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WILL, RUSSO-GERMAN TREATY BE CANCELLED?
Soviet Delegates Demand Vote of Plenary Conference.
(Reuter's Service, 】
Genoa. April 19.
The Russian delegates announce that they will demand a plenary conference vote upon the Russo-German treaty situation.
Germany Signed in Self-Defence."
Loadoo, April 19.
THE PRAYA MURDER.
Governor Respites Sentence.
APPEAL TO PRIVY COUNCIL.
The latest development in the According to a telegram from Genos, Dr. Rathenau declared Praya murder case is that E.E. that Germany signed the treaty with Russis in self-defence after the Governor has respited the! learning on Friday that five Powers were about to conclude za sentence of death passed on agreement will Russia on the basis of the London experts' memo-Leang Wo, pending appeal pro
ceedings at Home.
4adom.
M. Barthon Not Sorry.
Ganoa, April 19.
H. Barthou has sent a message to the British Press stating that he in no way regrets the recent development; on the contrary, he is of opinion that the solidarity of the Allies and the Little Entente and Poland has been thereby demonstrated. This Continental frame work henceforth constitutes the best guarantee that in future it will work for the success of the Genos conference.
Germany Said to Agree to Revocation.
A petition has been made to His Majesty in Privy Council for special leave to appeal against the conviction and sentence, and this petition has now been settled by counsel and will be forward ed to Loudon in due course.
It will be recalled that Leong Wo was charged with the murder Paris. April 19. of a partner in the stevedore Erm A semi-official message anticipates a speedy closing of the whole of Jack A Tai, by shooting bim incident in consequence of a meeting between Mr. Lloyd George Whilst he was riding in a ricksha and Dr. Wirth, at which the Premier is understood to have intimat- along the Prays, and that after) ed that the interdiction of Germany would only be removable if the trial lasting several days the offending treaty were torn up. Dr. Wirth seemed amenable to this accused was alternative, to which Frsace also is agreeable. The correspondantth. He is a present canfined.
states that the Germans are now soeking a formula for renouncing the treaty, although Dr. Rathensu is somewhat hostile thereto.
found guilty on sentenced to
March 24th and
in Victoria Gaol.
The prompt repercussion in Paris is revealed by M. Tardieu writing M. Poincare promising to lodge an interpellation, when the Chamber reassembles, amounting to a vote of censure upon M. Pain- care oaless France withdraws from the conference in conformity A JOHORE WEDDING. with M. Poincare's promise to the Chamber on the 1st, inst. that France will resume liberty of "action if the peace treaties were brought up at Genos.
French Stipulation Respecting Agreements with
Russia.
Paris, April 20.
Sultan's Son Married.
FEUT: W. HIGBY,
who left for Hos to-day after 20 years' service with the Hong Volunteers.
DAY BY DAY
(From Our Own Correspondent,}
M. Poincare has instructed (? notified the conference) that the
Singapore, April 20. Russo-German treaty will be brought before the Reparations Com- Teng Ben Ahmed, the third mission, as its terms threaten to deprive the reparations fund of ages: son of the Sultan of
Knocked down by a du Etrack portion of the resources to which it is, entitled under the Versailles Johore, bas married the daughter on the reclamation at Yalinati, a Treaty, and has also requested the Allied Governments to support of Ungbea Ahmed Bio Mohamed Chinese was removed to Enspital
completing the French delegates in bringing the treaty before the conference of Khalid, thu
the in a critical state yestSIVE. Ambassadors with a view to any general infringements of the Ver.marriages of three brothers to sailles Treaty.
three sisters. Johgre was én fele
LADY STUBBS.
Leaves for Home.
THE CANTON OUTLOOK.
Win Chan be Deposed?"
FESTO.
MACAO STABBING -
AFFAIR.
Official's Wife Killed.
A sensational stabbing affair is
Our Canton correspondent states that a repart is current to the affect that Chan King-ming has agreed to comply with the reported by our Macao correspon- demand made by Sun Yat-sen deat, the victim being Mrs. that the Governorship be banded Porfirio, wife of Mr. J. Parâzia, of over to Ngai Bong-ping and that the Public Works Department. the Arsenal be also given up.
It appears that Mrs. Porfirio Another report states the reasoned on the Colina do Guis, near to was alone in her residence, situst- for Sun Yat-sen's return to Can- the Public Gardens, her husband Lon is that he intends compromis having just left for the office, ing with Chan King-ming on when, at about 9 am, a robber points of difference between the came in. Mrs. Porfirio was at the time kaeeling down saying It appears that Chan King-her prayers when the robber ming recently ordered most of the crept
ap behind her and- Cantonese troops in Kwangsi to gave her three atabs on the return to Canton, but Sun Yat-sen back of the head with has now issued a military order knife. He then stabbed her on stating that no movements of the face and body, and she troops can take place without an collapsed into unconsciousness. official order from headquarters. The robber then secured the key Owing to People's Bank notes of a safe, from which he stole having been casbed in large num-money and jewellery valued at Ibers by soldiers, most of the some thousands of dollars. Soon Banks in Wuchow bare tem-afterwards, Judge Mentis, who porarily closed business. It is livesnextdoor, was informed by his said that the general office of the maidservant that she had heard Bank will be removed to Canton unusual noises in the adjoihing and that branch offices will be house and he immediately went attached to all the regiments to the scene, to find Mrs. Porário taking part in the Northern flying unconscious. The robar expedition.
had by this time made himself
According to the Canton Times, Scarce. The unfortunate lady information from Wuchow says was removed to hospital and the that the hotels and lodging houses Judge telephoned to the Com- in the town are now crowded with mander at Porta do Cerco to stop - guests, most of whom are the traffic into Chinshan for a few officials of the Presidential party. bours," so
as to prevent the President Son and some of the escape of the assailant. How- high civil and military officers ever, no arrests have yet been
tay in the gunboat "Kiunghan" made.. A pumber of Government which arrived at Wachow from
Information since to band officials and their wives and ¦ Canton last week.
shows that Mrs. Porfiria others who figure largely in the It is reported that the Northern accumbed in hospital to her Colony's social life were present Expedition army led by the Freso-day.
injuries. The funeral takes place M. Feincare has instructed M. Barthou to cease to co-operate for the event and the lavish Information from Weichow at Murray Pier this morning to ident, now in Wuchow, numbers regarding Russian Affairs if the Russians insist upon inserting in celebrations included a military says tha: the local court of. Wei-bid au revoir to Lady Stubbs and about 30,000 mea. This army the agreement with the All es clauses similar to those included in display. The brilegroom bas sung district has officially declar-children, who left for Home will soon proceed to Shiakwan in the treaty with Germany, which is considered to violate the Cannes been invested with the Second ed that the buying of mui trok 19 by
Class of the Darjah Krabat unlawful.
the Anchises, Among three different routes:-1, from them were His Excellency the Fungchun; 2, from Samsbui; 3, It is reported from Genoa that Dr. Rathanau, questioned by Mr.Royal Family) Order as also has
Governor, H. E. Major-Gen. Sir through Canton by the Ynet-han Lloyd George regarding the assertion that the British delegation the bride's brother. The second
John Fowler, C.B., D.S.O., the railway directly to Shiokwan.. Brig-Gen. MacNaughton sailed. and officials were informed beforehand with respect to the Russo-day's ceremonies included three German tresty, explained that he said something rather vague to banquets to male and female for Shanghai by the Empress of Hon. Mr. Claud Severn and Mrs. ope British expert, but acknowledged that he did not officially ask Malag guests and Europeans. Russia to-day. Sir Paul Chater Severo, Commodore and Mrs. him to communicate the statement to the British Government. Mr. There was a brilliant array of lioforma os that so far nothing bas Bowden-Smith, Sir Wm.
been decided to what shall be Lady Rees. Davies, Mr. W Lloyd George consequently was totally unaware of the German Presents.
H doce regarding his gift of $50,000.
Gale (0. 9. Consul), CARE OF Lady Brunyeto, Bishop Pozzoni, Sir Robert Ho Tong, Sir Paul
conditions.
action.
TRANS-ATLANTIC AERIAL FLIGHT.
Portuguese Seaplane Damaged.
Rio de Janeiro, April 9.
The Portuguese seaplana flying from Lisbon to Rio de Janeiro was irreparably damaged whilst landing at sea. The pilots are safe.
The accident occorred near St. Paul's Rocks.
Trying to Secure Nex Machine.
Later.
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SHANGHAI WIRES.
More News Items.
From Our Own Correspondent.)
Shanghai, April 20. Americans here bave been granted an extension up to June The Portuguese sirmen are end-avouring to secure a new 15th, to pay locome Tax machine in which to complete their trans-Atlantic flight.
Rumours of impending war are delaying the departara passengers from Shanghai to Peking and other Northern
ANOTHER ASSASSINATION.
Polish Leader the Victim.
Paris, April 19. A message from Oppeln says the prominent Polish leader, M. Styczinski, expert adviser to the Allies in Silesia, has been assassinat d' at Gleiwitz. He had recently received threateninz latters from German secret society. The assailant escaped Martial law has been proclaimed at Gleiwitz.
CITY AND SUBURBAN RESULT.
Paragon Wins at Epsom Spring Meeting.
London, April 19.
cities.
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An unknown Chinese mate, sged 40, who was found last night ia an unconscious condition on the Kowloon City-Yaumati road, was removed by the police to the Kwong Wah Hospital.
also
and
News in To-day's New Advertisements.
The Hongkong Cigar Store can fix up your mask for the Mast MUI TSAL"Ball at the Prince's Pavilion on
Saturday |ight-Page 4.
ZYO
The Second Gyathana bas Chater, Hon. Mr. J. H. Kemp, Matter Being Considered.
been fixed for May 6th-Pago 4. Hon. Mr. E. Irving, Hon. Mr. E.
Someone who went to the V. D. PA, Mr. and Mrs. Justice
Pavilion Dance on Monday took Gompertz, Col. Davy, Mr. A. G. Now that the decree has gone bome the wrong bat-Paze 4. M. Fletcher and Capt. Neville. Forth that fui-tsai are not the
The Sandakan Light and Power Mr. Justice and Mrs. Gompertz question of the future of the subscription as par.-Page 4.
property of their employers, the Company (1922) Limited invites left this morning by the released children becomes one for Messra. Lammert Bios. A fine of $150 was iclicted this Aachises and so the leave-taking early attention. On enquiries, a selling miscellaneous stores oc
was a double one. The Govern Telegraph reporter was informed Friday-Page 4. orning on a Chinese who was
ment lasoch Victoria was used that a meeting of the members of The Blue Funnel sa. Lycaon (convicted of possession of a revol.
ver and several rounds of am-Mr. and Mrs. Gompertz aboard the movement was held yesterday consirees of cargo the usual Laby Stubbs and the two Sociaïtes interested in has arrived and the agents give munition. He was the man wh their ship, His Honour leaving afternoon for the purpose of ar notice on Page-1.
Lady Stubb following shortly meats to meet the new sita tien. Bell is being again shown at the about a quarter-past eleven and riving at more definite arrange. "The Hous- of the Tolling afterwards. Lady Stubbs was the Other meetings are to be hald World Theatre to-night-Page 12. recipient of several charming later.
There is no public performance houquets.
was arrested by the police on coming ashore from the Empress of Russia.
The cricket season opens onl Saturday with & test match in An accident which may have preparation for the contest against fatal results, according to the Hongkong Garrison.
report concerning it, took place The body of Me. Alexander in Queen's Road East yesterday Mackinnon, late Chief Officer of near the Naval Yard. Aflowerpot tre Grusan, has been found float from a verandah dropped square ing in the Whanapon, He had ly on the head if a Chines ben missing since April 9th.
pedestrian and knocked him [According to Shanghai paper.senseless. He was removed to the late Mr. Mackianon left his the Government Civil Hospital. ship on April 9th. for the purpose
of dining ashore. It was feared
at he had been the victim of
to convey
In these matters, we are given at the Kowloon Theatre to-night. We understand that H. E.. the to understand, the Secretariat for-Page 12. Governor
Mee Cheong is selling photo- will, if conditions Chinese Affairs is keeping in close locally permit, be leasing for touch with the Executive Com- Kraphs taken at the Charity Ball Home on holiday within the next mittee of the Societies, and we may two months or so.
on Monday night -Pag- 2. expect some definite plan to b
Anderson's adverige s list forthcoming at an early date fo of new records-Pag. 4. dealing with the question in its Cathedral tik.& place this week.
The choir practice at St. John's entirety.
on Friday instead of to night- Page 4.
There were only six cases of of Amongst the passengers who plague notified yesterday,
All were
The race for the City and Suburban Cup resulted: Paragon (5-1) foul play. B-fore going to Shaag left by the Anchises today. in a bich two were fatal. 1; Monarch (100-14), 2; Granely (5-2), 3. Ten ran. Won by three-bai, he had been on the Hong-addition to Lady Stubbs and Chinese, quarters of a length, with the third the same distance behind the second.
FAMOUS SURGEON'S DEATH.
London, April 19.
The death is announced of Sir Alfred Pearce Gauld, K.C.v.o.. the famous surgeon.
The deceased, who was Lieut. Colonel R.AV.C. (T.F) was officer in command of the 3rd. London General Hospital, Wandsworth; Tate Vice Chancellor of the University of London; President of the Clinical Section of the Royal Society of Medicine, of the Medical Society of London and of the Rontgen Society.]
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INTERNATIONAL OPIUM COMMISSION.
Geneva, April 19.
tong-Bangkok run.]
PEKING NEWS.
Preparing For A Fight.
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The Opium Commission has decided to ask the Council of the League of Nations to urg- all members to adhere to the Hague Convention. The Indian delegate emphasised the importance of the Chihl, troops.
btaining the unreserved adhesion of Pareia and Turkey as these ce the two principal opium producing countries,
COTTON, INDUSTRY SETTLEMENT.
London: April 19./ The basis of the agre ment in the cotton industry dispate, mentioned yesterday, is a reduction of 58. 10d in the £.
1Other Barly and Special Telegrams on Page-2.)
A PIRACY.
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-t. Joseph's College Sports take place at the Race Course on Saturday.-Page 4.
You can buy "Getzbest" pro- dactaat the Blue Bird-Page 5.
The Maranz Maru bas arrived and the Nanyo Y. E. givo consignees the usual notice on
children, were Mr. and Mra. Gompertz, Dr. and Mrs. G. M. Barston, Mr. and Mrs. J. A." The Colonial Secretary of Local Junk Seized. Plummer, Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Hongkong is reported to have paid Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. G. F. visit to Dr. Wu Ting-fang. A local fishing junk has been paze 4. Haalam, Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Minister for Foreign Affairs, at pirated whilst in Chinese waters McNicholl, Mr. M. M. Maas, Mra. noon this Sunday at the new near Shachau. She was boarded tras of the Coronet and Kowloon On anday thocombined orches- K. E. Greig, Mrs. R. McGregor, building of the Bureau of Foreign from another junk and in the Theatres will give an orchestral Mrs. A. H. Harris, Mr. C. D. | Affairs.--Canton-Times.
attempt to escape by swimming concert in the Prince's Pavilion Melbourne, and Lieut-Comdr. C.
towards the ebore the master in aid of the St. Vincent de Paul Bake.
was shot and wounded in the Society.-Page 4.
WES. of 75
To-Day's Exchange
demand to-day was 2a, 6.1/168. The closing rate of the dollar
A Peking telegram states that up to the 18th. instant no fewer
In the barbers' assault case one left shoulder whilst still in than 60 trains of Fenstien troops Being indignant at the ill-man was fined $25 for disorderly the water, He managed to reach have passed Shanbaikwen on the treatment of a boy employes, the conduct, while the two other land and reported the affair to way to the south.
workers in the Cban Li Chai, the defendents, who were convicted the police. The pirate junk, Another Peking message says biggest Chinese druggief shop in of intimidation, were each ordered which bat We Pai-foo has been ap- Canton, have started a. strike, to pay $100. Mr. Vaux, who capacity, was equipped as a fish picul painted Commander-in-Chief of The cause of the trouble was that defended, said he was going to Dg vessel. When she captured on
a boy employed in the firm was drop the contestion that the the local boat she took it in tow The Diplomatic Corps has noti severely beaten and then dis complainant was not legally and made off in the direction of fed the Ministry for Foreign missed by the manager for not entitled to keep the shop open Heungahan. For some reason not Affairs that the seroplanes or sweeping the floors clean enough. after the bour agreed to by the stated, the wife of the fisherman dered from Great Britain may It is reported that the Druggists' recent conference of barbere, but was released and she rejoined her -2 pm. Baromateri-29,87 Tém» not be used for military purposes, Labour Union has presented a would submit that to charge the husband here yesterday. Sheperature:-76 place within as ares of 40 miles pany demanding the immediate ation Ordinance was reading old daughter and boy, 16 years and that no fighting wust take letter to the owners of the com-defendants under the Intimid-reported that their six-year^ from Peking city or within five dismissal of the manager and the more into the law than the ci- of age, who was the only other miles of railways that have been re-employment of the dismissed cumstances in the present case member of the crew were kid. pledged for foreign loans,
boy.
napped by the robbers, Fuj
warranted.
The Weather.
Humidity:-71 Lighting Up Time.
Lighting-up time today 8.483