 10, 25,

26 and 27.

The 1st Battalion of the Essex Regiment, which will reach Lon don on the morning of February 22, and the Ist. Battalion of the East Lancashire Regiment, which will arrive on February 28, will; march across London from Victor- In Station to King's Cross" on those dates.

Appreciation was expressed at the action of the French Govern-, mant in entertaining the troops on

France- their way through British Wiréléss.

GOLD CLAUSE CASE DELAY

NO HINT OF DAY OF JUDGMENT

an

THE PRINCE ON HOLIDAY

ENJOYS SKI-ING PRACTICE

LABOUR'S COMPLAINT

London, Feb, 14. The Prime Minister spoke to night in the House of Commons debate on unemployment, which arose on a consure motion moved. by Mr. Lansbury, the Opposition leader.

criticised in Mr. Lansbury particular the operation of the Unemployment Board, which, he said, created a huge central. bureaucracy and had been set up In such Haste that neither those who framed it nor those who, ad- ministered It really understood it.

London, Feb. 14. Until to-day the Prince of Wales

The Prime Minister" said it has experienced excellent weather during his skiing holiday at would be better if the Opposition,

makanan instead of criticising, would co-) Kitzbuchle

This morning heavy sloat kept operate with the Government in most visitors indoors, but the Prince devising practical schemes to dest onjoyed two hours' practice, despite with the problem. The Govern the unusually slippery condition of ment would accept with alacrity the slopes.British Wireless any proposals from any quartar provided they were definitely con structive.

The » Governm

STOP PRESS rotting tho und

ESCAPE WITH BIG SUM OF MONEY

Tungkwan, Feb, 14. Lord Nuffield has again donated £1,000 in prize money for the The Lunghai Railway station Brooklands British Empire Trophy here was the victim of another Tientsin, Feb. 14.

Race of 240 miles over a tree when a gang of armed men made over a three-bandit outrage yesterday morning Immediately following a railway mile circuit will be allocated as a surprise attack of the station. accident on the same lino yester The money Following the capture of a man day, a freight train bound for follows: £250 for the British Em The small number of rallway guards said to be the No. 8 pirate in the Polping from Tientsin was derailed pire class," £200 to the Canadian, having been overpowered, the Tungohow affair. Capinin Smart, noar Wenchueng this morning. $150 to the Australian, $100 to the raiders succeeded in looting-rail-a no

Mr. B. Homor, senior. mastar of the pirated vessel, ar. The whole train was overturned Indian, and £50 to the South way funds to the amount of

$40,000, and making of quietly: The Suprem Court has agāta Kómor and Kon rived in Hongkong on Wednesday and was hot righted until this African section, dem

blocking trams for halfThere will be trophies for the The local police are making a motebut This alven no indication and curiou

Arst Ave places respectively, with vigorous, search for the bandits in argitos when the Gold Clause, Hospital No casualties have been report 200 to the winner in each class.-- the surrounding districts Central, abrogation judgement ed-Central News

Router Special.

ZenCaptain Smart is proceeding AYNI ZAMA

Canton, where the captive is in n custody for the purpose of

tifying the man.-

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