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CHINA BUILDING..

No 14338

FOUNDED, 1901

三拜歳號三十月三英港香 WEDNESDAY,

MARCH 13,

1935.

日九月二

RESTORING ASIA TRANQUILLITY

PRIMARY OBJECT OF

RAPPROCHEMENT

SAITO GIVES. PLEDGE: TIMES COMMENTS

1984.

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(By Telegraph. Copyright, Telegraphis Messages Ordinance,

Received, March 13, 12.30 p.m.)

New York, Mar. 12.

RED CITY

FALLS TO

HUNANESE

SIGNAL VICTORY

REPORTED

COMMUNISTS' KEY-POINT

Hankow, March 13. After severe battles, which have lasted for the past several days and in which heavy casual- ties was inflicted by both sides, Hunanese troops have finally captured the city of Tayun, in North-west Hunan.

These are the reports which have come to hand here from General

Provincial Government.

LOAN OF SILVER USELESS

CHINA POSITION

DISCUSSED

CONFIDENCE LACKING

London, Mar. 12. The Silver Export Duty and Equalisation Tax in China had done as little to strengthen the internal financial confidence of the country as to raise the ro putation of the Roosevelt Adminis- tration, whose acts were respon- sible for them, declares the His Excellency the Governor is here the correspondent's suggestion, Financial Times, commenting on silver, burs might reduce the seen presenting awards at the annual reported yesterday, that a loan in Brigade yesterday. (Photo: Ming speculative risks by excluding the

Yuen).

direct American dollar exchange factor,

The Japanese Ambassador, Mr. Saito, in a speech to Chien, Chairman of the Hunan inspection of the St. John Ambulanca, before the Association of Foreign Correspondents to- day said that the sole object of any Sino-Japanese rapprochement would be the restoration of tranquillity in the Far East and a lessening of the risk attached to trading and investment.

Mr. Saito declared that the rapprochement was not intended to exclude Occidental nations from the Far Eastern markets.

Speaking of Japan's expanding markets, he re- gretted that his country was looked upon as the "yellow peril."

Japan, he declared, had expanded her foreign trade through the pro- duction of better quality and lower, priced goods. Thus, be argued, Japan was humanity's benefactor rather than a "yellow peril."

Mr. Saito had only praise for tho efforts of the United States, through Mr. Cordell Hull, Secretary of State, to ameliorate economie na- tionalism. It was an ondenvour in which Japan had the greatest sym- palky United Press.

CHINA'S STAND

Shanghai, Mar. 13. A press report from Honolulu states, that when passing there on his way to the United States, Dr. Wang Chung-hul said in an inter- view with local pressmen that es a result of his visit to Japan he was convinced that n Sino-Japanese -rapprochement would be realised

Doner or later.

But China would never recognise Manchukuo far less could she be persuaded to give recognition to

Manchulsuo as a condition to Sino Japanese News.

Co-operation. - Central

C.E.R. SETTLEMENT

DEATH OF AUTHOR- JOURNALIST

FORMER EDITOR OF THE TIMES

DR. GEORGE

E.. BUCKLE

London, March 12. Dr. George Earle Buckle died hero to-day.

Journalist, author, and scholar, editor of the for many years

one of the Times, Dr. Buckle is best known figures in the English

world of art and letters,

He was born in 1864 and early showed his scholastic ability, win- ning scholarships and honours as he progressed through Allhallows, Winchester and New College, Ox- ford. He capped a fine scholastic in 1875. He was a Fellow of Al! career with the Newdigste Prize Souls College from 1877-1885.

London, March 13. The Times to-day, in an editorial, declares that comfort may justi- finbly be taken from the news of

Meanwhile, in 1880, he had the initialing of the C.E.R. agree been called to the Bar, Lincoln's mont,

It is a victory of common sense, and in the same year he was

appointed assistant-editor with

over mutual fear and suspicion and the Times. Four years later he

It removed the underlying causes of he was appointed editor, in which

the long-standing Russo-Japanese post he remained until 1912. tension.

The casing of this tension. by removing one of the sources of friction, demonstrates that neither

side wants war, and that there are lovel-headed statesmon still in con- trol to avert a conflict.

All that was needed to preserve pence in the Far East was that milltary and civil loadorn on both aldes should go on keeping their heads, the Times concludes.-Reu- ter

BIGGER EMPIRE PREFERENCE

· LOCAL COMPANY'S

HOPE

ROPE MEETING

The hope that goods produced In Hongkong may be accorded

Д

fuller measure of preference In other parts of the Empire was expressed by the Chairman (Mr.

among them being "The Life of . His works are well-known,

Diaracll," and "The Letters of Queen Victoria."-Reuter.

X-RAY GENIUS DIES

ILL FOR MANY MONTHS

(Special to "Telegraph")

Now York, Mar. 12.

Mr. Michael Pupin, 76 years of age, the wireless and X-ray genius, dled to-day after many months of jill health.

He was taken with influenza some time ago, and it so weakened him that his health has been pre- |carious since.--United Press.

STEEL INDUSTRY INCOME UP

A. L. Shields) at the annual gen U.S. COMPANIES HAVE

eral meeting of shareholders of

the Hongkong Rope Manufactur

ing Co., Ltd, held af noon to-day,

& Co

BETTER YEAR

Now York, Mar, 12..

There is much gratification in official circles at this report of success.

Tuyun has been in the hands of

the Communists, under Ho Lung Exhaustive

for several years, and is considered the key-city of the Red-territory in the North-west of Hunan,

A rapid expulsion of the Red forces from Hunan soll is now anti- j cipated.---Reuter.

Cuba Revolt Broken

CONDITIONS BACK.

TO NORMAL

Havana, Mar. 12.

The situation in Cuba, and especially in this city, is improving, as a result of the Government'e stern measures."

Senor Mendlets, the President, states that he expects normal condi- tiona will be restored within three days.

Taxis are now operating, public employees are returning to work and traffle is almost normal.Re

ter

The revolutionary general strike apparently cracking under mar- tial law, the United Press adds later.

Employees of the Departments of State, Justice, Communications and the Treasury have returned to

work.

Tests For

Car Driver

MAKİNG BRITAIN'S ROADS SAFER

-----་---

PRACTICAL AND ORAL EXAMS.

(Special to "Telegraph")

(ly. Ieph, Copyright, Telegraphie

But if the price of silver soared, repayment of the loan would have to bo made under conditions singularly difficult for the debtor.

China would only be justified in borrowing silver it there was reasonable prospect of financial confidence and stable.conditions being restored as a consequence. -Reuter.

ELECTRIC CO.'S CAPITAL

INCREASE FORECAST AT MEETING

Mama-Ordinaner, 1814e. Resineda, Murah MR. V. SORBY TO BE

London, March 12, Applicants desirous of ob- taining, or retaining, motor licences, for the first time since last March 31, to-day underwent driving tests in accordance with the new Act of Parliament which is designed to make the roads more safe for motorists and pedestrians alike. -

Are

NEW MANAGER

SINGLE COFX 1:GENTS

$84,00. F28 ANKUR

DUNLOP

Fort

is unequalled by any other Tyre in the world

GERMANY ARMING IN THE AIR

ACCORD IMPERATIVE FRANCE URGES

FLANDIN WILL HASTEN ARMY STRENGTHENING

Berlin, Mar. 12.

The German Government's announcement of the partial militarisation of the German Air Force renders negotiations with Germany, on the basis of the London Franco-British agreement of February 3, more imperative than ever before, according to authoritative French circles.

French officials assert that this act, on the part of Germany, shows that the country is leaving the Versailles Treaty further and further behind. An in- divisible security settlement along the lines laid down in London is the only royal road to peace, they argue.

Meanwhile, French Ministers have reached full agreement that the country's military service must be extended to two years, instead of one, during the lean years of 1995-1999.

NEW LANDS FOUND IN ANTARCTIC

NORWEGIAN SHIP'S DISCOVERY

MAY LEAD TO NEW CLAIMS

That there wors indications of one or two large loads being con- nected to the Company's malis within the next twelve months, and that the anticipated new ex- tension of plant at North Point would have to be ordered either towards: the end of this year or early in 1936, which might (Special to "Telegraph") necessitate the calling up of fresh

[lly Telegraph, Copyright first capital, was the opinion expressed Mesopra Ordinance. 119. Heised, March

by the Hon. Mr. C. G. S. Mackie, | 15, 30 d.. who presided at the annual general meeting of the Hongkong Electric

Would-be motorists questioned on the highway cade, the use of lights, horn and signals, and are then accompanied by an

the

Telegraph

Oslo, March 12,

put

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Radical Ministers have hitherto. opposed this extension of compul sory army service, and the ques- tion will be ventilatod before the Municipal elections in May, with- a doubt. But no opposition, for practical purposee, is likely to deter the Premier, M. Flandin, from strengthening the army of France in accordance with the Insistent advice of Marshal Petain and other military chiefs-Renter. GOERING IN COMMAND

Borlin, March 12. Germany's military Air Force will formally come into existence on April 1, when General Goering, President of Prussia and former War aec, will assume the title of General of Fliers,

Probably it. would have been impossible to find a more vesirablo leader for such a force. Ho was theo Richtofen, greatest of all the Auccessor of Baron von

Contral Powere' aortal comman. dora, deadly in single combat, and examiner. In their cars along Company, Limited, held at the New land was been discovered a sort of inspiration. Goering, ing normally and transportation "stop" or "start up" on

The telephone system is function-streets and suddenly ordered to Company's offices this morning.in the Antarctic by the Nor-when von Richtofen was shot

The impending retirement of wegian oli tanker Thorshavn, down, took command of hi steepest hills to be found. services are resuming.

"Circus" and proved as fearless Mr. J. D. Butcher from the post which has annexed it in the

name of Norway, naming it and capable a leader as the Baron. The examiner has the applicants of Manager was announced, ns

The whole of Germany under. turning and reversing until he is also was the decision to appoint | Ingrid Christen Land.

this new plan, will be divided into satisfied that the drivers are Mr. V. Sorby as his successor.

The new discovery, which Is five regional air commands. There capable,

Among thono present were the Hon announced in the Norwegian will be one naval air command, in Mr. C. G. S. Mackle (Chairman), Sir Journal of Commerce and Ship- addition, it is understood. Then he takes them to an im- Robert Ilo Tung, K., the Hon. Sping, is not only important in Ita

These facts were officially com- provised car park where anly Shounen Chow, Kt., Mr. T. E. Pearce,

the Air Attachos of limited space is available, "Put Mr. Stanley 11. Dodwell, the Hon. Mr. bearing upon the mapping of municated your machine in there," he says, Douglas Butcher (Manager), Messrs. lead to Norway's annexation of Reuter.

J. Paterson (Droctors), Mr. J. South Antarctic regions but may Britain, France and Italy recently. pointing to a little, narrow aperture. The driver tries, back-B. Wong Tape, the Hon. fr. T. N. more Antarctic territory.

FIRST ADMISSION wards and forwards.

(Special to "Telegraph")

Those killed thus far total six- tegn.

BRITISH BIRTHS INCREASE

HIGHEST SINCE 1920

London, Mar. 12, Satistical returns by the Registrar General in regard to the population of England and Wales. for 1934 shows that a definite in- crease of the birth rate occurred. last year for the first time since 1920.

The increase was to

14.8 per thousand, compared with the low record of 14.4 set up in 1933.

The death rate was thousand lower than in 1933, and only above the low record of 1930.

sand

Chau, A. Stevenson, V. Sorby, Wong Ping-un, A. McKellar, Wong Chi-po, Successful drivers receive

9. T. Williamson, N. M. Currio, H. R. Forsyth, Fong Kong-un, J. M. Jack, "pink ticket" and failures get a J. E. Barnes, Lo Kal-wing, C. A. L. "yellow ficket."

Rickett, Leung Fattin, W. 8. Balley, Choa Seng-choo and Kwok Kam-hang. (shareholders).

Testers have been warned not to frighten those they are examin- ing-Reuter Special.

TRAPPING SPEEDERS

London, Mar. 12. Plainclothes policemen and policewomen in "plainclothes" cara, .0 per will be used in London to trap moturists who exceed 30 miles per hour in the built-up areas.

DOLLAR STILL UNCHANGED

CHAIRMAN'S SPEECH

The now land, which is partly covered by lee and partly baro, with some sparae vegetation, is

London, Mar. 12. situated between 80.45 degrees East and 67.50 degrees South, and Air Force in deflance of the Ver Germany's decision to possess an 73.00 degrees East and 69.10 spilles Treaty was disclosed to-day, degrees South, in the Enderbyland although her intentions were made quadrant.

known to Great Britain on March The Thorshava's discovery 9. means that the Norwegians have at last discovered the missing link official announcement to a foreign This is regarded as the first between King Leopold's Land, Government that Germany was Astrid's Land and Lars frankly breaking the military

clauses of the Versailles Treaty, United Press,

The Manager having read the notice convening the meeting, the Chairman said:Gentlemen, I have to record with deep regret the death, since our last meeting, of Mr. J. P. Warren who joined the Directorate of this Com Christen Land-Reuter Special. pany in 1920.

Queen

British Ships' Film Contracts

Loss Probed For Amateurs?

NO EVIDENCE OF UNSEAWORTHINESS

London, Mar. 12. Questioned 'to-day about recent losses of British steamships at

TENNIS WORLD IN CONTROVERSY

The report and

of statoment accounts for the year ended December Infant morality at 69 per thou-

From March 18, the special police 31, 1934, have been in your hands for live births

cara will take the road.. Saloans, the prescribed period, and with your wis 6 thousand below the figure for be used. Sometimes they will run dopreciation is $1,814,428.03, and, with for touring and commercial care il permission I will take them an read. The nott profit after providing for 1933 and the loweat on British Wireless...

record. along at 30 miles an hour and any the sum of $191,497.40 brought for one who overtakes them will be ward from last account, we have a signalled to halt by the sounding sum of $2,005,908.42 for appropria- of a gong and a display of police pay dividend of $2.50 per share, tion, and with this we propose: To notices.

absorbing $1,125,000; to pay a cash There will be no cautionary bonus of $0.60. por share, absorbing letters or verbal warninga for $220,000; to pince to Reserve, $500, offenders. They will simply be 000; and to carry forward to next

London, March 12. aummoned. The penalty for a Account $166,908.42.

France, Germany and Holland Brat offence will not exceed twenty.

Your Directors have, as you will so the President of the Board have joined the United States in pounds, and a second offender willment of a bonus distribution. In spite replied that in cases in which en Slovakia that lawn tennis amateurs notice, again recommended the pay of Trade, Mr. Walter Runciman, opposing the proposal of Czecho- not be fined more than fifty. But of the fell in revenue to which I will quiries had been completed, there be allowed to make instructional endorsed-Reuter. licences of offenders will not be refor later, the amount for appropria- was no evidence that the vessels films for money:

tion is very little less than the prowero unsoaworthy or under- vious year and I hope" our recom-

The Czechoslovakian proposal mendations wil moet with your

manned.

will be supported by Great Britain, approval,

Enquiries were still proceeding South Africa Australia and, in regard to the loss of the Blair probably, Belgium-Reuter, gowrie and the Usworth; and the question of seaworthiness would,

MARKET RATHER

STEADIER ·

The Hongkong dollar opened in the offices of the General The United States Steel Corpora- unchanged at 18. 11. this moen- Managers, Messrs. Shewan, Tomes tion has reported a deficit for 1934 lag. The business rate was 2/-

The Secretary having read the for the preceding year.

of $28,870,000 against $48,706,745 sellors and 28. 0.1/8d. buyarn. The undertone was steadier, but notice, convoning the meeting and The Bethlehem Steel Corporation | very little business was reported. the auditora report, the Chair has reported a net income of $550,- Shanghal opened at 1s. 7.5/18d.. man, addressing the meating. 571 for 1084 against a deficit of the tone being somewhat atendier said:-Gentlemen-The røpert 38,785,723 for the year 1988. than yesterday. and accounts for year ended 31st Americau Smelting and subsidi December, 1934, having beer in ary companies report a net incomo your hands for the prescribed of $7,683,202 compared with 36,

(Continued on Page 4)010,888 for 1988,➡United Press.

In London, silver prices zo- mained unchanged. America and China bought, while India sold the market being steady.

PHILIPPINE GOLD MINES

'Manila, Mar. 12.

In their annual reports to-day Benguet Consolidated announce 'a net profit of Pesos 6,605,841,

Balatocs report a net profit of Pesos 5,449,888-United Proce."

GROSS EARNINGS DECLINE.... The gross earnings are $137,098 less than last year, but owing to the course, be examined, but there would depend on the Familie greater efficiency of the high pressure was no doubt that the two vessels preliminary to effect economies in cont costs there plant in the station we have been able were adequately manned.

The loss of the Usworth would made in

of nearly half a laich of dollars. We in due course form the subject gowries and the cu nker La

(Continued on Page 9),

of a formal investigation Cressante

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