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No. 14818

1936. THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 四拜禮 號十三月四英港香:

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AUSTRO-GERMAN FRONTIER GUARDED

AGGRAVATION Prepare to Test German Peace Formula

OF CRISIS FEARED

CONFLICTING TALES APPREHENSION

BERLIN DENIES CAUSE FOR ALARM EXISTS

Vienna, April 29.

It is understood that the 5,000 Austrian troops stationed in the Tyrol at present are about 85 per cent. above the normal garrison requirements.

Two battalions of Styrian infantry have arrived at Ried, Upper Austria, near the German frontier.

YOUTHFUL ELUCIDATION

ACTRESS WOUNDED

During Party In New York Flat

BROADWAY SENSATION

New York. Apr. 29. Miss Doris Dudley, 'eighteen- year-old daughter of the famous dramatic critic, his been shot.

The alory enused a sensation on Broadway.

It was during an entertainment at the fat of Mr. Sidney Kingsley, the eminent playwright, where à number

Well-informed circles emphasise the movements of Austrian troops to the provinces adjoining Germany are not due to any fear of imminent trouble, but the inter-of friends were gathered, that the national situation in Europe is regarded as such that aggravation of the crisis is possible at any moment.

It

is therefore thought necessary that Austria should be prepared for an emergency.

It is learned on high authority that the reinforce ments are intended to remain in their present billets all spring and summer. ---

The reports that the movements of troops are due to an anticipatedl ilcimwehr putsch in the

Tyrol

are officially declared to be bascless.--

Reuter.

German Assurances

Berlin, Apr. 29.

The War Office to-day gave uszur-

unce-bint-nothing-unusual-washup-

pening this year in southern Bavaria,

#1

STUDENTS

CONFESS

ABDUCTION

Wilhelmstrasse official told Reuter. ACTRESS HELD FOR

He anida battalion of Sharp shooters

Holding ten

days "CHARITY RANSOM"

nanoeuvres in the neighlasurhood of

Garmisch.

were

and sixty army sports, lenders

attending training] courses in the Bavarian Alps.

It was true, this spokesman said. that the peace-tone garrisons in Bavaria were now bigger than before tho Introduction of eompulsory mili- tary service, but there was no unusual concentration of fighting forres there. --Reuter,

EYSTON SETS NEW MARK

DIESEL-ENGINED CAR RECORD

Bonnerville, Utah, Apr. 29. Driving on the vast salt flats here, the British racing driver, Capt. Eyntau, Het a world record for Diesel-engine ears to-day,

He averaged 158.87 miles per hour for the mile,--Renter,

NAVAL DEFENCE SCHEME

WHITE PAPER TO

BE ISSUED

London, Apr. 29.

EDINBURGH ESCAPADE

Was

London, Apr. 29.

shooting occurred.

Miss Dudley left the room where the guests were assembled. She had been gone only a few moments when

shot rong out.

Miss Dudley was found in the bathroom, seriously hurt, and was rushed to hospital.

She was playing on Broadway in End of Summer."-Benter,

SHANGHAI MARKETS REVIVING

REWARD OF STABLE

CURRENCY

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Shanghai, April 30.

SOUGHT

BRITAIN TO SEND NOTE SHORTLY

COUCHED IN LANGUAGE OF CONCILIATION

London, Apr. 29.

Mr. Stanley Baldwin, the Prime Minister, told the House of Commons to-day that the Government hoped to get into touch with the German Government at an early date in order to obtain elucidation of certain

points in the German peace proposals, submitted to the Locarno Powers when Berlin. refused the carlier suggested terms for a settlement, after the re- occupation of the Rhineland by Nazi troops.

The coming questionnaire to Germany has been considered by the Cabinet already, but a further meeting will be necessary to give it final approval.

The British Government's communication is likely to be sent to Berlin either Friday or Saturday.

While it is now

apparent that;

Great Britain has no disagreement

with France and Belgium over the contents of the questionnaire, it is} understood that Mr. Anthony Eden, the Foreign Secretary, has insisted that the questions be put in his own way.

It is understood the questions will generally follow those forceast n April 24, but it is still uncertain whic ther the question of Germany's former colonies will be raised. It is believed that Britain will ask:

3. For assurance that future tres- ties will not be unilaterally do- nounced?

CHINESE PRESS UNEASY

SUSPICIOUS.OF JAPANESE

NEW PUPPET STATE?

NAZIS'

PUTSCH NIPPED

Leaders Seized

In Hungary

REVOLT SET

FOR MAY 1

(Special To "Telegraph”)

Budapest, Apr. 20, Governor Alfred Landon, of Kensus

An alleged plot of Nazis to who leads in the Massachussetts

over Senator seize control by a march on Republican Primary

orah, Col. Knox, A, Herbert Hoover Budapest was nipped in the bud and Senator landenberg, Republican to-day when police seized the endidates for the U. S. Presidency poet, Bofzormenyi and eighteen

Cardinals

Thrilling

Victory

BEAT GIANTS IN 17 INNINGS

LAST MINUTE THRILLS

New York, April 29,

One of the most sensational games ever played in New York City was the seventeen innings en- counter between the Giants and the jvisiting, St. Louis Cardinala to-day. The Cardinals came from behind in the twelfth inning and evened the count, and five innings later, having held, the Glante scoreless, i sent Davis home -on Jackson's wild throw to the plate.

The Cardinals won two to one,

New York scrap scoring eleven hits.

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Shanghai, Apr. 30. · A smoke-screen concealing the

other Nazi leaders,

Bofzormenyi, it was disclosed, had distributed large Buma of money among the peasants and also a nuni- ber of red flags with swastike C}}- blems, and planned to march to Bu- dapest on May 1, with 5,000. horse guards and thousands of peasants in-Brown-uniforms, armed-with-cluba,- scythes and knives,

The leaders of the putsch apparently intended to enter the barracks dis guised as generals and colonels, and to order the soldiers to atribute rifles and ammunition to the waiting peasant army.

A search of Bofzoimenyi's house revented genorals and colonels unt forms, complete with medals. Reuter Special.

HOTELS TO REDUCE CAPITAL?

SUGGEST SCHEME

up one run out of six hits. The TO SHAREHOLDERS Giants, moreover, committed three errors, and lost as a result of the last. Parmelee pitched for the Cards.

Brooklyn Dodgers failed to regis- ter run at home to-day when they entertained the

Even Chicago

FROM $10 TO $7.50 SHARES

This is interpreted' to mean that the questions will be conciliatory in construction, t will nevertheless The publication, Finance and Com-leave no doubt regarding the issues upon which Britain needs clarifien- | merce, in its weekly review of the tion. local exchange market for the period ended April 28th, inter alia, states:

"It is impossible to pick up a paper Fifteen students of Edinburgh nowadays without Anding some University are stated to have on-pundit declaring that stability of ex fessed to having participated, in the change is an essential prerequisite to kidnapping of the comedienne. Renee any real recovery in world trade. Houston, an Pat Aherne, Renee's hus Towards this desired end, the For band, has been told by the Principal East may certainly claim to have of the University, Sir Thomas fol- made its necessary contribution und land.

the inercantile community is now He was also told that reetarial waiting hopefully for its reward. It 2. Whether Here Adolf Hitler's conversion of North China into so their hitting was us good as the privileges would be withdrawn from may be slow coming, but there are proposals for bilateral non-aggression a "second Manchukuo," is how visitors and their fielding was better. the students concerned.

signs that it is on its way,

pacts be within or outalde the Lengue the Ta Wan Pao describes the Lee, the Cubs' moundman, kept their The Directors of the Hongkong and Renee

after carried off

four hits "Slightly increased activity on the of Nations framework?

scattered, however, and Shanghai Hotels, Ltd., are recome her performance in a state of un- Stock Exchange has previously been

reported Sino-Japanese anti- Chicago, in spite of an 3. Would Germany return to the Communist Pact.

error, mending, to an extraordinary general [dress, by a gang of students who first noted and last week there was a

bunched their four hits to score one meeting of shareholders on May 27, | tied up the theatre door-keeper. | genuinely healthier demand

for League, unconditionally?

It adds that the Japanese are using run.

the reduction of the capital of the 4. Is Herr Hitler willing to refer Others demanded £25 "for charity" foreign currencies. Lion there has

Philadelphia Phillies showed a re- Company from $16,000,000 to $11,- from the manager of the theatre to been for some time past. We do not the alleged incompatability of the a non-existent Communist menes in

Rence's safe return.. Kunrantee

suggest that there is anything like Locarno Treaty and Franco-Soviet onion to in a foothole Mort newal of form, but even so failed to 266,000, by reducing the nominal

any possible threat stop the Pittsburgh Pirates, whose of shares from 310 to $7.50. China against Pact to the International Court at the from Russia to Tokyo's The actress, suffering from

a rush of business, but the absence

interests. | sluggers scored no less than ten times | ・ In a circular issued to

shareholders, sprained ankle and bruises, joined of practically all

is llaguet speculation

eleven hits. Vaughan hit a it is stated that for several years The paper pessimistically declares on. 6. How does Herr Hitler suggest its belief that the East Hopei au homer. in the plea for leniency for the sufficient to account for this quietness that the nations should end the arma.

operative profita have not been "With the slow, but fairly steady

tonomy regime will not be abolishd, The Phillies scored nine runs on produced on a scale sufficient, after oftenders made by the proprietor of

6. Under what form does Germany but will merely emerge in another Bfteen hits, and last the game through depreciation charges, etc., have been errors. Their fielder bungled four net, to enable a return by way of It wna varier reported that China times and allowed the Pirates to score divdend to be made to the Share- in the lower cross-rates, the question conceive equality in colonial rights? form, still under Japanese control. is beginning to arise whether it may

was bargaining with Japan for the undeservedly.

holders. Undoubtedly the very de- nbolition of the autonomous govern-

The Boxlon-Cincimati - mulch was not soon be necessary to change the

pressed trading conditions in the Far official local buying and selling races.

ment in Hopei and that in return an postponed on account of rain.

East which have been encountered When managed currency was first.

agreement would be signed in resport

AMERICAN LEAGUE

over a lengthy period have contribut- introduced, the Central Bank were

lo Japanese collaboration in anti-

The New York Yankees broke ed largely to the situation, but there buyers at $30 und sellers at 20% for

Communist defence-Router,

through the Cleveland Indians' win-are other factore now apparent, tho ning atrenk to the tune of six runs to oxistance of which emphasises the one, which they scored on cleven hits, difficulties to be faced in an endeavour The Indians hit only three times and to cara a fair return in the future on profited by the Yankees' two errora. the Capital Invested as at present con- The Boston Red Sox won the second stituted, and remedial measures are in a row from the Chicago White Sox, clearly called for.

kad eight to seven. The winners

1

over the past few months, as reflected

the revue in which she is appearing, appreciation of the American dollar ments race? and by the mnanger of the theatres

It is stated the police take a most Iserious view of the occurrence, how

ever, and are contemplating prosecu- tionReuter.

MACDONALD BACK February. These rates were inter

AT CABINET

STILL RESTING IN NURSING HOME

elianged to 30 and 30, respectively, but wilhin a fortnight there was a further change to 30% and 20%. If the cross-rate falls much lower, wel shall probably be put back to the starting point again.

"The matter is not of any great im- porlance, but it is interesting to note that all these changes have been mande so for In the dollar rales, while sterl-

London, Apr. 29. Mr. Hanisay MacDonald attended ing remained fixed. The British Navy's share of the the weekly Cabinet meeting_to-day,

"It Interesting also to note that now defence proposals will be an- driving, direct to No. 10 Downing the Ministry of Finance is fully in nounced to-morrow when the Admiral-Street from the nursing home where accord with the vlows on financial ty issues a White Paper, giving he has been recuperating after his policy, particularly in relation to in- details of plans for the current year.recent operation.

fintion, expressed by Sir Frederick)

This man will be additional to the £10,000,000 extra for the Royal Air Force, already announced.

Exclud-

Reutor.

FATAL RIOTS IN EGYPT

SEVEN DEAD IN ELECTION FIGHT

Cairo, Apr. 30. Seven persons have been shot dend and twenty-three wounded during disturbances in the elec-. toral campaign of Sinbewn con- stituency, where Towfic Din- abeffendi, proprietor of a Wafdist newspaper, Eljehad, is a candi date.

Notwithstanding King Fund's death, the elections will be carried out on Saturday-Renter.`·

It is understood that a supplemen-; He was looking well, and was Leith-Ross in the course of recent tary ontimate amounting to about warmly welcomed by the Primo Minis-Interviews with pressmen. £10,000,000 will be lagued simul- ter, Mr. Stanley Baldwin, and his ing the risks of any major catastrophic, taneously.

colleagues.-Neuter Special,

Sir Frederick Leith-Ross stated that, In his opinion, there was every reason for confidence in the currency, but suggested that the Chinese Govern- ment' carry through its promised re- form of the Central Bank as an in-

London, Apr. 29, dependent institution and take stops to blilence the Budget as rapidly ns-left Plymouth to-day for Singapore, Two Royal Air Force flying boats possibis, so that infintion might bel via Gibraltar, Malta, Karachi and

-S'HAI DOCTOR DEAD

It' is anticipated that an additional

London, April 30. Dr. Ceel Bennett, Superintendent vote for the Army, which is expected of the General Hospital, Foochow shortly, will be considerably smaller Road, Shanglia), has died at Wenter

gate, Sussex-Reuter.

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avolded."Reuter..

LONG R.A.F. FLIGHT

Calcutta-Reuter..

TWO BRITISH · CASUALTIES

Jerusalem, Apr. 20.

OBSOLETE QULDINGS

thirteen and the losers eleven hits. Each team had one error.

The properties comprised in the With two home runs to help them Company'n Assets embody several Two British police officers were the St. Louis Browns still could not buildings which, althought included in slightly injured when dispersing a match the pace the Philadelphia Ath the financial @gures at substantial demonstration here..

Jetles set, They were benten soven.

NO BROADCASTS

Chiengo, Apr. 20.

During a disturbance at Haifa, to four. Clift and ffemsley gave them sums, can only be regarded under troops fired over the heads of a thoir circuit drives and Peters hit a present circumstances as mora or loss crowds of Arabs who were trying to homer for the Athletics, Browns hit obsolete, and they should be written force shopkeepers to keep their shops seven times to Philadelphia's cloven down to nomine! amounts. This fact closed-Reutor's Bulletin Service, and each side committed two errors. applies also to much if the furniture Detroit Tigers Kiso suffered a set and equipment and to the plant and back at the hands of the Washington machinery Installed in

certain of the. catablishment have been Normally Senators, going down under a seven Company's to three acore. Detroit's score was the assots montioned unusual in that their three runs were expected to retain a longer period of Due to the protests of the Minor scored on only two hita. A man satisfactory income earning life than

previous League teams against radio broad- walked nad scored ahead of Simmons the

remarks

Indicato casting of Major League gastes, be when the latter hit a homer,

During the past few years, however, Cause of its effect upon attendance nt Greenberg injured his wrist. revolutionary ideas have pervaded brseball's "dictator", has ordered the and his team mates get to base four-struction and their equipment, and a the Minors stadiums, Judra, Landis, Appleton pitched for the Senators, methods pertaining to Hotele con.. Majers to refrain from further broad-teen Limes on thair. slugging-now standard of interpretation of castingUnited Press,

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