THE CHINA MAIL
EXTRA.
HONGKONG, SATURDAY, JULY 30,
TO-DAY'S
CABLES.
-(Rexter's Service to the China Mail)
SHIPPING MATTERS.
INTERNATIONAL MARITIME CONFERENCE DISCUSSED.
Antwerr, July 29, The International Maritime Conference discussed the question limitation of shipowners' responsibility and other legal questions relating mortgages and prior claims on shipping property.
TRANS-PACIFIC CABLE.
AMERICAN GOVERNMENT PREPARED TO UNDERTAKE TASK
WASHINGTON, July 30,
1921.
VICTORIA BRITISH SCHOOL.
TAIKOO CLUB ENTERTAINMENT.
To aid the work of the Ministering- Children's League the scholar of the Victoria British School gate a capital entertainment last night in the Taikoo Clab Hall There was a large audience, beaded by HE. the Governor of worthy efforts of the youngsters and Lady Stubbs, and the praise-
were rewarded with constant applause.
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It is announced that Mr. Hughes has recommended and President Harding approved the Government laying a trans-Pacific cable if private enterprise is not willing to undertake the task,
WASHINGTON, July 30. Referring to the proceedings of the international communications con- ference, Mr. Hughes, Secretary of State, said that it was probable the former German cable between Guam and Yap would be allocated to the
United States.
AMERICAN SHIPPING.
SHIPPING BOARD DEMANDS FAIR OPPORTUNITY,
WASHINGTON, July 30.
In order to ensure fair treatment for American merchantmen it is understood the United States Shipping Board's policy will be insistent on other nations giving proper opportunity for American ships if they wish to avoid retaliatory measures.
BOLSHEVIKS RELEASE AMERICAN PRISONERS.
PARS, July 29.
A message from Reval states that the Bolshevik Government has decided to release 23 imprisoned Americans.
HAVRE DOCK LOOKOUT.
\HAVRE, July 29.
A lockout of dock workers will be proclaimed on August, xa a protest against the workmen's demands.
PILGRIM TEROENTENARY.
WASHINGTON, July 29.
President Harding and family sailed aboard the presidential yacht "Mayflower" to attend the Pilgrim tercentenary celebrations at Plymouth on Monday.
IMPERIAL CONFERENCE.
CANADA'S PREMIER SATISFIED.
LONDON, July 30.
A one het play from uncle "Tam's Cabin formed the first part of the programme. The scene of it was laid in the bedroom of bfles Ophelia, the part of the last mentioned being sustained quite capably by Cissie Polley while Louise Wilson portrayed in charming fashion the role of Little. Eva and Bessie McCubbin made an was taken up with the presentation excellent Topsy. Most of the evening of an enchanting little fairy play entitled "The Sleeping Beauty" and goblins of all ages and sizes made in which daintily costumed fairies captivating picture. The mall well trained and a good share of performers had been wonderfully the credit for the success attending the entertainment is doe to those who taught them their steps.
The performance concluded with an attractive display of rythmic dancing.
The programme was as follows >--- Part I. A one Act play from "Uncle Tom's Cabin."
Miss Ophelia Cissie Polley
Scene L Miss Ophelia's Bedroom. Little Eva ..........Louise Wilson Topsy ....... ................ Bessie McCubbin Part II. "The Sleeping Beauty." King
....Nan Ferguson. Queen
Cathy Ferguson ......Cissic Polley
Nurse ****** Princess....
........Bessie McCubbin
...Louise Wilson
Princes the a
Nettlesting... ..Keith Boiton 1st Fairy... 2nd Fairy
..Mamie Wallace
3rd Fairy
Lilian Nicol .....Betty Nicol
Fairies-M. Fowler, A. Fowler, V. Bateman, M. Dunlevy, G. Sara, E. more, M. Lyle and E. Bolton. Button, K. Clarke, Y. Langley, L. Pa
Goblins J. McCubbin, A. Mo Cubbin, J. Muirhead, B. Eldridge, G. Tacchi, S. Alson, J. Wilson, D. Ritchie, D. Ling, B. Bickford, G. H F. Fowler and S. Fowler.
Act L Opening Chorus: "Marching in the Moonlight."
Songs" Lullaby." "Tree Song.”
.Scene L The Palace Nursery. Act II. Sixteen Years Later. Scene: The Old Tower. Song:"Angel of Sleep."
Act III One Hundred Years Later. Scene: In The Wood Song "There are Lots OʻLittle Lights up in the Sky." Prince Charming.
Act IV. Scene: The Old Tower. Night." Songs Ding Dong," "Good
Part III. Rythmic Dancing by N Ferguson, C. Ferguson, M. Wallace, L. Passmore, L. Wilson, B. McCubbin,
Mr. Melghen, Premier of Canada, who is returning home to morrow, interviewed by Reuter, declared that the conference had reached decisions on those questions concerning the Dominions most. He was returning satisfied with the trend generally and the progress made. Although they had not all come with "Come Lassies and Lada." Danca
of erents Fowler and C. Polley. Dance I:
the same views common objects were sought and common ground had been II. found. Mr. Meighen laid stress on the importance of not allowing the disarmament conference to fail. He declared that he was impressed by
In The Shadows."
the fair disposition of British statesmen to the Dominions premiers, also held at the Repulse Bay Hotel on Tea and dinner dances will be with the spirit of unity and equality manifested at all discussions.
Monday, August 1:
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