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April 25, 1920, Tamperature 71.
HONGKONG, MONDAY, APRIL 25, 1921: 日八十月三酉辛克飛年十萬尺家中:
April 25, 1921, Temperature 74
Barometer 29.79.
No. 18.241.
號五十月四年二十二百九千一英
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OCCUPATION OF THE RHUR THREATENED.
THE ALLIED CONFERENCE.
LONDON, April 24, Reuter learns that Mr. Lloyd George, M. Brized, and Mr. Lang held a conference at Hythe this afternoon at which the French proposals were discussed. No decisions were reached because the conversations were only informal Decisions will be made at the meeting of the Supreme Council which is to be held on April 30, in London if the strike confiates but other wise in Paris. It is understood, however, that the premiers are agreed with regard to general decisions, subject to confirmation by the Supreme Council On principle, the adoption of the French proposals unions, It is understood that in the event of occupation of the Rubz no British troops will be employed, but there will be certain cavalry and tanks to show the solidarity of the Allies. It is pointed out that the Paris agreement still stands without suggestion of any modification of it.
LONDON, April 24.
The Hythe conference lasted all day. The premiers examined the experts' reports on the German note with regard to reconstruction of the devastated areas and afterwards discussed methods of exacting payment from Germany. It is stated that the discussions showed complete British and French agreement with regard to the necessity of immediately compell- ing Germany to pay. The premiers examined methods suggested in liberal and labour circles to impose fresh sanctions in order to produce a satis factory.solation.
PREMIER'S STATEMENT.
LONDON, April 24.
CHARGED WITH FORGERY.
A DISPUTED RECEIPT.
CRIMINAL COURT PROSECUTION,
Charges of forgery and false pre- tences involving sum of $5,0 were preferred at the Criminal Court 10-day against Chinese named Sham Lai-sang, managing partner of The case was the Kowloon Stores. heard before the Acting Chiel Justice Mr. H. H. J. Compertz) and a jury of seren," composed as follows: Messrs. W. Stewart (foreman), C. H. Summers, A. L. Silva, H. 1. Lamb, J. M. Silva, R. C. Wallace and P. R. Glendinning.
The complainant in the case is a Dutch merchant and, during the em panelling of the jury. Mr. F. C. Jen- kin,. the accused's counsel, challenged one of the jurors called, on the ground Apparently of the Batter's Dutch nationality. The next juryman called proved to be a Chinese and the Crown Prosecutor (Mr. F. Dyer Ball), "re- marking that he was equally justified in entering as objection on the ground of nationality. had him stood down 2150.
Briefly outlining the Crow case to the jury, Mr. Dyer Ball related that the complainant. Mr. Jan Hen- drik van Gennep Luhrs, was managing director of the Holland-Pacific Trad ing Company, a firm of importers and exporters. In the early part of last August an arrangement was made under which the firm was to supply the Kowicon Stores, with a quantity) of wines and spirits on consignment. Accused's firm was to receive three per cent, commission on all goods sold and in accordance with the agreement shipments of wines and spirits were Forwarded for sale on that basis. Act
Mr. Lloyd George, interviewed by a representative of Reuter, stated that the two premiers discussed the question of further penalties. One difficulty was another German note-being on its way. He said that the last German note was satisfactory as far as it went, but it only dealt with part of the question. It did not even touch the balance of reparations. He anticipated that the next conference would be held on April 30 in London. All the Allies would be present. Meanwhile it was idle to talk of conclusions being reached. The Hythe talks had been very friendly. The occupation of the Ruhr was discussed. There was no doubt that if Germany did доб make a satisfactory proposal the Allies would -occupy the Ruhr. Nobody wanted - to do this mans to an end, but Germany was undoubtedly. In default. Icused paid up fairly well for the goods Meanwhile the Government was awaiting fresh preposals. from Berlin. Germany's last note did not contain any plan but only indications, Britain did not want to impose terms but was convinced that Germany was able to pay the Paris terms.
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LONDON, April 24. The strange discrepancy in the reports on the tenoux of the German reply with regard to the Reichsbank gold reserves has been cleared up Contrary to the Brussels message dated April 23, the text of the reply transmitted by Paris messages shows that the Germans oppose the Allied demand on the ground that the Reichsbank is a private and independent company and its removal would entail a very serious economic crisis in Germany, but offered immediately to introduce legislation extending until October 1 the prohibition of the export of gold from Germany without the approval of the Reparations Commission which expires on May 1.
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MALTA, April 24.
he sold at first but by the end of the year his indebtedness amounted to $2,000Mr. Luhrs brought pressore
to bear on accused and, although Jur. || ther payments were made" à debit balance of $1,000 still remained. “On}} February 17 a writ was issued against recovery of the accused for the amoont and accused paid the debt before the matter came into Court.
On the day when the summons against the accused was paid, counsel proceeded, Luhrs received from the accused's solicitors a letter claiming payment of $4,638.13 alleged to be due in respect of cash deposited and commission. Complainant was aimazed and on applying to the ac- cused's solicitors for an explanation of the matter he was shown a docu-
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ment purporting to be a receipt, THE GENERAL ELECTRIC CO. (of China), Ltd;
signed by Mr. Luhrs, for the sum of $5,000 alleged to have been deposited with him by the accused. There were striking resemblances between the document in question and certain blank contract forms, bearing com- plainant's signature, which accused had obtained for the ostensible pur- pose of negotiating forward sales. The Crown Prosecutor said that it was not disputed that the signature on the document was that of Mr. Luhrs and it looked as though the paper on which the alleged receipt
After a storm of great violence the day dawned fine and bright. Valetta wore her gayest aspect and the route through which the Prince was to pass was beflagged with British, Japanese and Maltese fags and other devices. Long before the Prince's arrival every vantage place surrounding the barbour was packed with people standing ten or fifteen deep. The was written had been cut out of one "Katori" and "Kashima" were escorted into the harbour by six British denied that he had received the sum of the contract forms. Complainant destroyers with seaplanes hovering overhead. The "Katori" entered first, of $5,000 from the accused
the Prince standing on the bridge. The ships steamed slowly to their Evidence on the lines of counsel's moorings amid a thundering salute from the British warships which were opening statement and similar to that dressed from stem to stern, with the Japanese flag flying at the mainmast, adduced at the Police Court hearing was proceeding when this edition The British crews manned the ship and cheered lustily, whilst the bands went to press. played the Japanese anthem. The Governor is now boarding the “Katori " to welcome the Royal visitor.
DENSE CROWDS.
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WHY
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"HALOTON'
At upon the Crown Prince landedfrom a pinnace at the Customs House, accompanied by members of his suite. The Governor received him with a guard of honour of the Malta Artillery. The royal salute was given and
In the sense in which this phrase is the Japanese anthem played. The Prince, who was wearing admiral's used to day, it is understood to mean uniform and decorations, looked very well, He inspected the guard and after-days of peace, a period of calm and wards entered the Governor's motor car and drove to the Palace through prosperity and happiness. But, were densely packed streets lined with police. Alighting at the Palace Square, it not for a metaphorical significance, "halcyon days" would properly occur which was thronged to its utmost capacity, the Prince received the Royal only during the week preceding and salute from the Easer's guard of honour, the band playing the anthem and the week following the winter solstice the Crowds uncovering their heads and displaying other signs of respectful--the shortest day in the year, welcome. At the Palace, besides the Governor, the Archbishop, fing officersThese fourteen days were by the and heads of civil, naval, and military departments had assembled and were because of the legend that the king- ancient Greeks, exiled halcyon " presented severally.” After that the Crown Prince returned on board. This fisher or haleyön bird was making ite afternoon he is attending the opera
test at this time of the year, and that the sea was always still in order that
the male bird might have no trouble
in securing food for himself and his mate. This misconception of natural
The Crown Prince, accompanied by the Governor, and attended by suite, was present at a malinee performance of Othello" in the Theatre Royal which was decorated: Leaving the theatre the Prince received an history persisted in space of the fact enthusiastic ovation from a large crowd shipyardkawo-pihtig state dinner #
"afterwards #
and Air Force
whilet British; warrant officers .cont
that the Greeks were really deep tside. The Prince motored to 8 stadents of bird and animal bert, iven al San Antonio Palace, and Aradualys
Bent
officers of the Navy, Army-in-ils Bgurative- icers at the Union Cint Peace, tranquilit
a smile for the good old days” to Japanese
"which" persons" of the passing genere
kways referring
are entertaining.
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