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FIRST EDITION

Hongkong Telegraphs

FOUNDED `1981

No. 14520

二拜禮 號六廿月二英店香 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26,

1935.

GRISLY

PRINCES OPPOSE INDIA BILL

BRITISH PROPOSALS NEED AMENDING

GOVERNMENT HOPE FOR

COMPROMISE

Bombay, Feb. 25.

Following the meeting of the Princes and their Ministers at a conference here to-day at which the India Bill was discussed as it relates to the plans for federa- tion and the privileges of the Princes, a communique was issued in which it was pointed out that before the proposed legislative reforms could be accepted by the Princes certain radical changes must be made.

The communique says that the meeting of Princes and their Ministers considered the report of the Com- mittee of Ministers on the India Bill. The India Bill was fully discussed and the opinion of counsel, engaged for the purpose of advising the Princes, was heard at length.

In the discussion the Maharajas of Bhopal, Bikaner, Patiala, and Rewa spoke; and Sir Akbar Hybari and Sir Ramas Wamiiyer also participated.

It was emphasised in the.com munique that before the Bill could be considered as acceptable to the States It was necessary that it should be amended in! certain essential respects.

The Conference unanimously endorsed the recommendations of the Ministers Committee and in conformity with these decided to submit certain amendments

the Viceroy..

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resolution indicating strong feelings of the States on the present proposals was

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All this Information, in detail, has been supplied to the Viceroy with a view to placing it before the Secretary of State for India. -Reuter,

CHINA BUYING BRITISH

1934 PURCHASES SHOW INCREASE

MORE ORDERS PLACED

meat as Д

MURDER

CLUE

DISCOVERY ON KINGSTON TRAIN

SCOTLAND YARD INVESTIGATES

London, Feb. 25.

Scotland Yard is working on what is supposed to be another gruesome murder case, following the discovery of a parcel con- taining the legs of a man, hidden in a railway carriage.

Chief Inspector Donaldson, who had charge of

Jack Hobbs, the famous Sur- ray player, who is retiring from

.first class cricket.

the original Jack Hobbs

Brighton trunk murder Inquiries, has been entrusted with investi- gation of a serim find, at Waterloo Station,

It was on the arrival of a local train from Kingston that a cleaner discovered

J loonely wrapped i brown paper parcel under a seat. The bulk and waight of the parcel aroused his auspicions and when the parcel was taken to the lost property office and opened by the Bailway Police I was discovered that it contained a pair of human legs, severed at the knee only a few hours previously.

Scotland Yard officers rushed to the station and Instituted in- quiries at all twenty-six stations nt which the train called. Reuter.

Tin Control Questions

COMMITTEE ALWAYS

INFORMED

Announces

BASINS COP 10 CENTE

DOLLAR

AGAIN ADVANCES

CHINA'S SILVER

EXPORT TAX

BANK SPEECH

RESENTED

35609 FER ANNOU

NEW

SEASON'S GOODS

IN ALL

DEPARTMENTS

AT NEW EXCHANGE

PRICES

WHITEAWAY'S

AUSTRIA STANDS:

DEFIANT

WILL TOLERATE NO NAZI DICTATION

Following the rise in London RUSSIA'S SHARP NOTE

silver prices, the Hongkong dollar appreciated a further farthing on opening this morn- ing, the rate being 18. 10.3/Bd. Inter-bank business early on was about 1s. 10.13/16d. The market is steady, but business rather dull.

Retirement vanced a farthing spot and 3/16ths

RESIGNS FROM SURREY: CLUB

RECORD OF RUNS

(Special to "Telegraph")

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London, Feb. 25. The most famous and popular of all English cricketers, Jack Hobbs, is retiring from first class cricket.

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In a letter of signation an playing member of the Surrey County Cricket Club, Hobbs anys he feels he should make room for younger men:

He scored a record of 61,221 runs, including 197 centuries," during his first class cricket career.

It is understood he will continue to play club cricket, in which he first made his appearance in 1905.

-Reuter Special.

FINE PERFORMANCES

Shanghai was quoted at 18. 6.7/8d. this morning, the marketį being firm, although there was nj certain measure of nervousness,

In London, silver prices ad-

forward yesterday. America, India and China all bought, while; China and speculators sold at the rise. The market was steady,

TAX TO REMAIN

Shanghai, Feb. 20. The Ministry of Finance's state- ment that "the Government had no intention of abolishing the silver export tax or the equalisa- tion charge, or of relaxing Sta control of the Exchange Market,” Is widely regarded as an indirect reply to the speech made by the Chairman of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation at the Corporation's annual meeting. on Saturday.

It is known here. that many Chinese in prominent positions have expressed their resentment of the Chairman's speech, some of them openly asserting that Mr. Gordon Mackie's attitude towarda China Is "presumptuous.” United 'Press.

SHANGHAI MARKET

TO GERMANY

Defiance of Germany expressed by one state, and a rigorous protest against the treatment of foreign nationals on German soil coming from another power, are the two latest elements to disturb the political peace in Central Europe.

In London, Baron von Berger Waldenegg, Austria's Foreign Minister, expressed defiance of the Nazi regime and resentment at the pretension that Ger- many's was the master mind behind Austria's destiny, says the United Press.·*.

In Berlin, a sharp note has been received from the Soviet, protesting against the treatment of a Soviet subject, says Reuter.

ANGLO- GERMAN PARLEY

EXTENSION OF LONDON TALKS

APPROVAL GENERAL

London, Feb. 25.

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DEFIANT

London, Feb. 25.

In an exclusive interview with the United Press to-day, Baron von Borger Waldenegg, Austrian Minia ter of Foreign Affairs, to-day defied Germany, and said that the pre- sumption that Germany's will ruled Austria's future was absolutely false.

"Cordial relations with Germany are, possible only when those res- ponsible for Germany's destiny re- nounce all claims to Austria," de. clared the Ministar,

who is visiting London with Chancellor Schuschnigg, to discuss affairs with special reference to the proposed mutual assistance pacts in Western and Central Europe.

"The Independence of Austria is unalterably settled. We refuse. Replying to

leven to submit to any discussion of question to-day,

Foreign Austria's future. She must be re Secretary, Sir John Simon, excognised as an equal and indepen-

versations.

Shanghai, Feb. 26. The Foreign Exchange Market continude very strong here this morning.

There are still-many-sellers of plained that His Majesty's Govern dent partner in Pan-European coll exchange and virtually no buyers,ment had enquired of the German However, it is noted that many Government whether they rightly traders are holding aloof appar understood that the object of the tions the two countries may resume "If Germany accepts these condi- ently watching whether the Cen-proposed meeting of British and normal relations."United Press. of Gold Bars, of which it was be to carry consultation stage tral Bank will resume its buying German Ministers at Berlin would

London, Feb. 25. The Austrian Chancellor, Dr. reported 7,000 were purchased by further on all matters referred to von Schuschnigs, and the Foreign

in the Anglo-French Communique Minister, Baron the Central Bank yesterday.

This report has led to the belief which was despatched following Waldenegy, who are paying

Von Berger among some traders, that the Cen- the London conversations.

courtesy visit to London, wore tral Bank is making attempts to

He had received a reply from morning by the Foreign Secretary. resolved at the Foreign Office this Preas.

ring in hia description of the manent scope of the proposed meeting and Robert Vanaittart. inviting him to go to Berlin for this purpone, said Sir John..

London, Feb. 25. Major Harry Nathan, Liberal, asked-in-the-House of Commons London, Feb. 25. to-day whether the International Tin Committee was periodically Orders of a total value of informed with regard to the

Hobbs, who is 52 years of age, £200,000 STATEMENT EXPECTED

will be placed in direct or indirect tin interests of took to cricket as a tiny lad, his Britain for machine-shop equipmittee, and, whether the Com-Jesus College, Cambridge. In first- members of the Advisory Com father having been groundsman at London; Feb. 25. It is understood that when dis-

result of to-day's mittee, before deciding to postpone class cricket, including Test matches cussion of the India Bill in Com-annual meeting of the Chinese the alteration of quotas, knew of in England and Australia, he has mittee stage is resumed in the Government's Purchasing Com- the existence and commitments performed feats which have never House of Commons to-morrow, mission at the Chinese Legation of the private tin pool in London. been equalled. Sir Samuel Hoare, Speretary of here. Mr. Quo Tal-chl.

W. G. Grace's achievement of the

Cunliffe-Lister, 126 centuries was for long & avold a runaway market.-Unites the German Government concur- sir John Simon, and the per- Sir Philip State for India, will make a state- Chinese Minister, presided. Secretary of State for

the record, but by the beginning of ment on the situation arising from

Colonies, replied that the advisera 1930, Hobbs had scored 170 con- the decisions of the Indian Princes Sir Ralph Wedgwood, Sir Arthur of the Tin Committee were all taries, since when he has added made at Bombay.

Balfour and Sir Basil Blackett. business men interested in tin. many more to the lat. Lord Wolmer, one of the chlefall prominent British industrias The private pool had always been opponents of the Government's lists, and Dr. C. C. Wang, were willing to inform the Committee scoring of over 100 on a rough Among his other feats are the proposals for the reform of the among those present.

with regard to its holdings. The pitch at the Oval and winning India Constitution, commenting

Committee knew of the position the Ashes for England in 1926, when interviewed by Reuter, said

during ita recent meeting. that

and his record score at Lords, 316 the whole situation had been al-

runs, later in the same year. Ho tered by the Princes' decision. In

has long since passed Grace's record of 54,806 runs in first-clase cricket.

The year's report was passed unanimously and

showed

orders placed with, English firms

Sir Philip pointed out that the last year had been a substantial Committee was meeting on March portion of the orders were increase over 1033. A large pro 14 to fix quotas operating from

for April 1-Reuter. the Canton-Hankow Railway""

fact, the attitude of the Princes disclosed a complete break-down in the Government's proposals.

Ministerial circles, on the other hand, appear to think there should The value of contracts for 1934 be no fundamental differences to amounted to £1,850,000 bringing

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be

be adjusted. They feel that mis-the total, since the Commission understandings may to some ex-was inaugurated, to over £2,900,- tent

responsible

the 000-Router. for opposition from the Princes and hope that any anxieties which may have arisen will be dispersed by amendments which do not affect the structure of the Bill- Router.

SINKIANG AIR SERVICE

STEADY EXPANSION

OF SYSTEM.

Tacheng (Sinklang),' Fab. 26. An air mail service will soon be inaugurated between Tacheng, capital of Sinklang, and Hamel, under the control of the Sinklang Provincial Government.

This service will probably be commenced in mid-March.

ITALIAN IMPORT

EMBARGO

BRITAIN TO MAKE REPRESENTATIONS

Londen. Feb. 26.

ARMY CHIEF'S

TOUR

EGYPT, PALESTINE AND SUDAN

London, Feb. 25. General Sir Archibald Montgo- mery Maxgingberd, Chief of the Imperial General Staff, will leave England on February 28, to carry out a tour of inspection in Egypt, Palestine and Sudan, travelling from Marseilles in the liner

CLOSER CONTROL OF ARMS

AMERICA'S NEW PROPOSALS

AN EYE ON

FACTORIES.

Geneva, Feb, 25. Determination of the United States delegation to proceed

Gratitude Of Germany

IMPARTIAL CONTROL OF THE SAAR

Geneva, Feb. 25,

Reichefuchrer Hitler,

Nazi

Under-Secretary, Bir

Later they were guests of the Prime Minister at luncheon,

This afternoon they attended

His Majesty's Government con- sidered this a useful suggestion the House of Commons during and he hoped to visit Berlin very question time and afterwards had shortly, although the date and further conversation with Sir arranged. other detalls remained to be John Simon on general questions.”

-British Wireless..

The French and Italian Govern- ments approved the course of action proposed.

RUSSIA'S WARNING

Berlin, Feb. 25.. It is learned here that the Soviet "dictator" of Germany, has invited inquiry Sir John said the ques-sador in Berlin,

In reply to a supplementary Government, through ita Ambas has addressed a the Saar League of Nationa Com- tion of his visit to Moscow and vigorous protest to the German mittee of Three, presided over other capitals to, discuss the Eur-Government against the treatment by Baron Aloisi of Italy, to visit opean situation was under con-of Germany in order that he might sideration. British Wirelesa.

thank them porsonally for tho impartial and efficicat manner in which they had handled the pro-} blems in the Saar.

It is unlikely that Herr Hitler) will be present at the transfer ceremonies at Saarbrucken when the Saar territory will be formally handed over by the League of But it is Nations to Germany. probable ho will visit the Saar in March some time.Reuter,

HEAVY STORMS

IN BRITAIN

CONSIDERABLE DAM- AGE CAUSED

London, Feb. 25. weather continues

DEATH OF MR. J. throughout the British Isles, and

CASSUMBHOY

Stormy

heavy snowfalls have occurred in South Wales and other parts.

In Southern England, the storms were accompanied by lightning and) kall, and considerable damage was PROMINENT HONG-

caused.

Mountainous sdas broke 'over KONG TENNIS PLAYER

| Chesil bosch," Isolating Portland Mr. J. A. Cassumbhoy, pro- Bill from the mainland.--British minent Colony tennis player, died Wireless. last night in the French Hospital.

victim of typhoid fever,

Strathavor.. It was stated in the House of Commons that the President of the

"He will arrive at Cairo on March Board of Trade was endeavouring and travel by air to Khartoum to ascertain as quickly as possible March 9, returning to Cairo on with its proposals for the the likely effect upon British coal March 13. Before leaving Egypt. Disarmament Control Com- shipments, and other exports to for Palestine, on March 20, he will mission, was announced by Mr. Italy, of the quota upon imports visit Ismailia. He will also visit Hugh Wilson, Special American of coal and, many .other com-

Trans-Jordan and will leave for representative, at a meeting of modities imposed by the Italian England at the end of March the Arms Trafle Committee of Government under the decree of British Wirelcas.

the League to-day. February 19.

He said he was submitting a resolution which would extend the Permanent Committee's powers of supervision to control "on the spot, to enable officers of the Committed to visit factories, and A Bill to control ribbon de munition works without hindrance velopment-uncontrolled building and to see all that was going for operations along main roads ward there. throughout the United Kingdom is Control would have to be prominently Identified for several

London, Feb. 25. in active preparation and will be exercised with duo regard for yOATB.

The Prince of Wales arrived at brought before. Parliament at the national susceptibilition and A full account of Mr. Cas Munich early this afternoon and earliest opportunity. British should not be made a source of sumbhoy's career appears on page will leave for Paris to-night

Irritation, he pointed out-Reuter. 8.

It is understood that the Italian The Sinkiang Provincial Govern-Government has decided to admit ment has suggested to the Eura-all coal destined for Italian con- alan Aviation Corporation the sumption that actually left the extension of the existing Shang-country of origin before February hal-Sinklang line to Hamel so as 19, but no information is available to connect with this new line. regarding coal loaded or rendy But, whether the Sinklang au- for loading at that date. thorities have the idea of facilitat

ing the establishment of "the Urgent representations are be Shanghai Berlin Line, via the ing, made to the Italian-Govern- heart of Aela, in this suggestion is ment on the whole matter unknown,Central News.

*British Wireless.

RIBBON DEVELOPMENT,

Wireless,

London, Feb. 25.

His death, at the early age of 29, comce as a great shock to the p whole of the sporting community with whom deceased had been

PRINCE OF WALES

Soviet official named Orlovski, lving dangerously ill at St. Blasler, in the Black Forest.

It is alleged that Gorman secret police, in the presence of Madame Orlovski who left Russia to nurse kor husband, forced their way into Orlovaldi's room and searched it on. the pretext that ho had been gling propaganda material Germany.

The nota emphasises that the [safety.of Russians "travelling in. Germany appeared to be endanger ed. Reutor.

MANCHUKUO'S EMPEROR

TO VISIT JAPAN NEXT MONTH

Changchun, Feb. 26,

It is officially learned that the Emperor of Manchukuo will pay atate visit to Japan on March 2.

He will start his journey from here for Dairon, where he will travel aboard a Japanese cruiser for Japan

His entourage will consist of twelve Japanese officers and his own alde do campCentral Newe