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THE HONGKONG
BRITISH TRIBUTE
TELEGRAPH
DECEMBER 1 1936.
NEW WORLD ALHAMBRA
TO CHINA ON ITS GUARD
TARIFF REFORMS
ADVISED
DIRECT TAX PROBLEM
London, Nov. 30. The China Association ban- quet, held here to-night, was marked by the largest atten- dance for many years. Lord Winterton presided, and the chief guests were the Chinese Ambassador, Mr. Quo Tai-chl Sir Frederick Leith-Rosa, Mr. W. M. Kirkpatrick, Capt. A. C. Morcing, M.P., Sir Alexander' Cadogan, Sir John Caulcutt. Lord Kennet of Dene and Lord Alness..
Sir Frederick Lelth-Ross, in Le course of a speech, paid a tribute to with the success and smoothneas which the managed paper currency was working in China. He recalled that a paper currency had circulated throughout China since the time of Kubla Khan.:
the
Referring to the attempt to adopt direct takes, Sir Frederick sold be- fore there could be acceptance of this polley by the foreign commun- Itles in China, the administration; must ensure confidence in its fair- ness and competence. Brilish traders however, must not perpetuale Immunities which they enjoy, but must consider China's fiscal needs in A constructive spirit. He emphasised that with the present improvement: in trade, revenue from direct taxes was
recovery would -assisted if tariffs were revised. With regard to the rapid development going on, he urged the Chinese Government to defer all but the most necessary schemes until they could be finances on reasonable terms..
being, and
Sir Frederick suggested that the Chinese Government should fully would not reduce the foreign per- utilise foreign officials. He hoped it sonnel
of the Snit Gabelle, but engage more
foreigners in other branches of the administration. For example, foreigners would be more likely to accept additional taxation the assessment and collection were entrusted to foreigners.
YOUNGER MEN NEEDED
21 Nations
Meet To
Combat Conflict
ROOSEVELT WELCOMED TO
PEACE CONFERENCE
Buenos Aires, Nov. 30. Throngs estimated at half a million gathered to-day to welcome President F. D. Roosevelt of the United States, who will open the Pan-American Peace Conference to-morrow,
A United States official, broadcasting, said the conference would-be a meeting of twenty-one friendly nations which would discuss what they must do if an epidemic of war breaks out in the Old World. They will, as well, make sure that war will not break out in the Western Hemisphere.-Reuter,
AMAZING WELCOME
Another Alliance
Buenos Aires, Nov. 30. The first U.S. President to set foot on Argentine soil, Mr. Franklin D. Roosevelt, arrived in a beflagged and festive city. President Justo and his entire Cabinet greeted President Roosevelt warmly. Thousands of spectators walted for conclusion that the conference "con on carcely fail to make a valuable nours in the hot summer sun encered wildly at President Roose-contribution to many world prob- veu's innding. It was the greatest ems."-United Press. reception ever accorded a foreigner. estimated Thousands more-police
ht 1,000,000-lined the five mile route from the North Basin to the American-
The shrieking. Embassy of ship and fnctury whistles, the arrival of the U.SS. Indianapolls and Turkey to suitement issued to the roaring of acroplanes, heralded the 1037, by the Foreign Ministers
Iraq, Afghanistan and Iran, ner escort of 15 Argentine warships, acco
President Roosevelt descended the press here by the Arghan Foreign
smiling, and greeted Pre- Minister. gangplank
and A member of the Afghan Foreign sident Justo with "Mi amigo."
Minister's entourage said the very with embraced him. He shook hands
troublesome International situation Cabinet the members of the
which was rendered the enforcement of such a Entering touring car, w
Martin pact most imperative-Reuter in their Guardsmen,
Chem
a
escorted by the crack luresque
With regard to the immense rail-uniforms, the President drove slowly way construction and the develop through the principal streets which ment of public utilities, Sir Frederick were ined by 12,000 picked troops, said the United Kingdom should be in whose lines were frequently broken a position to furnish equipment, by
of cheering by surging masses He would like to see closer co-opera- Argentina.
procession The British interests continuously showered with tion between manufacturing, merchanting and during the 40 minute drive to the banking and also the closest co-
where President Roosevelt
i
was ros
operation with the Chinese, especially busy, retired to quarters.over-
in financing
ing large-geale
propositions,
looking Palermo Park's famed rost
and the British should be ready to garden. He then prepared to pay an assist in the reorganising of busi-oficial call on President Justo nt nesses which both British
Chinese were interested.
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Justo's Prediction
Buenos Aires, Nov. 30. President Justo, Interviewed by the United Press to-day, predicted that President Roosevelt's-visit-to-the
Without disparaging the work of older men, Sir Frederick said manu- facturers would
engthen their or- by
out younger and more energetic men. "The Bri- tish job in Ching in the next decade will be mainly concerned with equip-Pan-American Peace Conference ping Chinese railways, electric plants would result in the consolidation of
mak
Instabul, Nov. 30,
A Four-Power Part will be signed at Teheran, probably on January 1, of
MOLLISON KEEPS UP HIS PACE
RACING PLANE AT
KHARTOUM
BOUND FOR CAPETOWN
Khartoum, Nov. 30- James Mollison, England's
of his "Good Neighbours Pureby re- most famous long-distance pilot,
moving the danger of subsequent arrived here from. Cairo at 4:45 alteration through changes of states-
and other major mechanisms modern life call broader ing permanent, and mod bolder with on towards the rapidly changing pattern of the great orea we call the Far East," sald Sir Frederick-Reuter.
LEAGUE CAN DO LITTLE
IN COMPLICATED SPANISH CRISIS
men. President Justo said the Con- P.M.
He hopes to resume his flight ference would demonstrate to the
which, in this moment of un- for the Cape at 10 pm, and to certainly greatly needed a practical reach Kisumu, en route, at 6 example, that the Americas are con-
tinents of peace and work, where all a.m. to-morrow-Reuter. difficulties
solved
If he reaches Kisumu on schedule amicably," regard to the relations be- he will have accomplished that stage With may be tween the United States and the of his fight in less than two days, Argentine, the
visit of President and will thus be in sight of his goal, Roosevelt will enable him to appraise a five-day return journey between the Intense affection of the Argentin- Croydon and. Capetown. lans for him, said President Justo.-
Cairo, Nov. 30,- Jim Mollison arrived here at 3.30 United Press.
a.m., refueled and departed at 5.25 a.m.-United Press,
Degree Conferred President Roosevelt visited Presi- dent Justo at the latter's residence, and, in response to the cheers of the throng assembled outside, the two
UNDISGUISED Presidents appeared on the balcony
WAR THREATS
and shook hands,
President Roosevelt then returned
LOCAL ESTATES
̈administration
Local estate valued at $3,300 wa to the Embassy and received an ett by Mr. Reginald Walter Brock, American delegution and also Dr. late of Vancouver, who died of Alla Geneva, Nov. 30. Vicente Gallo, Rector of Buenos Aires Lake, British Columbia on July 30, 1035. Mr. M. M. Watson's applica There are serious misgivings in ali University, who conferred the degree
tion to. SCAL the certified copy of the of Doctor of Law Honoris Causa on tan quarters here with regard to
grant of President Roosevelt,
letters of outcome of the meeting of the League of Nations Counell, asked by Spain, President Justo, making a state with the will annexed to the estate, which it is generally thought will be ment regarding a possible trade has been granted.
between the. fixed for December 14. It is felt agreement
United An application by Mr. M. M. said: Watson to seal letters of administra and the absence of Italy and Ger-
Argentine, that
States
that
is the tion with the will annexed de bont many from the Council will make understand public discussion too one-sided to common wish of both countries to non to the estate of Mr. Dikran serve any useful purpose and that the conclude a commercial agreement as Mauradian, has been granted. De- a merchant of No. 80 He ceased was Council cannot do more than the soon as circumstances permit." Non-Intervention Committee in Lon- indicated his hope for a anal settle- George Street, Manchester, and died in 1906 leaving local estate of $3,000. ment of the Gran Chace dispute.
Two of the executors have since United Press.
aled.
Ip Kong. shopkeeper, of. No. 20] Kam Wa Street, Shaukiwan, died on London, Nov. 30,
August 17, 1030, leaving local estate Due to her tremendous trade of $14,000. Probate has been granted interests. in the Argentine, Great to Ip Fook-on and Ip Wing-on Britain watched President Roosevelt's traders, of the same address. arrival of Buenos Aires very closely to-day.
don.
It is believed the Spanish Govern- ment's Foreign Minister may, with the support of the Soviet, propose a blockade of insurgent ports and sources of supply, but the chances of any such proposals meeting with League support are negligible. Reuter
GERMAN REJOINDER
Berlin, Nov. 30. An authoritative rejoinder to the recent speeches of delegates to the All-Union Sovlot Congress was made In an article in Diplomatie Corespon- dence to-day, to which, Reuter under- standa, official circles attach special
purticle says that the Russian The statements about peace are, accom panied by undisgulied war threats and that it is dimcult to believe that continuous emphasis of such anggros- sive sentiments will be merely, overw looked or minimised by peace-loving Governments—Router.
British Interest
The press generally reflected the sentiment of the Daily Telegraph's
DEATH
NEW ROADS. HILL
London, Nov. 30. In the House of Commons to-day the-committen stage was taken of the Government Trunk Roads Bill, the object of which is to transfer from d'Azevedo nxisting local authorities to the
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