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SMART LINEN and

The

FIRST

EDITION

Court

Hongkong Telegraph.

FOUNDED 1891

No. 15187

二拜禮 【銚十二月四英港香

HITLER READY

FOR PART IN PEACE PARLEY

Statement Succeeds Talk With George Lansbury

SEEK TO REMOVE CAUSES OF SUSPICION AND WAR

Berlin, Apr. 19.

Following an interview between Herr Adolf Hitler and Mr. George Lansbury, the veteran British Labour M.P., who has come to Berlin to have "a peace talk" with the Reich Leader, it was announced that Germany was ready to participate in an international co-operation conference.

The statement, which was agreed to by Herr Hitler and Mr. Lansbury, was issued after the interview, and it declares: "Germany is willing to attend a conference and to participate in a united effort for the establishment of economic co-operation and mutual understanding between the nations of the world, of President Roosevelt, or the head of another great country, will take the lead in calling such a conference."

Mr. Lansbury stated, after the interview: "The object of the discussion was to secure Herr Hitler's support for a new World Conference, specifically to dis- cuss the removal of the causes of war. I told the Chancellor of my discussions with M. Leon Blum, French Premier, M. Paul Van Zeeland, Belgian Premier, and the Scandinavian Prime Ministers. I told him that none of them rejected the proposition, and that all were very worried about the armaments race, and that I was con- fident they would respond.

"What I wanted from Herr Hitler": and got from him, was that Germany is willing with good heart to enter Mr. Lansbury such a conference."

the added that

question of the participation of the U.S.SR. In such a conference was not raised.

Mr. Lunsbury said he had asked that President Roosevelt summon the conference, and he believed he might do so if he could expect a from the other Great response

Powers.

The conference, said Mr. Lansbury, would deal with the armaments race, international control of undeveloped and materials, territories, raw organisation of markets. It should also be willing to ussist the Spanish nation to settle among themselves, without outside interference from any quarter, how they wished to be governed."-Router.

Airways Now Girdle Globe Hongkong-Manila Link Last Of Long Chain Clipper Arriving

Hence 8 Days

PEACE ENVOY

MEETS HITLER

Mr. George Lansbury, the veteran British Labour M.P., who, in a peace Lalk with Herr Hitler, has obtained When the Pan-American Airways an assurance that Germany will at- Clipper leaves Hongkong on Thurs- tend a world economic co-operation day next week, it will carry at least conference, if President Roosevelt 25,000 letters for American philate-will summon such a gathering.

lists

This huge mail, sufficient to fu two bags, is already at the local offices of Pan-American Airways, awalting despatch. It has been to Hongkong from America for sent

here. Hongkong stamps are postage being affixed to the letters as rapidly as possible, and they will be posted

on the day the Cilpper departs,

The Clipper leaves Alameda Air-

port

STOP PRESS

Armed pirates boarded and

TUESDAY, APRIL 20, 1937.

BIG LINERS MEET AT WHARF

日十初月三

This air view shaws Ave Atlantic monster ships tied up at oner at Hudson River docks in New York. From foreground: Berengaria, Georgie, Normandie, Rex and Europa. More than 1,250,000 tons are represented here.

No Fear Of Cholera In Hongkong

Though Disease Rages Among Siamese

Planes

Ships and Can Carry Plague

FORD IN WAR WITH WORKERS

Martin Opens Fight With Grave Charges

Discrimination And Intimidation

Lied

Hongkong Is Base Of Smugglers

SINGLE COPY 10 CENTS $30.00 PER ANNUM

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WHITEAWAY'S

FOUR NAVIES

WATCH SPAIN

British Labour Urges

Discussion Of

Blockade

Full

Rebels'

London, Apr. 19.

From midnight to-night the coast of Spain will be patrolled by the navies of the great European powers, Britain, France, Italy, Germany, to prevent the landing of war materials and volunteers, according to the international non-intervention scheme to which 27 nations have agreed. The agreement was signed two months

ago.

Hundreds of observers will also be stationed on the land frontiers of Spain to prevent breaches of the agree ment.

BRITISH PUBLIC SWINDLED

The patrol of the north coast of Spain, from the French frontier to Cape Busto, and the south coast from the Portuguese frontier to Cape de Guta, has been entrusted to the British Navy, which will also watch the Canary Islands. The patrol of north coast will be carried by flotilla lender and four destroyers. Units of the Medi- Gibraltar terranean Fleet based on will be responsible for Britain's share

the southern patrol.

the

out

"Share Pushers" Wage of

Active Campaign

The remaining portions of the coust will be covered by French, Gerinan and Italian vessels.

All vessels entering Spanish ter-

Government Plans ritorial waters have firat to call at a

To Take Action

(Special to "Telegraph")

specified port and take aboard one of the Non-Intervention Committee's observers, who will have the right to examine cargo and the ship's papers. Warships on patrol will have the right to stop and examine the papers of any ships from a country parti

the elpating in

non-intervention agreement which waters.-Reuter.

Government May Bo Asked To Act

Contraband Comes From Formosa

Cholera, which is raging in

A Chinese news agency report Washington, Apr. 10. Charges of discrimination and in-states that the Nanking Govern- Siam and which has caused the

against Mr.mont is planning to take diplo death of at least one European, timidation were is not likely to spread to Hong Henry Ford, motor magnate at the matic action in connection with smuggling menace in kong, according to local doctors. Detroit piticus of the National Labour the

Relations Board to-day, according to

Kwangtung. The news agency However, the danger of air-an announcement by Me, United adds that its report is from a borne disease is admitted, and Automobile Workers Union, afiliated semi-official source.

Martin, the president of the. the strictest measures against with the C.10. These were the

Dr. Wang Chung-hul, the new the disease being brought from opening shots of campaign to bring

ordered an Siam to Hongkong either by air into line with the other motor, car Foreign Minister, has or sea transport are urged.

manufacturers the Ford company, investigation into the problem. It is the U.A.W. contending that it should stated, to gather evidence prepara- There were 203 deaths from possess sole bargaining rights and the tory to taking action. cholera in Stam a fortnight ogo out sole right to organic labour in the Hongkong and Formosa-are-stated Lut, meantime, the committee has to Mr. Anthony-Eden and. Sir Samuel of a total of 440 enses registered in Ford factories. one week. The figures for the city

cases.

Homer

to be the two principal centres of

enters Spunish

LABOUR DISSATISFIED

London, Apr. 19. The losses suffered by, the pubile, owing to the netivities of fraudulent share vendors, are the subject of an oficial announcement by the Board of Trade, issued to-day,

London, Apr, 19. The announcement states that the

General Francisco Franco's take all Government intends to possible steps to curb these activities, blockade of Spanish ports was the and adds that a strong committee is subject of a series of questions and at present investigating the matter, innumerable supplementary queries

Issued. should It is alleged that Mr. Ford has dis-smuggling. An enormous quantity suggested that a general warning Hoare in the House of Commons to

from

of Bangkok were 70 deaths and 125 criminated against employees who of contraband is being smuggled belong to the U.A.W. and that the These are stated to be the highest threat of dismissal was used to dis- Kwangtung. figures recorded in the present courage the men who wished to join epidemic. In the previous week at the union.-Reuter. Bangkok there were 80 deaths and 3 cases and in the rest of Siam the figures were 257 deaths and 387

cuses.

The epidemie is even worse than one which occurred last year.

STRIKE AVERTED

London, Apr. 19. The threatened strike of 7,000 hers in a colliery district of South Wales, scheduled for to-morrow, har been averted.

the New Territorias into

Recent Telegraph Investigallins disclosed that the New Territories village of Sheung Shul, five miles from the border, was being utilised as headquarters by a smuggling geng

day.

the details

The Opposition was much interest- The announcement methods adopted by "share pushers" ed ir. Mr. Walter Runcimon's revela~ and strongly advises persons receiv- tions that necording to his informa- ing circulars about investments to then, four ships had left from Brl- take no notice of them, sign no fish ports for Bilbao last week.

Major C. R. Attice, Labour leader, documents, and part with no money.

Attention is directed to receni asked whether the Board of Trade remarks by Mr. Justice Findlay when could buy whether any special dim- sentencing

"share pushers." culty certain

prevented ships entering

which numbered hundreds of people. Judge sald cruel and heartless Spanish ports, but does not prevent

under

The principal commodities being frauds were rendered possible by the their leaving them. Mr. Runciman

inta Kwangtung from smuggled

fact that the public is willing to countered by replying that he had Hongkong are kerosene, Japanese believe things said to them, and he answered the question put down. Hongkong has been free from

to take ndvice urged the public

The Opposition Liberal leader, Sir cholera since 1932, when there were The strike was to have been called cement and waste paper.

taken No action can be 150 deaths in 241 cases, giving a case as a protest against the employment

regarding investments from bankers Archibald Sinclair, rose to put a

but loud

crics of death rate of 0.73 per cent. The of 800 non-union members. But it existing Hongkong legislation to pre- and members of the Stock Exchange further question

"order" silenced him. The Speaker 1932 pandemic, of which the out- was announced this morning that the vent the smugglers entering Chinese only.

eventually Intervened. break in Hongkong formed but a 800, with the exception of four, had territory, since they are breaking no part, commenced In Shanghai and Joined the union and that by the Hongkong law. within six months there was scarcely afternoon the remaining workers

a province which had not been would have entered.

ed that there were over 100,000

visited by the disease. It is reckon- Meanwhile, 2,000 men striking in another area since: Wednesday have decided to return to work. Reuter.

cases with a general death rate of

some 50 per cent.

The disease, which is usually due

to infected water supply, takes at

the longest five days to develop.

and

BUSMEN'S DEMANDS

London, Apr. 19.

There have been several brushes between smugglers and Chinese bor- der patrols. The task of watching entire Hongkong-Kwangtung the border is rendered almost Impossible of

success, owing to

the rugged nature of the country.

It is considered ilkely that

the

A serious situation has developed Chinese Government will make re- The percentage of fatalities varies with regard to the claim of the Trans-presentations to the Hongkong Gov- from 47 to 90 per cent.

port Workers' Union for a 'seven and ernment with a view to obtaining in preventing the Bangkok has been gazetted an in-half hours day by London bus-drivers co-operation fected aren and stringent precautions and conduelors.

smuggling. are being taken to prevent the spread

Systematie smuggling is also oc Negotiations between the Transport of the discuse to this

between other Board and the Union have reached a curring

Formosa

and adjoining countries.

deadlock.

Fuklen, large qunniltles of sugar, The Union has given rolice that it rayon, kerosene and cement being

into the latter place will terminate the existing agreement taken on April 30, but it is understood that Japanese vessels, It is alleged. every effort, will be made to avold irouble during the Coronation period. -Reuter.

90,000. Medals To Be Struck

King Approves Of Coronation Issue

EU

RISING TIDE OF PROPAGANDA

BUTLER EXPLAINS BAD

London, Apr. 10. His Majesty the King has approved of the issue of 90,000 silver medals, to FRONTIER SITUATION be known as Coronation Medals, personal souvenirs from the King to persons in the service of the Crown' and others throughout the Empire.

The medal will be struck

on its

London, Apr. 10.

Briton Sets New Records

Remarkable Time For Flying Mile

by

Budapest, Apr. 10. Erle Fernihough, British speed Mr. R. A. Butler, Under-Secretary driver, to-day established records for of State for India and Burma, reply the solo flying kilometre, travelling of Commons to-day, stated the unrest is the

According to one political writer,

Sir Samuel Hoare, First Lord of

at least £5,000,000 is lost every year by the gullible people of Britain-the Admiralty, repeated the Informa- tion he had had from the Vice-Ad- Reuter Special.

miral

aboard H. M. S. Hood and otter authorities, which confirmed the view that the Insurgents had established Д de facto blockade of Bilbao. But Labourites were not

Famed Names

Among King's 10 Page-Boys

Sons Of Illustrious National Heroes.

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London, Apr. 19.

satisfcd with the answers

nbout the protection given to British shipping and Major Attlee sald that owing to Sir Samuel's unsatisfactory answers he must give notice that he would raise the ques- tion on adjournment the following day-Reuter Special.

BRITISH SHIPS DETAINED

Bilbao, Apr. 10. Wireless messages from the British steamer Bazan to HMS. Blanche, a destroyer on patrol off the Spanish Among the ten pages who have coast, have been intercepted here, been appointed to hold the King's and state that on Insurgent Spenish train of the Coronation ceremony will ship detained the Bazan ond pre- be Earl Kitchener, Earl Haig, Jellicoe vented her continuing to Bilbao With and Viscount Lascelles..

Ladies appointed to attend the Queen include Lady Elizabeth Percy, Lady Paget, Lady Manners and Lady Dlana

Lake..

The standards of the Dominions will be carried to Westminster by the Dominions' High Commissioners in London and the standard of the Indian

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cargo of coal.

The message stated that another British ship with coal had been de- tained on leaving Gijon.

H.M.S. Blanche is off Santander but is not known what action she is taking.United Prces,

Empire will be carried by Sir Kalin WOMAN IS NAMED

Neon.

Labour Members of Parlament have been advised by Major C. R. Attlee, their leader, to wear morning attending the

in California at daylight 10-seized Hongkong junk No. 115V morrow on its inaugural night to in Hongkong, waters, forced the cbverse side with busts of the King to questions asked in the House) the distance in 13.175 secords, which dress or a dark suit in lieu of court) arrive in Macao at 10 p.m. on Wed-Įcaptain and - one of the crew and Queen, crowned and robed, and on the north-west frontier of India hous equivalent of 109.6 miles per dress when they are

MINISTER

Washington, Apr. 19," Mza, Florence J. Harriman, mem-- Hongkong and Macao. It is due, lo

Coronation ceremonies.

ber of the Democratic National Com- Fernihough did the flying mile in The Duke and Duchess of Glouces mission and the wife of the famous nesday, April 28, and will arrive in overboard and sailed away with on the reverse side will be the royal was due to the increase of fanatical

surmounted by

ter have moved into their new home, banker, who had a long record in Hongkong at noon on the same day. the vessel with two of the crew crown, below which will be the in- Ipl among the younger und less res-108.3. miles per hour.

elpher, G.R.I

the anti-British propaganda by the Fakir even better time, 21.30 seconds, or

York House. Their Royal Highnesses American public life, particularly in The plane will take off for Manila still aboard. The captain and serip

seription: "Crowned May 12, 1037."

a side-car ha travelled the

the have been staying recently at Bucking connection with women and industry, could has been appointed Minister to Nor- following day, arriving at Alameda sailor landed near Hanghau and The whole will be surrounded by the added that the Indian Govern-aying mile in 20.63 seconds, or 136 ham Palace so the Duchess Airport on Wednesday, May 5, 1 reported the matter to police. inscription: "George R.I. and Queen ment was trying to restore order by miles per hour. He accomplished supervise the redecoration of Yorks way, in succession to Mr. Anthony J

Following the arrival of the Clip-The junk has

Elizabeth,"

political pressure and by occasional the flying kilometre, with his side-House. She chose a delicate shade of Drexel-Biddle, Jr., whom President

to Poland-Reuter, The medal will be classified as an air raids over the hostile tribesmen's car attached, In 10.31 seconds, which ice blue for the principal rooms. Roosevelt has nominated Ambassador (Continued) on Pape 4.)- wolfram, valued at $1,600.

'official' medal-Router,

Is 137 miles per hour-Reuter, hiding places. Reuter,

per on April 28, there will be

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Reuter,