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-WORKERS
Martin Opens Fight With Grave Charges
:Discrimination And Intimidation
Washington, Apr. 19.
No Fear Of Cholera In Hongkong
Though Disease Rages
Among Siamese Ships and Planes Can Carry Plague
Cholera, which is raging in Charges of discrimination and in- Siam and which has caused the timidation were flled against Mr. Henry Ford, motor mugnate at the death of at least one European, Detroit offices of the National Labour is not likely to aprend to Hong- Relations Board to-day, according tokong, according to local doctors. an announcement by Mr. Homer Martin, tie president of the United However, the danger of air- Automobile Workers Union, oftillated borne disense is admitted, and with the C.1.O. These were the the strictest measures against Into line with the other motor car Slam to Hongkong either by air opening shots of a campaign to bring the disense being brought from manufacturers the Ford company,
U.A.W. contending that It should or sea transport are urged. possess sale bargaining rights and the sole right to organise labour in the Ford factories.
the
were
Irom
There
203 deaths cholera in Siam fortnight go out of a total of 440 cases registered in It is alleged that Mr. Ford has dis-
one week. The figures for the city criminated against employees
of who Bangkok were 70 deaths and 125 belong to the U.A.W. and that the cas
cases.
These are stated to be the highest threat of dismissal was used to dis-
ita the present courage the men who wished to join figures recorded
epidemic. In the previous week at the union. Reuter.
Bangkok there were 80 deaths and 03 cases and in the rest of Siam the figures were 257 deaths and 307
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STRIKE AVERTED
London, Apr. 19. The threatened strike of 7,000
miners in a colliery district of South Wales, scheduled for, to-morrow,, hos been averted.
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SUGAR PARLEY CRISIS
Agreement May Be Reached This Week
Sacrifices Must Be Made
London, Apr. 19. The World Sugur Conference will know before the end of the week whether or not an agreement is possible with respect to the division of the free markel.
between the
To-day's meeting heads of delegations and the nego tiating committer was quiet and without excitement, and the cum- mitler's report was received with- out comment. The conference then adjourned until to-morrow evening. Reuter learns the negotiating con- mittee's report explains the position as it has emerged from last week's discussions,
It is believed the: delegations will be called on to say whether they will adhere to their claims on the free market or if they are prepared to make sacrifices. The present claims, it is understood, exceed the total demand of the free market, which 15 3,176,000 tons, by at least 15 per cent.
While the origiral proposals
favoured a five year agreement it is now
considered possible that chorter agreement will be favour- ed. Meanwhile, certain delegations are presumably referring to their governments for instructions, and it is taken for granted that these will be received in three days at the latest, enabling the conference to decide before the end of the whether an agreement is possible-Reuter.
cases.
The epidemic is even worse than one which occurred last year.
Hongkong has been free from cholera since 1932, when there were 150 deaths In 241 cases, giving a case death rate of 64.73 per cent.
The the 1932 pandemic, of which break. In Hongkong formed but a part, commenced in Shanghai and within six months there was scarcely
week not been a province which had visited by the disease. It is reckon- were over 100,000 cases with a general death rate of some 50 per cent.
The strike was to have been called us a protest against the employment of 800
non-union members. But It was announced this merning that the 800, with the exception of four, had Joined the union and that by the afternoon the remaining workers would have entered.
Meanwhile, 2,000 men striking ined that there another area since Wednesday have decided to return to work-Reuter.
BUSMEN'S DEMANDS
London, Apr. 19,
A serious situation has developed with regard to the claim of the Trans- port Workers' Union for a seven and half hours' day by London bus-drivers and conductors,
Negotiations between the Transpor¡ Board and the Union have reached a deadlock,
The Union has given notice that it will terminate the existing agreement on April 30, but it is understood that every effort will be made to avoid trouble during the Coronation period. -Reuter.
OSHAWA SETTLEMENT
Oshawa, Apr. 10.
I was announced here to-day that a basis for a settlement of the auto- mobile factory dispute has been reached.-United Pross
REFUSE SETTLEMENT
Oshawa, Apr. 10.
It is how learned that the strikers have unanimously voted not to accept the settlement proposed between the General Motors Corporation and their own union chiefs.-United Press,
Mrs. Simpson's Friends Due. In H.K. Soon
Mr. And Mrs. Bedaux Staying Some Time
Mr. and Mrs. Bedaux, host and hostess of Mrs, Wallis Simpson, áre coming to Hongkong shortly. In- formation to this effect was received here yesterday.
the
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The disease, which is usually die to infected water supply, takes at the longest five days to develop. The percentage of fatalities varies from 47 to 90 per cent.
Bangkok has been gazetted an in- fected area and stringent precautions are being taken to prevent the spread of the discuse to this And other adjoining countries.
DARTMOOR TROUBLE
ALL MYTH
House. Condemns Rumour Spread After Denial
London, April 19. The House of Commons, at ques- tion-time, received with sympathetle cheers the contemnation by the Ifome Secretary of sensational and unfounded reports of disturbances in Dartmoor and in the outer prison which had, in some cases, been circu- larised after an official denial had been issued.
Famed Names Among King's 10 Page-Boys
Sons Of Illustrious National Heroos
London, Apr., 19. Among the ten pages who
have
been appointed to hold the King's train at the Coronation ceremony will be Earl Kitchener, Eart Haig, Jellicoe and Viscount Lascelles,
Ladies appolated to attend the Queen include Lady Elizabeth Percy, Lady Paget, Lady Manners and Lady Djama Lake.
The standards of the Dominians will be
the carried to Westminster bý Dominions High Commissioners in London and the standard of the Indian Empire will be carried by Sir Kahn Noon.
Labour
Members of Parlament have been advised by Major C. R. Allee, their leader, to wear morning dress or a dark suit in lieu of court dress when they are atlending the Coronation ceremonies.
The Duke and Duchess of Glouces- ter have moved into their new home, York House. Their Royal Highnesses Sir John Simon gave a detalled have been slaying recently at Bucking account of minor breaches of disham Palace so the Duchess could cipline which occurred earlier this supervise the redecoration of York
House. She chose a delicate shade of month at Dartmoor in connection with
ice blue for the principal rooms.- Renter.
food, and stated categorically that there was no violence of any kind and no truth whatever in the sugges- tion that I been found necessary to reinforce the staff or take special
discipline. measures to
As to Weserve Prison, about
which sensational and
misleading clatement was put into circulation on Mr. and Mrs. Bedoux are Saturday, there was no unrest there. owners of the Chateau de Conde, Unfounded reparts of this kind, Sir Monts, where Mrs. Simpson is stay- John Simon declared, alarmed the ing with Mr. and Mrs. Herman prisoners' relatives, caused anxiety in Rogers, pending finalfsation of her the country and were of definite divorce.
public mischief.-British Wireless.
The
famous American, for whom the Duke of Windsor abdicated the throne, moved to the Chateau from Cannes last month.
Mr. and Mrs. Bedaux are Ameri- cans. They
the recently placed castle at the disposal of Mrs. Simp- son and are leaving the United States next month on a tour of the Far East. They will remain in Hongkong, probably at Repuise Bay Hotel, for an indefinite period.
The Chateau is a remarkably fine old building, which has been con- siderably modernised to
meet the requirements of its owners,
It has been left entirely disposal of Mrs. Simpson and friends.
at
the
her
90,000 Medals To Be Struck
King Approves Of Coronation Issue
PHILLIES WIN TWO
Boston Beaten In Double-Header
New York, Apr. 19. The Philadelphia Phillies started their 1937 campaign for the National League pennant with double- header victory
over the Boston
two
Braves to-day.
Phillies won the opener
A
one in the eleventh inning
to
by
thrilling rally. Boston had scored
once to tie the count and Bush and
Lopez, the Braves' combination, had
drove
Heavy Shells Hit Madrid
City Bombarded From Long Range
Madrid, Apr. 19. For the eighth successive day shells ruined upon Madrid to-day. The guns, responsible ure of very large calibre and are many miles away, and their shells fall regularly at two minute intervals, rocking the city. The guns are concentrating on the centre of the capital and there have been numerous casualties, s Uniter Press.
LOYALIST ADVANCE
Burclcone, Apr. 10. Loyalists claimed to-day to have cut the rebel communications between Teruel and Saragossa, advancing on Calatayad and capturing the stragetle
of Argent, villages
and Visiedo-United Press.
Lebrun
MINISTER
the batters well in hand, it seemed. WOMAN IS NAMED But Arnovitch, las
last man up out a home run and won the game. Phillies hit eight times and the Braves four. Braves had one error.
In the second game Williams held Boston to. four hits and kept them scattered. The Braves did not score. The Philles' four hits, however, were sufficient to produce one run. Bes-
ton had two errors.
Washington, Apr. 19..
Mrs. Florence J. Harriman, mem- ber of the Democralle National Com- mission and the wife of the famous banker, who had a long record In London, Apr. 10.
American public life, particularly in His Majesty the King has approved of the issue of 90,000 silver medals, to
In the American League Philadel-connection with women and Industry, b known as Coronation Medals, as phia's Athletics also started with a has been appointed Minister to Nor- personal souvenirs from the King to rush, beating the Washington Sena- way, in succession to Mr. Anthony J. whom President persons in the service of the Crown tors four to three in ten innings. Drexel-Biddle, and, others throughout the Empire.
The Atlilettes hit nine times to seven, Roosevelt has nominated Ambassador The medal will be struck on Its and each team had an error.
io Poland.Reuter. obverse side with busts of the King No other games were scheduled.-- and Queen, crowned and robed, and Reuter, on the reverse side will be the royal cipher, “G.R.I.," surmounted by the crown, below which will be the scription: "Crowned May 12, 1937," The whole will be surrounded by the inscription: "George R.I. and Queen Elizabeth.
The medal will be classifed as an official meda).-Reuter.
ATTENDING CORONATION
The United Press adds that Mr. Robert G. Caldwell has been made Minister to Bolivia; Mr. Herbert C. Pell Minister to Portugal.
It noteworthy, this service ob- serves that Mrs. Harriman is the second woman to be sent to a major diplomatie post.
London, Apr. 10. The King of Egypt and the Queen Mother, who are to attend the The Senate has confirmed Mr. Coronation, arrived in London to-day. | Laurence Stolnhardt Ambassador to
Peru, -British Wireless.
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