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PEACE. CONFERENCE.
INTERIM REPORT ON REPARATION,
Paris, April 11. The first interim report of the second Sub-Committee of the Peace Conference on Reparation, dealing with the financial capacity of the States and means of payment, was adopted on Tuesday. American Wireless
DAMAGE VALEATION.
Paris. April 11, The Commission concerned has decided to present its report to the first Commission on the categories of damage and method of valuation to the General Secretary of the Peace Conference.- American Wireless.
POLAND'S CLAIMS.
Paris, April 11. M. Paderewski, Premier of Poland, appeared before the Council; of Four on Wednesday and presented the claims of Poland.- American Hareless,
L. S. OFFICERS ORDERED TO REPORT.
Washington, April 11. Col. Robert H. Sillorann and Col. Joseph D. Deitch have been ordered to report to Major-General Graves, Commanding the American forces in Siberia-American Wireles
TELEGRAPHIC INTERRUPTION IN UNITED STATES.
San Francisco, April 11.
A heavy sleet-storm over Nebraska, Kansas and Texas interrupt- ed all telegraphic communications between the Pacific Coast and the Eastern States of the United States on Wednesday morning. American Wirelesss.
PRESIDENT WILSON'S HOMEWARD JOURNET.
Paris. April 11. President Wilson has ordered the transport George Washington to depart for France at the earliest time possible.
The Assistant Secretary of the Navy. Mr. F. Roosevelt, has an- nounced that the transport George Washington would leave on Fri- day, April 18th-America Wireless,
ALLIED INVASION OF ODESSA.
Paris April 11.
The invasion of the last seaport of Odessa by the Allied forces is confirmed officially. - American. "Wireless,
SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.
(From Our Den Correspondenth.) -
A SINGAPORE REPORT DENIED.
Singapore, April 11.
The Surveyor General of Ships denies the report regarding the visit of a party of engineers to Java to survey the German ships there.
THE SERIAL ROUTE TO AUSTRALIA.
Singapore. April 11.
General Burton, interviewed on leaving for Java ports, said his visit in connection with the aerial route to Australia had been satisfactory, but he could say nothing definite for publication.
A SINGAPORE MURDER CASE,
Singapore, April 11.
One of the eight prisoners who recently broke gaol has been recaptured. Helwas originally charged with attempted murder, but the victim dying since he escaped, he is now charged with murder.
EARLIER TELEGRAMS.
THE RUSSIAN SITUATION.
A DANGER AVERTED.
London, April 7
The War Office states that according to later informa tion from Murmansk the immediate danger of a Finnish- Karelian rising has been averted.
APPEAL FOR BRITISH VOLUNTEERS.
London, April 8.
The War Office has issued an appeal for immediate volunteers for the North Russia Relief Force, which is states will consist mainly of trained soldiers, including demobilised and discharged men Men re-enlisting must be ft for general service and be over nineteen. Ex-soldiers will be given their previous, rank and the pay will be same as the armies of occupation, The maximum period of en. listment is a year, but no man re-enlisting will be kept longer than required for this special service, on the com- pletion of which all men will be given two monthe' furlough on' full pay.
ENEMY OFFENSIVE FORECASTED.
London, April 9. A-British North Russia oficial message says: On the Archangel" sector, it is belieyed the enemy is preparing a further offensive on the railway front, -
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SATURDAY, APRIL 12.
REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
THE PEACE DISCUSSIONS.
THE LATEST OPINIONS.:
1919.
Paris, April 72. It is expected that the question of reparations will be settled. at another four or five aittings of the Council.
French diplomatic circles are of opinion that the peace Preliminaries may apply not merely to Germany but to other enemy countries as well.
EARLIER TELEGRAMS.
THE PEACE QUESTION.
PRESIDENT WILSON AND FRENCH.CLAIMS.
Paris, April 8 "Liberte" declares that President Wilson is still bedrid- dea. He has adhered, through Colonel House, to the essential points of the French financial claims.
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OTHER ITEMS.
Paris, April 9. President Wilson's order for the steamer George Wash- fagtop to come over to Brest for his return to the United States means that in his opinion, the main lines of peace covering bis principles can be settled within ten days. Be- kides, his presence in the United States is urgently needed
Germany will be asked to pay a sum of one milliard pounds in 1919 and 1920. An inter-Allied Commission after 1990 will decide upon the whole sam to be exacted from Germany.
The Paris Municipalits strongly supports the suggestion." that Paris should be the headquarters of the League of Nations. The French Government is passive, not raking
Rides.
The "Temps" publishes a letter from the Japanese Depaty Nagashima insisting on the immediate conclusion of peace, including circumstantial stipulations concerning the settlement of the questions of frontiers, indemnity and punishment of the perpetrators of crimes against the na tions. The study of the Nations League would come after- wards.
A DENIAL
Later. The rumour of the early departure of President Wilson, mentioned by some American newspapers, is absolutely con- tradicted.
AFFAIRS IN GERMANY.
Berlin, April 7. The Bavarian Government has gone to Nuremberg. Herr Hoffman, the Premier, announced that the Government has not retired but has merely transferred its seat from Munich. The Social Democratic parties, which are still sitting at Nuremberg, voted yesterday by 42 to 8 against the Soviet Repablic. The newspapers of Berlin opine that & crisis has been reached. It is a trial of strength between North and South Bavaria, also between the Communista with the Independents and Majority Socialists. Sanguinary collisions are anticipated. A telegram from Copenhagen points out that the Bavarian Government is non-existent as at least two members of the Government, Simon and Unterleitner, have joined the Soviet movement, being in. claded in the provisional list of people's Commissaries, with Tachion, Segitz and others.
The Sovietic transformation of the Bavarian Repablic is considered calmaly by the French press, they only remark- ing that close union between the Allies is necessary.
MR. LLOYD GEORGE AND INDEMNITIES.
London, April ə
The Press Bureau says that replying to a telegram from members of the House of Commcns concerning indemnities Mr. Lloyd George has telegraphed to Mr. Kennedy Joaca as follows: "My colleagues and I mean to stand faithfully by all the pledges given to our constituencies.
We are pre pared at ang moment to submit to the judgment of Parlia-' ment and, if necessary, of the country. Our efforts are loyally to redeem our promises."
M. CLEMENCEAU'S ASSAILANT..
Paris, April 8.
M. Poincare has commuted the death sentence, on Cot- tin, M. Clemenceau's assailant, to ten years imprisonment
FRENCH HOURS OF LABOUR.
Paria, April &
The Labour Minister introduced in the French Chamber a bill drawn up in agreement with the employers' and work- men's representatives, limiting work in commerce and in- dustry to eight hours only or forty-eight hours weekly.
CHINA AND JAPAN.
Paris, April 8.
At the instance of the Chinese delegation the French- newspapers publish extracts from the Peking Government's protest claiming the annulment of Japan's 21 demands of 1915.
THE KAISER'S FUTURE.
Paris, April 9
There are ridications of the decision of the Pesos Con- ference to secara the extradition of the Kaiser from Holland with a view to his future detention under the restraint of the Allies.
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DEATH PENALTY FOR SINKING HOSPITALSHIPS.
Rear Admiral' 'Bir' Reginald all, a member of the committee which is considering the punish..... mant of Germans who have
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TELEGRAMS.
(Wish Taz. Yat Po-Service.)
Paking, April 11. President Wilson's letter to the Philippine Commissioners re-
The fourth annual show of the Hongkong Dog and Poultry Association was held to-day, at Happy Valley. There was
committed atrocities on land record number of entries, both of doge and, poultry and some rary fine, dogs and birds were disclosures in opening his election and sea, made sozia interesting arhibited, making the task of campaign in the West Derby judging very difficult At the Division of Liverpool recently. close of the judging, Lady Rees Davies gracefully presented the already drafted its method ofgarding independence, and the special prizes to the winners, for procedure. It recognised that creation of a Provisional Govern which service she
was there were two classes of offendment by the Koreans, have appropriately thanked. The arthe perpetrator of the deed brought about a complete change- officials were:-
and, the higher authority who in the attitude of the military ordered it. They had to treat both parties in Peking. Chu Shu- the case of the hospital ship announces that in the future with justice and no mercy. In isang resigns, and the President Llandovery Castle, for instance, Administrative policy will en the man who sank her would be tirely conforta to pablic opinion. brought to trial. He would be Official.circles are confident that defended by counsel in open court early pesce may be expected and if convicted he would die. between North and South,
Patrons:-His Excellency the Officer Administering the Govern ment the Hon. Mr. Claude Severn. C.M.G.). His Honour Sir Wm, Rees Davies, Kt.
A man who was found guilty of
Committee:-The Hon. Sir C. P. Chater, C.M.G., Commander C. W. Beckwith, RN., Hoo. Mr.
The question of how China P. H. Holyoak, Mr. H. J. Gedge, an atrocity against humanity not lost Formosa, raised by the foreign Dr. Forsyth, Mr. Leo. Longinotto, against international law, but Mr. F. H. Dillon, Mr. J. C. Weng, against the laws of civilisation Fress, is reflecting greatly on Mr. E. V. M. de Sousa, Mr. J. F.would have to prove that he Japan.
Shanghai, April. ĮĮ. obeyed superior orders or suffer. MacCarthy, Segt. W. Pi, B.K.P. If be proved that he obeyed orders, Japan lodges a strong protest and Mr. M. S. Northcote.
Hon. Seoretary and Treasurer. the higher authorities-it did not contracted by Chang King-yiu then they would proceed against against the Ammunition Loan -Mr. G. W. Gegg.
matter how high. Great Britain's(Kanaa Tuchun) with a certain arm was long enough to reach, them.
Special Stewards, Meaars. B. L. Frost and F. H. Dillion.
Jadges.-Dogs:-Mr. A. Gib- son. M.R.C.V.S., Mr. H. J. Gedge, Mr. G. W. Gegg, Mr. J. F. MacCarthy. Poultry :-Ur.J. F. MacCarthy.
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MANILA'S AERIAL POST,
American firm.
The Ministry of Finance has hypothecated Eve millions worth. of new domestic bonds with a twith a certain Japanese baük, with monthly interest of 12 par ceat. and redemption within
Four mailing stations will be The Guarantors were:-The established at various parts of four months. Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak, Dr. Manila by the Bureau of Posts for Yesterday's formal meeting of the Lindsay Woods and Messrs. H. the mailing of matter which has Peace Conference resumed the dis- J. Gedge, M. S. Northcote, G. W. received the first aerial mail stamp cussion on the military question, Gegg. G. H. Wilson,
Leo. of the Philippines last week-end during which the method of how Longinotto, J. F. MacCarty, W.when Miss Rath Law took the to reduce the number of soldiers Pitt, J. C. Wung, F. FL. Dillon, first mail sack aloft with her. B. L. From, W. Ward and A. Special post cards, bearing the delegate inade
was first brought up. A certain the following Gibson.
picture of the famous ariatrice, Prizes were presented by Sir had been printed and mailed in the number during the 5th year proposal:-First, to reduce to Paul Chater, C.M.G., Sir Ellis large numbers at the stations that
secondly, of Republic; Kadoorie, Hon. Mr. D. Landale, are to be established.
wanber during the Dr. G. P. Jordan and Messrs. M. S. Northcote, N. J. Stabb, H. J. Gedge, H. P. White, T. F. Hough, C. E Warren, D. M. Ross, H. B. L. Dowbiggin, and the Hongkong Poultry Association.
POULTRY.
White Leghorn Cocks-1, Mr. F. H. Dilloa; 2. Mr. J. G. Kyaoch: 3, Mrs. Makebam.
White Leghorn Hena-1, Mrs.
the
3rd year
to
of the Repablic; thirdly, to the number during
divisions.
Not for Competition. Besides the last year of the Manchurian the above, there were many fine regime, when there were only 21 exhibits shown, not for competi-
He also urged that tion, by the Victoria Ex-the military expenses should not perimental Farm (Mr. Leo exceed one-third of the total of Loogiaetto), which were greatly annual revenue, the disbanded admired.
DOGS.
M. B. Frost; 2, Mr. H. B. E. Fox Terriers.-1, Mr. A. H. Dowbiggin; 3, Mr. F. H. Dillon; Taylor's "Dunedoo Darkie;" 2 extra 3rd, Mr. H. B. I.. Dowbig-Mr. C. L. Howell's "Priscilla."
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soldiers to be sent to the frontiers by the Government to caltivate load or construct railways and open canals, or be sent abroad a emigrants, the disbandment to be directed by an equal number Ball Dogs-1, Mr. J of delegates sppointed by the North aud South." As it Black Orpington Cocks-1, wildin's Mike"; 2. Mr. J. C.
be necessary to borrow Mr. J. C. Wong: 2, Mr. H. B. L. Wildin's" Nannie";3. Mr. G, H.
may Dowbiggin.
Wilson's "William Caraciscus" money from abroad for disband- Black Orpington lens,1,andh,c., Mr. A. Ritchie's "Jcek".
ent expenses, it may be advisabla to allow a financier to supervise vh.c., Mr. II. B. L. Dowbiggin.
Airedale-1, Mr. H. B. L. the disbandment. The meeting Game Cock (Any Variety)-
finally decided to refer the matter Dowbiggin's "Unnamed.”
Ball Terriers-1, Mr. Leo to a Committee, to which two Longinotto's
"Ch.
Ricardo delegates from each side hava Belle"; h... Mrs. W. J. Hill's already been appointed. "Ricardo".
1 and rh.c., Mr. Ab lal Korrim,
Game Hens (Aar Variety:-1, Mr. Abdul Karrim
Plymouth Rock Cocks.-1. Mr. [J. C. Wong; 2, J. G. Kynoch;
h.c.. Mr. G. 1). Wilkinson.
Plymouth Rock Hens. Mr. C. D. Wilkinson; 2, Mr. B. Basto; [3, Mr. J. O. Wong.
Langshan Hea--1, Mr. J. G. Kynoch.
Chow Dogs.1, Mr. P. T. Farrell's "Boris"; 2, Mrs. G Morrison's "Sandy"; 3, Mrs. WM. Johnstou's" Panch."
DAY BY DAY.
Pointers:-1, Mr. J. G. St. Stephen's College Associa Kynoch's "Prince;" 2, Mr. Henry tion has been exempted from Unclassified Cocks - Humphreys Victoria Tiny" 3, registration under the Societies
Mr. R. de Journel's 'Flora." Ordinance."
E.V.M. de Sousa; 2, Mr. J.G. Kynoch; twice commended, Mr. J. C. Wong.
Unclassified Hens.-1, Mrs. K.
batters.-1, Mr. J. M. Xavier's "Jadge"; 2, Mr. J. M. Xavier's
The total output of the Kailan Mining Administration's mines for the week ending 29th March amounted to 78,414 tons and the sales during the period, to 51,045
M. Dyer; 2, Mrs. R. M. Dyer; 3, "Snow"; 3. Mr. Henry Ham Mr. E. V. M. de Sousa; comphrey's "Jammy". mended, Mr. J. C. Wong.
Japanese-1, Miss Wildin's White Leghorn Pens-1, Mra. "Peggy"; 2, Miss Quarles Van tons. M. B. Frost; 2, Mr. F. H. Dillon; Ufford's Jimmie;" 3, Miss
Wotherspoon's the Chief Justice has ordered that
3, Mr. H. B. L. Dowbiggin. A. Floyd's "O Here San;" b.c. It is notified that His Honour
Black Orpington Pens-1, Mr Mr. H. B. L Dowbiggin.
Wm.
“Totam.”
Game (Any Variety) Pens.-1, Spaniels-1, Capt. Mitchell's Mr. Abdul Karrim.
Plymouth Rock Pon.-1, Mr.
"Sammy."
Breeds not catalogued.-1, J. C. Wong; 2, Mr. C. D. Mr. W. Ward's "Rex" (Samoyede);
Wilkinson.
the next Criminal Sessinas for. the despatch of the business of the Court shall be held on Friday, the 25th of April, 1919, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon.
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Unclassified Peas.-1, Mr. J. 2, Mr. Weyler's "Binki" (Alsatian
The Offices of the Supreme Police Dog), G. Kynoch.
Court will be open daily from 10 Aggregate Prize. A special! Championship for Best Dog in a.m. to 1 p.m. daring the Easter prize presented by the Hongkong Show (any breed), Mr. A. H. Vacation, except on Public and Poultry Association for poultry Taylor's fox terrier "Dunedoo General Holidays, when the offices will be entirely closed. The exhibitors, counting 4 points for Darkie".
Championship for Best Bitch Easter Vacation coramences on firata, 2 points for seconds, I point for thirds.1, Mr. Kynoch, in Show (say breed)-Mr. the 18th April. 1919, and ter 14 pts, 2, Mr. Wong and Mr. Longinotto's ball terrier "Chi minstes on the 24th April, 1919- Dowbiggin, 13 pts:
(both days inclusive,
Ricardo Belle,"