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"COMING CHAOS
IN GOLD".
Major Angas Makes. Predictions
But They Aren't Yet Known
New York, April 20. The Investment expert, Major A. L. B. Angas, famous for his previous predictions of important market de velopments, is soon releasing his digest on the outlook for the stock and bond market under a managed currency,
The bookt will be entitled "The Coming Chaos in Gold."
Financial circles here are hoping that he will divulge part of its con- tents in a speechi he is making on Wednesday, April 28,
RUSINESS RECOVERY
Washington, April 28. The Federal Reserve's general sum-
mary glowingly pictures the recovery in United States business as being
marred only by the most recent seasonal slumps, and, secondly, by the
unwanted increase in excess re- Burves,
The summary emphasises one of the major complexities of the un- employment problem in the revela- flon that employers are paying higher wages and hiring fewer
GANDHI'S PROPOSAL. REJECTED
Governors Will Not Abuse Powers
Butler Clarifies
India
Policy
London, Apr, 20. The Under-Secretary of State for India, Mr. R. A. Butler, announced in the House of Commons to-day that the Government was unable to accept Mahatma Gandhi's proposal for an arbitration tribunal to rule in the disputes at present disturbing India's politics.
WEATHER
UPSETS BASEBALL
Doerr Badly Hurt But Boston Wins
Yankees Overcome
Athletics
New York, Apr. 20. Rain again ruined the Big Leagues' schedule for to-day.
There was only one engagement in the National Lengue, in which Boston minced through to a splendid nine to five win over Brooklyn, in spite of the fact that the Braves were outhit, 13 to 16. The Dodgers' four errora were a big factor in their
loss. There were only two games in the American League, and when Boston beat Washington they lost a valuabic young batter. Doerr, who was hit on the bend by a pitched ball and rushed to hospital.
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Mr. Butler empirasised that the Government had no Intention of countenancing the use of the special powers of the Governors of India for other than the purposes for which Parliament intended them. It wad certainly not the intention that the
Boston romped along, however, Governors by narrow
or legalistic
SLC scoring ten runs on 15 hils. In spite interpretation of their own respon- of the fact that their fielders com- THURSDAY sibilliles, should encroach upon the milled four errors, Washington scored
A Columbia only five times, on ten safeties. The
The New
New York Yankees, world's
Picture champions. pounded out 13 hits Philadelphia against the
Athletica six, and won by seven runs to one. The tea
teams divided four errors equally. Cincinnati- The Giants-Phillies, Chicago and Pittsburgh-St. Louis
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wido powers which it was the purpose of Parliament to place in the hands of the provincial ininistries, in India, and which the Government desired they should use in the furtherance of the programmes they advocated.
If Gandhi, or any other leader, wishes to make a request to the consideration, the Under-Secretary added.--Reuter.
Senators had three errors.
than has been olleially estlycc# | Viceroy, the Government will give 1 | gamca were washed out in the Na-
meet the rise in production.
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Also it says that the sharp increase in general commodliles has Included chlefly coal, plus somewhat abnormal. Increase in manufactured goods. Untred Press.
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Bus Dispute May Yet Be Dissipated
Ministry Of Labour Calls Conference
London, April 20. The bus dispute was to-day the subject of a five hours' discussion at the Ministry of Labour, where at the invitation of the Ministry the chief representatives of the Transport Board
the Workers' Union met and
the work during the afternoon,
After two hours talk the parties decided to hold separate discussions, It is
is understood, with regard to certain proposals made by a represen- tative of the Ministry,
The conference adjourned at D o'clock until 3 o'clock to-morrow afternoon.
The position is now regarded as being somewhat more hopeful. The mere fact of an adjournment is con- sidered to be an indication that since
the parley has not broken down there Is still a chance of settlement.-Reuter Bulletin Service,
TWO SUICIDE ATTEMPTS ARE FOILED
Two harbour suicide attempts this morning were frustrated by the vigilance of members of the crew of the ships concerned.
Lal.
Liu Yin-chau, of no fixed abode, attempted to commit suicide by jumping of the Nantao terry,
He was rescued by a seaman who im mediately jumped in after him.
Leung Lai, aged 33, attempted to commit suicide by jumping off the steamer
the Despite height, Kwok Leung, a stoker aboard the steamer, Immediately jumped in Although Leung Lol fought with his rescuer, Kwok Leung was able to keep him above the sur- face until they were both rescued by a passing launch.
Nan
to the rescue.
Both men are in hospital.
PACIFIC COAST VULNERABLE
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U.S. NAVY EXPERT'S OPINION
Washington, Apr. 20. Rear-Admiral A. B. Cook, Chief of the Naval Bureau of Aeronautics, to-day told the House of Represen- tative Naval Affairs Committee that it would probably be impossible to
prob on the Pacific Coast,
in the Event of wor.
He stated: "From the air attack angle, the Pacific Coast is vulnerable, do not think the enemy would be halted if ever war started.”— United Press.、
and
QUEZON SAILING TO-MORROW
Now York, April 20. - President Manuel Quezon, of the. Philippines Commonwealth, is all-
ing on the Frenth Uner, Normandie, to-morrow for Europe.
DEFINITE PLEDGE
London, Apr. 26. A further statement on the poll- tical situation in the Indian Pro- vinces where Congress majorities have declined to assume the respon- #ibilities of government was made in .to-day in a House of Commons
naswer.
"I observe from recent comment as to the intention of the Congress resolution that the main apprehen- sion appears to be lest the Governors should use their special powers for delled interference in the adminis- tration. Let me make it plain that His Majesty's Government have no intention of countenancing the use of
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Black "Red" Escapes U.S. Prison
Laws He Offended Are
Unconstitutional
Washington, Apr. 26.
Powers for other than the The Supreme Court has set aside purposes for which Parliament in- the sentence of from 18 to 20 years'
tended them. It is
intention that Gov, certainly not the penal servitude imposed in 1932 on.
by narrow Angelo Herndon, a negro Communist or legalistic interpretation of their
от
The court ruled that the inter-
own responsibilities, should encroach organiser. upon the wide powers which it was the purpose of Parliament to place Pretation by the Georgia Courts of The State law of 1871; prohibiting in- In the hands of Ministries, and which
It is our desire they should use insurrection against the State, had been furtherance of the programme which
unconstitutional, and that the statute invoked violated the guarantees of they have advocated".
liberly embodied in the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution.
This clear and definite pronounce ment
was made by the Under-
The State said that Communist Secretary for, India, who added, in literature found in Herndon's posses- reply to a member who suggested sion advocated the establishment of that there had been a misunders-"A black belt Republic" in the South tanding on the part of Congress after the seizure of all lands belong- lenders which should be removed on ing to whites.
the spot, in the interests of good
Herndon, who is at, present free on
evidence that he advocated violence
government in India, that a request bail, contended that there was no le the Viceroy !
from Mr. Gandhi or any leader would be considered. Mr. Butler also explained why Mr. or other unlawful acts.--Reuter, Gandhi's suggestion of reference of the issue of the Governors'
unacewers
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tribunal wa since it was not for such a body to decide whether a Governor could or -could-not-consistently with the Government of India Act and his instructions, divest himself of duties imposed upon him in terms by Parliament through those documents. -British Wireless.
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CREATING ENORMOUS PROVINCE
British Columbia Absorbing Yukon
FLOODS AGAIN -THREATENING-
FOUR STATES AFFECTED BY CONTINUOUS RAIN
New York, April 26. Swollen by continuous rains, flood waters are again threatening parts of Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland and West Virginia, which have not yet completely recovered from the dis- ustrous floods of last January.
Railway tracks and bridges have been washed away, and the in-. habitants of low-lying sections are evacuating their homes.
Busines is suspended in several small towns.--Reuter.
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"CORONATION COMMENTARY".
NOT BANNED IN U.S.A.
New York, Apr. 26.
"Coronation Commentary, "a book recalled by its publishers in Britain under threats from the representatives of the Duke of Windsor to commence libel proceedings, will be released for sale here, it was decided at a conference of executives of Dodd, Mead and Company, American publishers.
The publishers, announcing the realising the author's bitter dis- reasons for their decision, stated that appointment, shared by millions of "the boolt was intended to be a fair his countrymen, over the sensational presentation of the meaning of circumstances the abdication, or British democracy during the past without feeling that, all things con- century in relation to the King. sidered, he has treated Windsor with
"No-one can read the book without the utmost fairness."-Beuter.
DAY BY DAY NEWS IN BRIEF
Terrible wounds were inflicted
"KEEP AN EYE ON THE MAN WHO upon himself by Lam Chi, a 12-year-BAYO THAT MONEY WILL DO ANYTHING. old broker of 62 Tung Street, în an THE CHANCES ARE THAT HE WILL DO attempt to commit suicide at 3.30 ANYTHING FOR MONEY." o'clock this morning..
Although full detalls are lacking,
Victoria, Apr. 20. Mr. T. D: Pattullo, the Premier of British Columbia, to-day announced the conclusion of an agreement with the Dominion Government by which his
would acquire the vast province Yukon territory.
If the British Columbia Legislature approves, the Yukon Territory will be absorbed into the jurisdiction of be absurd the province, making Bellish Colum- bla second
and only in size to Quebec, a police report indicates that Lam At the present time the Yukon Ter-attempted to end his life with a sharp ritory is administered from Ottawa, meal axe.
Before the weapon could be talten the federal capital, just as the great
sparsely from him he had inflcted severe Northwest
Territory, too settled and too vast to support its own wounds to various parts of his body. He is now in the Government Civil administration, must be policed and governed by the Dominion. But Bri- Hospital in a serious condition. tish Columbians, neighbours of the that famous and romantic land, seene Yukon, appreciate the
possibilities
of the great Klondike gold rush of 1097 to 1899.
in
become just another district of Bri-
ad-
In future, the Yukon will probably
tish Columbia's vast interior, ministered from this quiet elly, Vic- toris, n thousand miles away-Reu ter
Coronation Service Of Two Hours
MINE ROYALTIES TO BE BOUGHT
The Inaugural meeting of the Hongkong Anti-Heroin Society is to be held at the Hotel Cecil to-day at 5 p.m.
The many friends of Miss Ruth Father G. Byrne, .., will give a Ingram will be pleased to learn that, talk in the Union Assembly Room, following an appendicitis operation Hongkong University; at 8.30 p.m. night last night. Miss Ingram is on Saturday, she passed a satisfactory to-morrow, on "Man the Unknown In the Laboratory of an Outstanding patient in the Matilda Hospital.
Modern Surgeon (Medical Psycho- lagy or Psychological Medicine?)" Prof. W. I. Gerrard will give
Stating that he had gone there to lecture before the Hongkong Uni-pick up rubbish, Ng Shing, 32, was veralty Medical Society on "Impres cautioned when he appeared before slons of Medical Development in
or Moon Momstead of Mr. W. Schofield at the Central Magistracy, charged with trespassing to-morrow in the Union Assembly on Milliary property, namely "A
Block, Kennedy Rond, on Monday. Cpl. Oliver, R.U., appeared as com plainant. Detective Sergeant Allen Prosecuted,
Room, at 5.30. p.m.
A remand of one week was granted London, Apr. 20. Senior Revenue Officer.A. W, Grim- The Prime Minister, Mr. Stanley
mitt before Mr. K. Keen at the Cen- Baldwin, to-day announced the Gov-tral Magistracy this morning when Mr. J. Rew was commended by ernment had decided to accept the Loy Kwong, unemployed, was Mr. W. Schoffold at the Central award of the tribunal for the purchase charged with the possession of heroin Magistracy this morning for assisting of mining royalties.
Compensation payable under the pills at No. 32 Lee Tung Street, first in affecting the arrest of Cheung floor, on April 26. Defendant was Chi-chal, 32, who was charged with award would be £06,500 and
allowed ball of $250
the larceny of a pair of silk trousers legislation would be introduced s
from
283, Lockhart Road. The soon as possible giving effect to this decision, ho nakd.----Reuter Special.
Road was fined $5 when he appeared married women,
Sergeant before Mr. W. Schoßeld at the Cen- iral Magistracy this morning charged by complain
2,30
C. Brown of No. 7, Leighton Hill com
complainant was Wu Sin, 32, B
Allen
stated
was seen
ROYAL WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
the cry, went to her London, Apr. 20. attended outskie Alexandra Building assistance and arrested defendant. The King and Queen celebrated between 11.40 a.m. and 12.15 pm on Sentence of six weeks' imprisonment, the 14th anniversary of their wed-April 15. Traffic Sergeant Wass with a recommendation for banish- ding to-day. The bells of St.
with leaving his car, 'No. 4014, u Baring who crled out. Mr.
Ilo will spend a week each in Its learned on excellent authority George's Chapel at Windsor Castle, Prosecuted. Defendant pleaded guilty. 'ment, was imposed, in ''ADVENTURE in MANHATTAN Ireland and Denmark for the purpose that the
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London, April 20.
Coronation Service at where Their Majesties are in re of studying Innd tenancy problems Westminster Abbey wil begin at 11 sidence, were rung-British Wire- before returning to Manila.-Reuter, 1 a.m; and lust for two hours.—Reuter, less,
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