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The Government excused itself by saying that it did the best possible with the resources at its command. Revolutionary Activity Discovered in Barcelona As Wholesale Arrests Are Made. PRESS DEMANDS FREEDOM Count Romanones, Head of Liberal Party, Writes Premier, Claiming His Share of Responsibility. (Paris Times Spécial) MADRID, Saturday.—Following closely on the recent arrest of General Berenguer and General Sánchez Luna for taking part in an alleged sedition banquet, the discovery of a bomb plot at Barcelona has excited public opinion. A police communiqué announces that raids made early in the morning resulted in the capture of a number of
the morning resulted in the capture of a number of revolutionaries in the pocket of one of whom a bomb was found. Following up the raids later in the day, the authorities were able to surprise many of those who had escaped the earlier operations, and found more bombs. An infernal machine was discovered in a restaurant where it had evidently been abandoned. Police surrounded a section of the city and searched everyone within. Two men turned and fired when ordered to halt, and a hundred shots were exchanged before they were captured. A policeman was killed and two were
they were captured. A policeman was killed and two were wounded. The fugitives were dealt with before a summary military court. The arrests continued throughout the day. Press Demands Freedom. In view of the crisis, the decision of the Federated Press to demand that its liberty be restored is not without significance. Meeting in Madrid, this organization of Spanish newspapers denounced the censorship of the press that has been in operation for several months, and asked the Premier to put an end to the abuse. As a result of the arrest of Generals Berenguer and Sánchez, Count de Romanones, head
arrest of Generals Berenguer and Sánchez, Count de Romanones, head of the Liberal Party, has written to Vice-Admiral Magaz, acting-President of the Directory, assuming full responsibility himself. “It was because I was ill that I was unable to attend the banquet given in honor of Professor Sainz,” he writes in his letter. “I must inform you that I am in complete accord with the speeches made on the occasion, and with the spirit of the meeting, which was opposed to the continued existence of the anti-constitutional military with which we are governed. “As some of those present are being prosecuted
are governed. “As some of those present are being prosecuted for their participation, I feel it my duty to proclaim my complete solidarity with them.” SPANISH PLOTTERS CAUGHT IN FRANCE PERPIGNAN, Saturday.—Twenty-four armed Spaniards were arrested here as they were taking the train across the border. Two of them confessed that they were getting ready to take part in a revolt against the Directorate and the King “if the occasion arose.” They claimed to be acting in connection with no organization, but simply on their own initiative. The Indépendant des Pyrénées-Orientales reports concentrations of Spanish revolutionaries on the French side
Pyrénées-Orientales reports concentrations of Spanish revolutionaries on the French side of the border in the last few days. They have arrived by train and auto from all over France and slipped across the border on foot at unwatched places. The arrests came about because of the suspicions aroused in the mind of the octroi officer by the weight of one of the men’s trunks. When opened, it was found to contain fifteen automatic pistols. Sixteen of the men were released, and the other six will be prosecuted for illegal possession of arms. SOVIETS CELEBRATE RED RISE TO POWER In Moscow
of arms. SOVIETS CELEBRATE RED RISE TO POWER In Moscow and in the capitals of Europe, the Soviets yesterday celebrated the seventh anniversary of the accession to power of Lenin and Trotsky. Soviet representatives in Paris were present at a large dinner at the Hôtel Meurice, which was attended by members of the Diplomatic Corps of various countries which have recognized the Soviets. There was a brilliant function in London, where the Soviet Charge d’Affaires and Mme. Rakovsky gave a large reception at Chesham House, once the home of the Ambassador of Imperial Russia. Over the building floated the red
Ambassador of Imperial Russia. Over the building floated the red banner of Soviet Russia with a cross, hammer and sickle in gold. The house itself has been redecorated in cream and gold with Empire furniture. The heart of the celebration was in Moscow, where Kalinin and Trotsky reviewed a great parade before the tomb of Lenin. More than 800,000 persons took part in the demonstrations. WHISKY RAID IN CAPITAL WASHINGTON, Saturday. — A whisky still with a capacity of one thousand gallons has been seized in a raid by Federal prohibition officers directly across from the office of the House
prohibition officers directly across from the office of the House of Representatives. THE PARIS TIMES, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1924. CABINET MEN ATTEND THEIR POSTS Mr. Stanley Baldwin Goes to Chequers to Work (Paris Times Spécial) LONDON, Saturday. — Now that the new Cabinet has completed the formalities preliminary to taking office there is a comparative lull in the political arena. Several Ministers visited their departments today, but Mr. Baldwin has gone to Chequers, where he is spending the weekend. He will not be idle, however, as he intends to complete the list of his appointments as soon as he returns
the list of his appointments as soon as he returns to town. A number of minor posts have already been filled. Commander Eyres-Monsell has been retained as Chief Whip, and he is to be Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasury. It now appears certain that the Duchess of Atholl will act as Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Education. Mr. Churchill will probably take up residence at No. 11 Downing Street which is usually the home of the Chancellor of the Exchequer. An exception took place under the Labour Government as the place was occupied by Mr. Thomson, who was Secretary
the place was occupied by Mr. Thomson, who was Secretary of State, was due to an arrangement with Mr. Sidney Webb, who preferred his residence at Westminster. Short Honours List. Mr. James MacDonald has gone for the weekend to Oxford where his son is studying. His Honours List, which appeared last night, is the shortest on record and contains only five names. Mr. Benjamin Spoor, ex-Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasury, and Mr. William Graham, M.P., are to be Privy Councillors; Sir Cecil J. B. Hurst, legal adviser to the Foreign Office, is to be given the K.C.M.G., and Mr. Walford
Office, is to be given the K.C.M.G., and Mr. Walford H. M. Selby, of the Foreign Office, and Mr. Charles (Patrick) Russell, the ex-Premier’s private secretary, are to have the C.V.O. LATEST NEWS Giants Whitewash White Sox at 8-0 THE LEAGUE COMMISSION ON THE OPIUM TRADE Wall Street Opening. — Paris Markets These are the members of the preliminary conference on the opium trade and methods to check it which is now going on in Geneva. Left to right they are: Mr. Kaku, Japan; Mr. Clinchant, France; Mr. Sau Ke, China; Senhor Ferreira, Portugal; Mrs. Rachel Croydon, Secretary to the
China; Senhor Ferreira, Portugal; Mrs. Rachel Croydon, Secretary to the Conference; Mr. van Vettum, Holland; Prince Charosom, Siam; Mr. Campbell, India; and Sir Malcolm Dalby, England. Conferences on Opium Regulation May Be Marked by Stormy Sessions Episodes of Early Meetings Suggest There May Be Trouble When Powers Meet (Paris Times Spécial) GENEVA, Saturday. — The plenary session of the Narcotics Conference which opens here on November 17 under the auspices of the League of Nations threatens to be a stormy one in view of the heated arguments that have featured the preliminary conferences going on since November 3. Difficulty Met
the preliminary conferences going on since November 3. Difficulty Met With. These conferences have dealt with the subject of prepared opium and the greatest difficulty encountered came after the appointment of a subcommittee to investigate international regulations to which representatives of France, England, Japan and Holland were named. The Chinese delegate, Mr. Sau-Ke, proposed his name for this committee and on being turned down began opposition to the plans of the commission which threatens to block its work. India and Portugal are the other nations represented at the preliminary conferences. At the plenary conference on November 17 Russia may be
At the plenary conference on November 17 Russia may be represented. The delegates who are coming to the conference from the United States are Mr. Stephen G. Porter, chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs; Bishop Charles E. Brent, Mr. Rupert Blue, former Surgeon-General of the Public Health Service, Mrs. Elizabeth Washburn Wright, and Mr. Edwin L. Neville, of the State Department. Whereas the earlier conferences have chiefly been devoted to the discussion of regulations for opium traffic, the plenary conference will also discuss the question of the alkaloids such as morphine, heroin, cocaine and their derivatives. The New
such as morphine, heroin, cocaine and their derivatives. The New York Giants administered a decisive defeat to the Chicago White Sox when they staged a seventh inning rally. In this frame five hits, including two doubles, coupled with a brace of errors on the part of the Chicago backs top, netted six runs for the Giants. The crowd protested vainly to Johnny Evers, pleading with him to remove Ted Lyons from the fatal seventh, when the Tennessee batters faced the "Kid." Evers held him in, however, and made him take the bitter medicine to the last drop. The White Sox
the bitter medicine to the last drop. The White Sox poured out a brace of hits in each of the eighth and ninth innings, scoring one run in each inning, just to show that they had not used all of their stuff in the stretching frame, Jonathan held the Sox to nothing at all, by far the majority were put-outs and none of whom reached second base. Frank French poled two long flies into the centre field bleachers; and "Irish" Meusel hit one over into the stands, while the old reliable "Heinie" Groh knocked a clean two-base hit in the
reliable "Heinie" Groh knocked a clean two-base hit in the terrible seventh. Betworth 5,000 and 6. Approximately 1,500 Americans and French turned out for the first prize at the Colombes stadium - a worthy exhibition of the national pastime. And the players responded in great fashion, many prominent members of the American colony were recognized in the stands, and they all entered into the spirit of the affair with occasional quips that vied with the galaxy of choice phrases that the newspaper men contributed. ENGLISH RACING IVERPOOL RESULTS NOVEMBER HURDLE. - 1. West Countryman (5-1); 2. Civic Guard (6-1); 3.
- 1. West Countryman (5-1); 2. Civic Guard (6-1); 3. Belgian Boy (10-1). ALONE NURSERY. — 1. Inchcape Rock (8-1); 2. Market House (5-1); 3. Parrot (9-4). LIVERPOOL NURSERY. — 1. Field Argent (7-1); 2. Descriptive Colt (100-8); 3. Warrior Shield (8-1). VALENTINE'S STEEPLE-CHASE. — 1. Rock Meadow (10-1). GRAND CUP. — 1. Caravel (11-10); 2. Dunmow (9-2); 3. Amethystine (10-1) and Dinky (10-1), head-to-head. PALATINE TWO-YEAR-OLD.— 1. Grason (4-11); 2. Phaltan (20-1); 3. Parana (100-7). AUTUMN FOAL STAKES.— 1. Conquistador (4-11); 2. Phaltan (20-1); 3. Parana (100-7). ORMEROD PLATE.— 1. Inchroy; 2. Sewing Machine; 3. White Park. WINDSOR RESULTS
1. Inchroy; 2. Sewing Machine; 3. White Park. WINDSOR RESULTS THREE-YEAR-OLD. — 1. Dukes and Drakes (6-1); 2. Glendon (5-2); 3. Last Shot (100-6). BREST NURSERY. — 1. Papa Blues (100-8); 2. Turkish Holiday (5-1); 3. Red Curl Cut (104). FEDERAL COMMISSION DROPS DOUGLAS FIR CASE. WASHINGTON, Saturday.— The Federal Trade Commission has dropped its complaint against the Douglas Fir Lumber Company of San Francisco, and 12 other companies and individuals in the lumber business in the West and North-West. The complaint charged a combination to fix prices and a conspiracy to hinder and obstruct competition in the sale and
conspiracy to hinder and obstruct competition in the sale and distribution of lumber in Interstate and foreign commerce. FRENCH RACING SAINT-CLOUD RESULTS PRIX DE SANNOIS (2.800 m.). — 1. Le Grélon; 2. Nicot; 3. Obra. Pariage (10 fr.).—W.: 18.50. PI.: 13.50, 20.50, 31.50. Pelouse (5 fr.).—W.: 10. PI.: 6.50, 10, 13.50. PRIX CHENE-ROYAL (900 m.). — 1. Masked Marvel; 2. Callirate; 3. Sultana. Pariage (10 fr.).—W.: 20.50. PI.: 11. 50, 16.50, 14.50. Pelouse (5 fr.).—W.: 12.50. PI.: 5.50, 7.50, 8. PRIX DE MEULAN (1.300 m.). — 1. Puritan; 2. Angora; 3. Sagaciabelle. Pariage (10 fr.).—W.: 35. PI.: 23.50, 21.50. Pelouse
3. Sagaciabelle. Pariage (10 fr.).—W.: 35. PI.: 23.50, 21.50. Pelouse (5 fr.).—W.: 19.50. PI.: 11.50, 11. PRIX DE L’ELEVAGE (2.400 m.) — 1. Cerfeuil; 2. Satyricon; 3. Quinze Mille. Pariage (10 fr.).—W.: 25.50. PI.: 14, 41, 18. Pelouse (5 fr.).--W.: 12.50. PI.: 6.50, 30. 9.50, TIPS FOR AUTEUIL PRIX ARCLEGER. — Bus, Etourdi III. PRIX DU PERRAY—Timgad, Montgobert. PRIX DE CHALONS.—Remoray, Ortie. PRIX DE MONTREUIL.—Light For Age, Rocking Chair. PRIX VERTIGE.—Fauche le Pré, Guémul. STORMS HIT SOUTH FRANCE DRAGUIGNAN (Vaucluse), Saturday. —Violent thunderstorms are reported throughout this région. IS BALANCED; TO CUT TAXES (Paris Times Spécial) BERLIN, Saturday.— In November,
TO CUT TAXES (Paris Times Spécial) BERLIN, Saturday.— In November, 1923, the German Government suddenly ended its policy of deliberate monetary inflation and halted the dizzy downward progress of its currency by instituting the Rentenmark. One year later Germany’s financial prosperity is so great that the Government, it is announced officially today, will now proceed to reduce taxation. A year ago Germany had no Budget, taxes could not be collected, and the chaos in the country’s financial affairs was complete. Today not only is the Budget practically balanced but the revenue from taxation in 1924 is due to exceed all
revenue from taxation in 1924 is due to exceed all official estimates. The Reich’s financial strength today is unparalleled in few other European countries. Surplus in Sight. German Budget estimates called for an outlay of 5,200,000,000 gold marks for the current fiscal year. In the first nine months of 1924 already receipts from taxation reached 4,313,000,000 gold marks, so that the income for the remaining three months is virtually certain to provide a surplus. Political considerations bring a revelation which German officials admit may cause criticism in the Allied nations, opponents of the Dawes Plan, for example, are expected to
opponents of the Dawes Plan, for example, are expected to point out that this news is given only after the 800,000,000 gold mark international Loan to Germany has been assured. The present Government, however, seeks to win votes to assure its continuance in power after the general election next month. To this end it promises that if it remains in power it will: 1. Stop discharging civil servants at the end of the year. 2. Raise the salaries of those left. 3. Permit payment of taxes instantly to be delayed. 4. Reduce taxation on income, on business turnover, on corporations
4. Reduce taxation on income, on business turnover, on corporations and on stock exchange transactions. 5. Even give back some value to German State and War Loans by resuming payment of interest thereon. This last promised measure is the one calculated to bring the most votes to the parties now in power but it is also stated that a determined effort will be made after the election to bring down the cost of living, which has advanced less in Germany than in most of Europe. Finally and most significantly, the Reichsbank is preparing to issue in a few days a
Reichsbank is preparing to issue in a few days a new gold currency which will prove the final complete return of German finances to normal conditions. WALL STREET (Paris Times Radio) NEW YORK, Saturday,—Rails are again the leaders in a strong and active Wall Street stock market, dragging industrials and specialties with them in a renewed forward spurt of prices. The volume of business is steadily in record figures. The election returns showing the defeat of Senator Magnus Johnson, a confirmed advocate of radical railroad legislation, furnish a new stimulus for bullish demonstrations in rail issues. Prominent among the movers
for bullish demonstrations in rail issues. Prominent among the movers are Union Pacific, Atchison and New York Central. There is a good demand for industrials to the belief that the way is now clear for important plans relative to favorable capital readjustments. Commission houses report that public buying is broadening throughout the country. Cotton Holds Firm. Cotton is firmer than it has been in weeks before. Private estimates as of October 27 give the crop as 13,000,000 bales but it is apparent that foreign buyers are not taking chances. A new high weekly record for cotton exports was made last
new high weekly record for cotton exports was made last week, with the month of October the largest since October, 1919. The improved position of the farmers is reflected in the October sales of the mail order house, Sears, Roebuck and Company. These amounted to $23,000,000, an increase of 5.4 percent as against 1923. The bond market, in its turn, is active and firm, although some irregularity is remarked in Government issues. German Loan bonds remain steadily in the neighborhood of 94. Crude Prices Rise. Oils are growing stronger, on news that the price of the raw product is rising
news that the price of the raw product is rising in various parts of the country and the announcement that there is a further weekly reduction in the daily average of crude production. The money market is somewhat firmer on the calling of loans but market leaders are convinced that the upward swing will continue for an appreciable period. Wall Street had discounted the election of Mr. Coolidge, but not the election of a Republican House of Representatives. The following are the opening prices in Wall Street today:— Today Previous Close American Can no. 3/4 140. Anaconda Copper .... 37
Close American Can no. 3/4 140. Anaconda Copper .... 37 7/8 36 7/8 Baldwin Locomotive 121, 98 7/8 General Motors ..... 57 1/2 57 1/4 Kennecott Copper .... 48 1/4 47 5/8 Standard Oil of Indiana 58 7/8 58 3/4 5 1/8 Oil of New Jersey.. ... 37 1/8 37 Studabaker 38 3/4 38 3/4 United States Steel ., 112 3/8, 111 7/8 Change on Paris — Cable Transfers London. — PARIS BOURSE The first Saturday session of the winter on the Paris Bourse brought no alteration today in the tendency that business there has displayed for the last few
tendency that business there has displayed for the last few days. Once more today the tendency was heavy and irregular. Local issues were again largely neglected and this fact had a pronounced influence on the prices they registered. The consequence was easiness in most departments and even slight recessions here and there. Arbitrage values held up fairly well upon the firmness of sterling. Sugar issues were hesitating. On the Corn, arbitrage issues were active but there was only a small volume of trading with the London stock market closed. The market was calm at the close. The following were the
market was calm at the close. The following were the closing prices: — GOVERNMENT SECURITIES. Today. Previous Close. 50.50 49.95 1917 .... 50.30 50.09 1920 .... 72.30 72.50 73.30 73.49 GOVERNMENT SECURITIES FINANCIAL FLASHES New York banks have granted to Cologne a $2,000,000 short-term credit. The quarterly report of the Shell Union Oil Corporation shows increases of $33,877,000 in the total income and of $31,661,000 in the surplus. FRENCH 19.09 4.58.75 STRIKE IN NEWFOUNDLAND St. John's Longshoremen Down Tools And Stop Others from Working. SAINT JOHN'S (Newfoundland), Saturday.—The longshoremen here are on strike, and despite the intervention of the police
are on strike, and despite the intervention of the police they have been able to prevent the importation of strike breakers. The ship companies have applied to the Government for a warship to protect freight on the piers. DUTCH FLIGHT LEAVES BAGHDAD BAGHDAD, Saturday.—The Dutch fliers have left here on their way to Java. Their next stop is Bushire. Prent 3% Do. 4% Do. 5% Do. 6% FOREIGN British cons. 2 1/2 % Egypte-Uniecl ... Japan 5 % 19?? ..... Russian Cons. ...... Do. 5% 1906 .... Spanish Extra, 4 %, ... Turkish Unified .... 208.50 263.20 262.75 19.85 20.72
%, ... Turkish Unified .... 208.50 263.20 262.75 19.85 20.72 54.20 RAILROADS, . 666.00 715.00 . 1005.00 . 790,00 890,00 FRENCH Est ............. m* Nord" Or.'eaps P-L.M. .......... „ foreign railways, iwr W* U3Q.00 CniQ,, Mil, & Stl, p aU j 121U.00 Cincinnati, Louisville, & Nashville ... 1 .y, ijavon H. inion Nitrate Railways v U 10.00 Mexican north of span Royal Portuguese ... Banco de France ^ 4 ^ 3 Comptoir d’Escompte crédit Lyonnais .... 5QoiéGénérale Union Parisienne * Utomaan Bank 206.00 264.00 264.00 17.35 19.85 217.00 53.40 670.00 705.00 1013.00 800,00 930,00 1338.00 1185.00 1099.00 1010,00 1043.00 The
705.00 1013.00 800,00 930,00 1338.00 1185.00 1099.00 1010,00 1043.00 The City of Toronto issue of $9,971,000 of 4 1/2 percent bonds, payable in Toronto and London, was sold at $96.1874. This is the largest domestic issue ever offered in Toronto. The world's production of artificial silk during the year 1924 is estimated at 40,000,000 lb. For the first six months of this year the output was 17,364,582 lb., as against 35,380,000 lb. for the whole year 1923 and 8,000,000 for the year 1920. 7610.00 071.00 1540.00 778.00 970.00 860.00 Argentin 4% % 1989 A 0 ÎEfUCA _^ f 1À Ixi*
4% % 1989 A 0 ÎEfUCA _^ f 1À Ixi* rr r* >s . . V !’* 20 Dit, 5% Qq) i 900 sold 1010 à% L d’g, isOs Buenos-A. m % 1009 DO. 4 1/2% I 910 coïta Paca 5% 1911.. €r$d. i-con. Argentin llialti 5% 1910 rUg,Uay Mexican 4 % 1906 !!* . Do. 1% 1910 ...* m D° 6% (Bonds:.* ■ Min. Geraes 5 % 1917 Do. 4 1/2% tario 8. Paulo 5 % Gd. 1905 Uruguay 3 1/4 1891. Do. 5 % Gold 1909 French Santa Fé Rail. Mexico El Oro Mining. Bank of London &
Fé Rail. Mexico El Oro Mining. Bank of London & Mexico National B’k of Mexico Spanish Bank of Rio MINE. Central Mining Chartered .. /.. De Beers, Ord. do. Preferred Rio Tinto, Ord. Utah Copper ., 70,20 233.00 835.00 115.00 600.00 630.00 73.00 77.00 750.00 475,00 365.00 949.00 425.00 24 .00 623.00 155.00 ... 1042.00 ’ 52.25 ... 1025.00 .... 1015.00 ♦ 3035.00 ... 1539.00 MEXICAN Egyptian, ord... 88 sa Royal Dutch ....... 25800.00 Shell 380,00 MISCELLANEOUS Suez Canal 771 n ne; Ole. Gêne. Transatlant, 151.00 Egyptian Sugar Refining. 1050 Say Sugar ......... 1765.00 Hispanica, Ord, ....a .165.00 7620.00 967.00
Say Sugar ......... 1765.00 Hispanica, Ord, ....a .165.00 7620.00 967.00 1562.00 776.00 985.00 862.00 71.60 232.03 858.00 146,00 500.00 620.00 70.00 732.00 460.00 385.00 95 . 1.00 429,50 242 fio 622.00 154.00 1041.00 51.75 1025.00 1013.00. 3.056.00 1545.00 SS .73 25,400,00 375. The visible supply of wheat in Canada has increased by 1,800,000 bushels on the week to 19,947,000 bushels, against 31,828,000 bushels last year, while the visible supply of oats is 1,266,000 bushels larger on the week at 10,814,000 bushels, compared with 4,269,000 bushels a year ago. It is officially announced in London that the percentage of standard production
officially announced in London that the percentage of standard production of rubber that may be exported on the minimum levy from Ceylon, the straits Settlements, and the Malay States for the quarter beginning November 1st has been fixed at 50, this being 5 percent less than for the preceding quarter. The following private estimates of the American cotton crop have been issued at New-York: Fener and Bean, crop 11,935,000 bales, percentage spun 79.4; National Ginners’ Association, crop 12,580,000 bales, amount spun 9,740,000 bales; Messrs. McFaradden, condition 85.3, crop 12,787,000 bales; Watkins Bureau, crop 12,790,000 bales. Official statements regarding the output