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No. 14644

一拜體號九廿月七英港律

HUGE SUM FOR

NEW NAVY

BRITAIN TO BUILD EXTENSIVELY

LONDON PAPER REPORT OF PREPARATIONS

London, July 28.

Mr. William Green, President of the U. S. Federation of Labour; who

ment of the labouring classes.

Large-scale naval building is contemplated in Great bitterly maile Herr Hitler's treat- Britain in the near future, according to the Daily Herald, which to-day publishes what purported to be the outline of Admiralty's "hush-hush" programme.

The building plan is arranged to cover a period of seven years and its details have already been communi- cated to the principal naval Powers, the Herald adds.

The programme is flexible, but provisional, and the paper believes it is more likely to be revised upwards than downwards. In effect, it considerably increases the British tonnage, modernising the Fleet in every department, and will entail, the expenditure of £150,000,000.

It allows for the replacement of vessels becoming obsolete after the Washington and London Treaties expire, and embraces the years from 1936 to 1942, inclusive,

Great Britain will build a battle fleet of 14 modern capital craft, 72 cruisers, 142 destroyers, 67 sub- marines and 10 aircraft carriers. In addition to those she will still possess a certain number of out- moded warshipa-Router.

AMERICAN CONCERN

Washington, July 25, With the approaching end of the Washington Treaty diplomats are casting around for means of main- taining the status

quo regarding naval ratios.

A new situation has arisen as à result of the British air policy and announcement of its agreement to German naval re-armament,

ITALY BUYING SILVER

BUT EXTENT - NOT DETERMINED

NEEDED FOR WAR SUPPLIES

Floods Cost

China Dear

In Dollars

MONDAY, JULY 29, 1935.

EUROPEANS

IN BANDIT CLUTCHES

| JOURNALISTS; TAKEN IN MONGOLIA

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HUGE RANSOM DEMANDED

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Peiping, July 29.

日九廿月六

here seen with his wife.

Reports from Kalgan state that Dr. Horbert Mueller, the Peiping

T. Campbell ̈ ̈Black, noted British correspondent of the Deutches | aviator, who plans to fly from London Nuchrichten Bureau and Mr. to Hongkong and back in five days, is Gareth Jones, n British freelance writer and special correspondent for the Manchester Guardian, have

been captured by bandits.

They were taken in Southern Inner Mongolia where they had

APPEAL TO ENTIRE-kond on a three weeks' tour.

NATION

QUICK RELIEF ESSENTIAL

Nanking, July 29.

Their Russian chauffeur was released near Paochang with a note demanding $100,000 ransom. --United Prens.

LLOYD GEORGE'S SECRETARY

Pelping, July 29. Reports from Kalyan confirm The flood damage in the Yangtao provinces amounts to between that, Mr. Gareth Jones, former $500,000,000, according to the Chairman of the National Bellefsecretary to Mr. David Lloyd Commission, Mr. Hau Shi-ying, George, who is travelling in the who returned from a tour of the Rooded areas to-day.'

While declaring that the Govern- ment would do its utmost to afford relief to the millions of sufferers in the afflicted areas, he appealed to the whole of the people of China to do their part in assisting the refugees.

It is estimated that 100,000 square li are inundated and, that over 10,000,000 persons are directly affected by the flood.

Far East for the Manchester Guardian, and Dr. Herbert Mueller, D.N.B. representativo At Peiping, were captured by bandits some where North of Kalgan.

Arson Trial Opens At

Sessions

FACTORY BLAZE SEQUEL

TWO MEN IN

THE DOCK

The fire which broke out in the ground floor of 104 Fuk Wah Street, Shamshulpo, premises oc- cupled by the Sam Man Towel Knitting Factory, in the early hours of May 24, had a sequel at the Criminal Bessions this morn- ing when Ng Yuk-chuen and Ng King-chlu were brought before the Pulsne Judge, Mr. Justice They are held' for ransom of | Lindsell, the former charged with setting fire to the premises with $100,000.

Intent to defraud, and the latter with being an accessory bofore the

It is understood they were at tempting to reach Dolonor.....by fact. motor,car from Kalgan. Their Russian, chauffeur was also taken, Į Guilty." but was later released und will morrow, bringing the details of the ransom demand from the

between Britain and the United extensively, although small amounts of plague to be contended with inprobably arrive at Kalgan to-the prosecution. The Arat accused

(Special to "Telegraph") |

London, July.28. There is no information here that Discussions have been conducted Italy is planning to purchase silver of bullion aggregating 15,000 States with the strictest secrecy regarding the attitude to be adopt-ounces have been shipped to Italy ed when the treaty expires, and the during the past several weeks, Administration's ultimate policy The shipments commenced im. is problematical. However, officials mediately after the Government had point out that Mr. Henry Stimson, devalued the currency.. forher Secretary of State, took the position that the fleet ratios and Pacific fortification are indissoluble.

NEW POLICY

Other developments since the Treaty was signed necessitate the early adoption by the United States of an entirely. now and definite policy with regard to its naval programme.

This policy must include the replacement of old and obsolete warships and the adoption of a definite buliding programme.

Secondly, the political future of the Philippine Islanda, must be taken into consideration,

It is considered more likely that Italy will eventually sell silver abroad for the purchase of lead and other war materials-United Press.

EXPANDING AIR FORCE

JAPAN TO INCREASE

HER CORPS ·

Tokyo, July 28. It is expected that General Hayashi on Wednesday will an- Thirdly, the Administration will nounce new Army regulations, the have to consider what stope should formation of a greatly expanded be taken in view. of the great Air Force, including three. large mercantile marine fleet that has corps, one each for Japan proper.

· been built up by Japan'since the Korea and Formosa, Treaty was signed..

"may", construct seven submarine

There is an increasing menace addition to the dreadful spectre of are famine. Already thousands starving to death.-Reuter,

WATERS SUBSIDE

Hankow, July 29. The subsiding river water here

bandits.

Later.

It is learned that Jones and Mueller were ohptured near has allowed refugees along the Pacchang, 83 miles north-west of Changkung dyke to return to Kalgan, and not far from Kuyuan, their homes. But they have Reuter nothing to live on and their homes are gone,

is

The Flood Commission providing them with mate for temporary shelter and is arrang- ing to buy seed and oata from Honan.

Refugees are not permitted to migrate to any point within a radius of thirty li of Hankow in

Giant Protest Meeting

order that the city may be safe- STRONG OPPOSITION guarded, but camps are being established outside that area. Router.

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ALHAMBRA REOPENING

NEW SYNDICATE TO. TAKE OVER

TO ITALY

ABYSSINIA'S FRIENDS

Both accused pleaded "Not

Mr. J. A. Fraser, Assistant Attorney-General, appeared for was not legally represented, but the second was defended by Mr. H. C. Macnamaru, instructed by Mr. Peter Sin.

The Jury empanelled comprised Messrs. Donald Forbes (foreman), W A. Zimmern, A. F da Luz, Edwin K. K. Kong, V. Singer, Carlos Chan and A. E. Tavares.

Outlining the facts of the case, Mr. Fraser told the jury that the duty of the Crown was to prove that the fret accused set fire to the premises and that the second necuяod advised him, and that it was on his advice and instigation that the first prisoner committed the act.

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London, July 28.

Tom Campbell Black, who with C. W. A. Scott jointly piloted the British Comet plane to victory in the England-Australia air marathon last year, will set forth on the first of three long distance record attempts in a new and improved Comet about the end of August.

He told a Reuter correspondent that his graceful, long-range and improved Comet was practically ready for the big adventure. He will try to break the time records set on three well-known test distances.

He wants, first to fly to the Cape and back in five days, taking something less than 48 hours of actual fly- ing time for the journey each way. He is sure he can do it.

BRITAIN DEFEATS FRANCE

ATHLETES MEET WHITE CITY

SUPERIOR ON TRACK :

(Special to "Telegraph”)

Then he wants to fly to Hong- kong from London in the same time, approximately, and after a brief rest there race back again to Croydon. Five days should ac complish the whole trip, he

claimin

Then, as a climax, he will hop across the Atlantic, to New foundland, land in Canada, and return, all in the week-end.

His new machine is the nearest. AT thing to perfection that British builders have yet achieved, he be ilevos. It has a non-stop cruising range of 3,000 miles and a cruising speed of 220 miles per hour. Router Special.

(B Telegraph, Copyright. Telegraphis Mesongen Ordinance. 1888. Received, July 17, X a.m/

London, July 28.

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PAST RECORDS!

Campbell Black and Scott, it will be recalled, won the England- Melbourne fight"last"year," doing" the journey in two days, 22 hours. 53 minutes.

The record for the England- Capetown flight. is held by Mrs. Amy Mollison, who did the 6,250 miles in 1932 in 4 days, 6 hours, 64 minutes. Recently, H. L. Brook not out on an attempt to beat this record, but crashed in the Budan,

The double crossing of the Atlantic has never yet been achieved, the Mollisons coming to

In the White City to-day Great Britain's athletes defeated the French in a warmly contested meeting. Britain won twelve events and scored sixty-four points to the visitor's forty-six.

Britain has now won the Anglo-grief in making the attempt in

1933. French meet nine times,

France still remains first in the field events, having won all of them

едве. with comparative France also won the three mile event.

Paul established a match record when he won the broad jump, leaping 24 feet 3 inches.

LOCAL DOLLAR ADVANCES

BUT MARKET STILL UNCERTAIN

The Hongkong dollar rose

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Great Britain was never chal- The building involved was an lenged seriously in the track ordinary Chinese tenement house events, and piled up points there. this morning, the official rate being with the ground floor used for Only in the three mile race did2a. 134d. Business rates were 28. shopa. The floors and the stair-France break into the top of the 1%d. sallers and Em. 1.7/16a. scoring column. Finlay equalled buyers, business having been done the match record when he raced at the latter rate for second hait to victory in the 120 yards hurdles of August The market is still In the time of 14.9 seconds. rather uncertain. Reuter Special,

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wero concrete, and that probably was the reason why little damage was done. There was no doubt that there had been a fire, and the damage done was London, July 29.

to the ground floor, the window Men and women of African den frames at the rear and the ser- cent, at gigantic meeting arvante quarters. There was some ranged in London by International damage to the signposts and and African friends of Abyssinia, other things on the verandah on pledged themselves to do everything the front of the building. The in their power to support Abysafala damage also extended to the in her fight for independence, and neighbouring house, and a couple if necessary, to go into the firing of concrete, pillars standing just Hine.

outside were cracked, perhaps by (Continued on Page 12.)

Fourthly, the "Administration It is understood that each corpa must overcome Congressional op-will be absorbed by several exis position to legislation for building tlug air regiments ultimately be up the American mercantile marine, coming independent divisions on a - Fifthly, the establishment of a national footing, equal to the trans-Pacific air service, which will Army and Navy.

It is learned this afternoon that be inaugurated before the Treaty

the Alhambra Theatre, Kowloon's It is further understood that the premier, picture-house, which was expires, has added a new interprogramme Includes the establish closed down by Hongkong Amuse-

The meeting further passed a re- national complication.

Sixthly, Tokyo reports that Japan able of training large numbers of reopened on Saturday.

ment of new aviation schools cap-ments, Ltd., last week, is to be solution demanding that the League

of Nations take measures to res reserves. Meanwhile the, existing bases on Facióc Islande arid may Tokyo-Rosawa School will con- in no way associated with Hong International Law and calling upon A newly-established syndliate, train Italy from Infringements of fores the United States to extend centrate da training of offcera) kong Amusements, Ltd., has secur the British Government to use all As fortification programme, while the Hamamateu School will be a lease of the theatre, and its powers and fafuente in the Expansion of the Army and Navy teach aviation war technique is understood that special efforts League to assist Abyssinia to de-

Indirectly affected by thể Newly trained officers will be on will be made to provide first-class fend herself. xpiration of the Washington the colours in the event of any

the reserve lists, to be called to programmes at all sessions The meeting also decided to pro --United. Pres.

Only first-run pictures will be test to Italy against the latter's {emergency.—United Press,

screened. Further details, includ- immoral and barbarious attitude Ing the programme to be shown at against Abyssinia.—Reuter, the reopening, will be announced shortly.

forces are also questions that,

LATER FIGURES

London, July 29.

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CROMWELLS IN SHANGHAIL

Shafighal, July 29. After a few days in Hongkong, Nhey would Mr.

MMB JR. H. Gromwell, -rapidly" in

American? honeymooners, in Shanghai. “yesterday the Empress of Asia, thale. for flyin" north from Canton:

been abandoned owing to

THE TYPHOON?

CONGRESSMAN IN CRASH

PLANE PLUNGES IN WASHINGTON

Washington, July 28.

POPE TAKES NO SIDES

ITÀLIAN . CIRCLES RELIEVED

In London, silver prices rosa 3/16 spot and a farthing forward on Saturday, India and China bought.. while speculators sold. Buyers were satisfied. New York, állver prices were unchanged on Saturday.

Later.

This afternoon, the dollar de- clined th to 28. 1d. Business rates were 29. 1-3/16d. sellers and 28 1d. buyers. The decline is due to reaction to Shanghal weak-

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S'HAI EXCHANGE MARKET

(Special to "Talegraph")

Vatican City, July 28. His Holiness Pope Plus · re- ferred to the Italo-Abyssinian. dispute for the first time to-day on the occasion of the beatifica- EASY TENDENCY IN tion of Justin de Jacobis, on the MORNING SESSION seventy-fifth anniversary of Jus- tin's death in Abyssinis, where he

Shanghai, July 29: wan Apostolic Delegate. Hube Opening rates on the foreign ex

The Pope expressed the keen change market to-day were: U.S. An Army plane, in which Con- gressman McNary and other mem-

hope that peace would be main- | dollars 88%, Sterling 1/6%, Gold bers of Congress were passengers,tained, but he himself takes no Bars $870.80.

The market was easy with specu- Dublin, July 28. struck ah air pocket over Washing side in the dispute.

has been tutors inclined to buy exchange. sanounced that the ton to-day, and crashed. All the His declaration

occupanta macaped with their lives favourably received in Italian The market was generally inactiv State Cabinet - bas

but Mr. McNary was injured and political quarters where there had The market continued ear Free State mar the arst step to- taken to the Walter Reed Hospital Scene fear that the Pope 10.80 a.m. There was very

might mann some pronouncement business passing and specul tion of an Irish navy Physicians refuse to discuss hik not paliommifera davourable to were inclmed to the bu”•

condition, United Press;

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