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FRIDAY,

MARCH 8,

1935..

日四月二

KINGLM DOPC, 18_CIDITE

FILM TER ANNUM

TENSION GROWS

IN BALKANS

TROOPS MASSING ON FRONTIERS

TWO PLANES SHOT DOWN IN GREEK FIGHTING

(By. Telegraph. - Copyright, Telegraphic Messages Ordinance, 1894. Received, March 8, 9 am,}

Geneva, Mar. 7.

The Government of Bulgaria has called the atten- tion of the League of Nations to the dangerous Turko- Bulgaria frontier situation. This is considerably complicating the state of affairs in the Balkans, where civil war is already in progress between Greek factions.

The Bulgarian delegate to Genova, M. Nicholas Antonoff, has charged that Turkey has amassed 500 pieces of artillery and five full divisions of troops along the short frontier.

He said Bulgaria wished to see an amicable settle- ment of any frontier problem, and did not wish for hostilities.

The Turkish delegate to Genava, Komal Huanu, Immediate-

Issued Ly

that ✡ statoment Bulgaria was making preparations for war along the Grook frontler. Reports of the civil strife in Greece, coming frem, Athens, state that throo Government destroyers have bombarded Canes, in Crete, Venizelos the stronghold of the forces-United Press.

NEWS FROM FRONT

Alexandrio, Mar. 7.

The first definito news from Crete since the outbreak of the robellion was brought here to-day by the captain of the Imperial Air- ways yacht, Importa.

The yacht had received the special Formlesion of the Venizelos faction, in control at

BRITAIN

FAITHFUL TO DUTY

SOLID SUPPORT OF DEFENCE PLAN

am...

COUNTERING CENSURE

Above are seen Sir Malcolm Campbell and his rəbuilt. “Bluebird," with which he established a new record at Daytona beach yaaturday. He touched a speed of 251.03 miles per hour, and returned an average of 276.816 miles.

CHINA TO ABANDON

SILVER?

STERLING LINK SUGGESTED

MANAGED CURRENCY

(Special to "Telegraph") ·

From

Plotters

Of Arson

Sentenced

INSURANCE FIRMS DEFRAUDED

REMARKABLE DEFENCE

(Special to "Telug¥åph"}

I do.)

CHINA GLAD OF AND AID

WOULD WELCOME POWERS' LOAN

The

U.S. FORCES CRISIS

Shanghai, March 8.

National Government "Telegraphy, Cupuright, Tdegraphis Shanghai, Mar. 8. Message Ordianos, 11844 Riveirah, would naturally be glad to ac- highly authoritative

cept financial assistanco which London, March 7, sources it has been learned to-day After a trial at Old Bailey render China in the form of friendly powers had proposed to hore that China will abandon the lasting thirteen days, Frederick silver standard If International Edgar Rickarde, us umbrolla- the Finance Minister, Dr. H. H. an international loan, declared credit is granted establishing a London, March 7. managed currency, linked with maker, and Henry Joseph, Kung, in an interview with Government supporters to-day sterling or the United States merchant, were found guilty of the time, to have the island, handed in an amendment to the dollar at levels below the present conspiring with Leopold Harris

The whole population of the 14-Labour vote-of-censure,-to-beratta

and others to set fire to their However, he would-not-commit land of Crete supported Venizelos, moved on March 11, declaring It is understood that the utilisa-premises with intend to defraud himaelf definitely regarding such wald the Imperia's master. They the. House was faithful to its tion of the credit for monetary re- the insurance companies.

details as the amount of the loan wire confident of ultimate victory. Jobligations to the country as a form would probably be an Rickards was eentenced to six or the countries involved, and member of the League of essential requirement under any years' imprisonment and Joseph to the terms governing the security Nations, desiring to

for the red:mption of the loan. agreement whereby the Powers three years. might grant assistance to China. The proceedings were marked by Dr. Kung declared that negotia-

Chinese financial clrcles opremarkably fierce verbal encoun-ons were still progressing.

INDEPENDENCE MOVE

man and former Premier, intends

and

secure

attained by

EDEN ON DEFENCE

newspapermen to-day.

Reuter.

FRENCH VIEW OF POSITION

Paris, March 7,

CAMPBELL SETS NEW RECORDS

TWICE NEAR DEATH ON FINAL DASH

MARVELLOUS CONTROL SAVES HIS LIFE

Daytona, Mar, 7. Sir Malcolm Campbell, fifty-year-old racing car driver, broke his own world's record across the sands of Daytona Beach to-day, driving the gigantic Blue- bird at an average speed of more than 276 miles per hour along the measured mile.

A crowd watched breathlessly as the big machine, the driver scarcely visible below the cowling, rocketed down the beach on its southward run. Over the mea- aured mile stop-watches timed the roaring car at thirteen and some fraction seconds. The official electric timing device registered 13.2 seconds. His speed on this lap was thus 272727 miles per hour.

The Bluebird was immediately turned around, facing north. Once again she moved off from the line, her exhaust coughing flame, the little, dark figure crouched behind the cowling. He would travel faster than any human had ever moved along the ground. He was under thirteen seconds as he flashed across the inile.

STERLING POSITION SECURE

STABILISATION YET IMPOSSIBLE-

CHANCELLOR EXPLAINS

London, March 7.

The actual time across that mile of sand was 1281 seconds.

A speed of 281.03 miles per hour!

This time gave Sir Malcolm an average speed of 276.816 miles per hour, compared with the old- record of 272.108,

The average speed for the fly- ing kilometre was 276.160, and for: the 'five kilometres, 268.474.

His average speed for the five milos was 261.896.

All of these are records.

HOPED FOR MORE SPEED

"I am so happy that he broke the record," said Lady Campbell,

A strong denial that the Ex- immediately after the times were change Equalisation Fund had announced. "But I am disappoint- been used for the purpose of ed that he could not have gone depreciating the pound, was faster." Sir Malcolm intends to

that this would be his last attempt.

He said the Fund had never been used, and was never intended for

A NARROW ESCAPE the purpose, of deliberately forcing

Sir Malcolm revealed, after the sterling up or down.

The Chancellor declined to ex- amazing drive that he had nar- plain how the Fund had worked re-rowly escaped death on the north- cently, since publicity would des-ward run.

Hls tracks show that he came

He added that there was ab-off the courae twice and raced up

If their allies are defeated limitation of armaments by In the mainland, in Macedonia, M. Venizelos, veteran Greck states:ternational agreement.

The House recognises, It adde/parently. consider that British ters between Rickards, who con- He attributed China's.nced for uttered by Mr. Neville Chamber-attempt to travel 300 miles an hour,

monetary policies are more stable ducted his. own defence with a loan to the world-wide cconomic to proclaim Crete an independent that ita obligations cannot be met than those of the United States, striking ability, and the prosecu-depression and the voll of the lain, Chancellor of the Ex- before he gives up record-brank state and appeal to the League of unilateral action, and approves and because of this, reliable obser- tion witness, Miss Lil Barnes, his U.S. Government in purchasing chequer, in the House of Com-ing, and Lady Campbell had hoped Nations for protection.

vera anticipate that the yuan former employes and the mother silver from foreign countries.mons to-day. The only bloodshed in Crete, up the Government's policy as equally is more likely to be linked to ater- of his illegitimate child. to the time of the departure of the necessary to the defence of the Ing rather than the dollar.

He had several heated debates Imperin, was on the cruiser people as in the discharge of in-

Regarding the rate at which it with another of this prosecution's Averuff, commanded by the rebels, ternational obligations.

The amendment will be moved is likely to be linked, it is pointed witnesses, Leopold Harris, already two of whose sailors were killed by the bombs from a Govemment by Sir Austen Chamberlain and that the United Press report that convicted.

Notable witnesses subpoenaed While no reliable information sonplane.

supported by Liberal Nationalists the rate "should not be higher

by the defence were Captain Miles, is yet available, it is believed in The guns of the Averoff, how-and National Labour members than 1/5" has not been denied.

Reuter.

Authoritative sources assert former Chief of the Sulvage Corps French financial circles that a troy its value. ever, brought down two of the at-

that officials consider that de- of Lough Borough, and Ball, a loan to China, by international tacking planes in Dames-Reuter.

valuation of the present silver former fire asscssor, who arrangement, is favourably en- dollar, or any other inflationary reiterated his innocence in court. visaged by the French authori- London, Mar, 7, Mr. Anthony Eden, Lord Privy in China, an account of the fact sentence of imprisonment in con-

panacens, are utterly impracticable Both Miles and Ball aro serving a ties. Rebel forces have occupied the Seal, referred to the recent White that the Government owns only annection with the fires which were would conform with policy, Fur years ago.

It is hold that such an operation Paper on defence in a speech de- infinitesimal fraction the allegedly set as a result of plotsther, it is argued that sound cur It is believed Turkey and Bui-livered at Swindon to-night. He nation's silver stocks. Karla have strengthened their

Therefore a departure from the On the conclusion of evidence rency is based upon the future frontier guards to prevent rebels

ailver standard would apparently against him, tickards made a distribution of gold credits. on the mainland escaping into

occur on the exit of the existing powerful two-hour address to the It is thought that America their territory. Rebels attempting

economic impasse.

Jury which evoked the admiration should be glad to seize upon this to do so will be arrested and dis-

It is also pointed out that of the Crown Prosecutor and the occasion to comp:neste China for armed.

managed currency would not be counsel for Joseph.

the disadvantages she had faced linble to fluctuations, to which a Mr. Justice incrraghten, sum-as a result of America's silver silver currency is subjected by the ming up, warned the jury against purchasing and price-raising erratic movements of the world accepting the testimony of Harris polley-Reuter. silver price.—United Press.

and Ball unless it was otherwise corroborated.—Router Special.

REBELS IN CONTROL

Athens, March 7,

lalands of Chios and Samos.

All persons wishing to leave Greece will first have to obtain a permit from the Home Offee,

The Government has ordered all lighthouse lights to remain ex- tinguished along the const in order that rebol ships shall not be able to direct gunfire or landing partics by these land-marks.-Reuter.

BRITISH PRECAUTION

London, Mar. 7. In view of the present situation in Grecce, it has been thought desirable to send a British wor ship to Greek waters, and H.M.S. Royal Soveregin arrived at Phaler

-----British Wirelaen.

(Continued on Page 7.).

BANK LOSES BIG ACTION

$591,501 CLAIM SUCCEEDS

Judgment against the French Bank (the Banque Franco Chinoise pour le Commerce et P Industrie) was given this morning for $591,501.33 claimed by the Kwong Shing Cheong Sandalwood Association, Ltd. (in voluntary liquidation).

Mr. Justice A.D.A. MacGregor, Chief Justice, said the bank man-

DOLLAR

of

RISES

AGAIN

BUT MARKET GÉTS EASIER

Representing an advance of

сп

with Harris.

INCREASING U.S. ARMY

GREAT BRITAIN OR JAPAN AS FOES

Washington, March 7.

· After an animated debate, In

CHINA APPROACHED

Shanghai, March 7.

On his arrival here from Non- king, Dr. H. H. Kung, Minister of Finance, said in an interview, with pressmen that the Chinese Government was willing to par- ticipato in any consultation with interested Powers for an in- ternational loan to China to help her in settling her financial dimculties.

He admitted that the Chinese Government had been approached

Bolutely nothing in the position of into the soft sand below the dunes. the pound which need give Great With marvellous presence of.

Britain 1. moment's uneasiness. mind'ho managed to keep the car The pound bought the same amount under control both times, but he of goods internally as it did three admitted that it was almost out

of hand. * to try to was impossible stabilise currency on gold in the present circumstances, he went on.

It

STEADY AS A ROCK Despite this nervo-shattering steady an a Ho had not changed his view that experienos, he was

when ho arrived at the there was no belter international rock

timing-tower, to be swamped by standard that gold.

"But," he said, "we will not take enthusiastic friends and greeted steps to revert to the gold standard fondly by Lady Campbell: unt conditions are so favourable

The Bluebird's tyres are torn that, having reverted, we shall be to ribbons, but they carried the pretty certain of our ability to re-car safely.

main there."--Router,,

RICE SHORTAGE IN HUPEI

EMBARGO IMPOSED

BY HUNAN

30-FEET LEAP

If I hadn't had a darn good car, I shouldn't be talking to you now," sald Campbell when inter- viewed by Router after breaking, the record.

"At one spot south of the measured mils on the north run, when the tyre treads started to, Hankow, March 8.KO, I hit a bad bump and sailed Considerable hardship le being through the air for thirty feet." felt by the poor population here as the shortage of rice has caused

on Bay off Athens at noon to-day been aroused by the previous rate of the Hongkong dollar

nger's suspicions should have 5/8ths on yesterday, the official which Great Britain and Japan

an abnormal lao In prices in actions of Lau Ping, manager of opening this morning was two of the United States, the Sonate this matter. Central News.

were mentioned as possible Toes

Increase. In to-day approved an

OUTSIDE DISCUSSIONS

SPRAINED WRIST Sir Malcolm slightly sprained his

the Sandalwood Association, who shillings.

consequence of an embargo im Wrist during the run, when trying Owing to some delay in getting disappeared in September, 1982,

poscil on the exportation of rice to force his gear-lover in high speed. But it isunderstood the Away from Shanghai, the President

The market opened firm, but the Army from 118,700 to 165,000

Nanking, March 7. by the Hunan Gövernment: McKinley which was expected in after misappropriating his firm's later onsed off somewhat on Shang- men-Reuter.

A spokesman of the Nanking.

In normal times, Hupel Pro-injury is not serious, et Hongkong at 9 a.m. to-day will now exchange profits through manipul-hai weakening, there being a fair

He is enthusiastic about the 16- not arrive until 10 o'clock to-night, atlon of dummy accounts at the amount of covering.

Government declared to-day that vinco, depends largely on Hunan and will berth at the Kowloon wharf, bank.

Business CANTON-SHAI RADIO PHONE he Chinese Government had not for rice supplies, but, owing to cant improvements to the car Ho Sho will depart for, Manila at 0 p.m.

rates varied considerably, there

participated in any serious dis-oxtensive crop failures in the said the wind brakes and. or In giving judgment with costs being buyers at 25.04d. and sollers to-morrow.

Shanghai, Mar. B. against the bank, his Lordship at 26.7/16d.

jussion with the interested Powers province last Summer, Hunan can thing else worked oplandia difcob:d'an onquiry to be made to

It is officially announced that then connection with the proposed spare no rice to meet the needs of strap to keep him drinks Silver prices in London ad- Shanghai-Canton radio telephone international loan to China, Al- others. The concert arranged by the Diocesan Old Girls Association to determine whether any part of the vanced 7/16ths yesterday; the service will be opened to the public hough, according to Sir Alexander The Hankow authoriti

Hanko take place at it. Andrew's Church proceeds of the converted cashier market being steady. China, In-on April 1, and will begin accepting Cadogan, the interested Powers considering, emerrungy take place at abg at de has been orders was appiled to the plaintif dia and speculators bought, while commercial traffic on the same day. were in consultation with each to cope with postponed to Dimrch 29,

speculators sold at the rise, -Central News:

other-Central News.

·Centr

company.

Jean latastos par börnum the Festo 67ER. Baner gave the driver Lichay violent bur Ing--Beuter.