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EARLIER TELEGRAMS.
THE RUSSO-GERMAN TREATY.
London, April 22. · The Daily Man correspondent at Genos asserts that unpublished clauses of the secret Russo-German Treaty pledge Germany to pay in kind 20.000.000 for value received during the German occupation of the Ukraine, to supprais all counter-revolutionary crganisations in German territory and not to allow war material to be sent through Germany to the border states, while Rossia grants Krupps conces- sions for the manufacture of war material at a number of factories
MONDAY, APRIL 24.
EARLIER TELEGRAMS,
CHINA'S COMING TROUBLE.
EARLIER TELEGRAMS.
THE REPARATIONS COMMISSION.
London, April 23.
Paris, April 23. The Chicago Tribuas's request for a statement has evoked a
A-communiqué from" the Reparations Commission shows that telographic message from Dr. Sun Yat-sen from Ewellin, as his Germany paid a milliard gold marks in 1921 and another 292,000,000 expedition is starting northward, saying: "China will be reunited to 21st March, 1922. The Commission has now arranged a this year. Civil supremacy will be established over military authori-system for payments amounting to 13,000,000 due on 15th April. which will be duly met, and 50,000,000 payable each month till next. October; then 60,000,000 each in November and December.
New York, April 22.
Japan's ability and power to prosecute har policy of ascendancy in China has been increased, not diminished, by the Washington Con, ference, as American naval power has bean eliminated. This may well have an adverse effect on China.”
Contioning, Dr. Sun Yat-sen asserts that the movemant for unification of the country under his leadership is daily gaining An official statement categorically denies the existence of a strength and can greatly be bastened by the withdrawal of the Russo-German military convention.
in Russia.
Berlin, April 22.
London, April 22.
Mr. Lloyd George's optimism is generally regarded as justified by the terms of the Russian and German replies, which have greatly eased the situation at Gema. Prospect of a settlement with Russia is very bright as the result of Moscow's changed attitude. Papars like the Times and Morning Post are still very dissatisfied with the situation and British policy, and the French press is demanding the| Annulment of the Russo-German Treaty; but most organs of British | public opinion take a more moderate view of the situation. Perhaps the most significant fact respecting the Russian reply is the quiet dropping of the counter-claim. It is believed now, therefore, that there is no insuperable obstacle to a successful issue at the Confer ence. Germany prefers meekly to accept exclusion from the Political Commission to cancelling the Treaty, whereunder she secures certain] definite ends. It is still suggested in certain quarters that some form of Russo-German military agreement or understanding has been concluded, though Rakowsky emphatically denies the existence
of such an agreement.
Paris, April 29.
The French delegation at Genoa has written Signor Facta protesting against the tenour of the Germans' reply, contesting the legality of the Russo-German Treaty and asking Sigcor Facta to sum- mon a meeting of the nine signatories to the Allies" note sent to Germany.
Genoa, April 22.
After a morning of uneventful work in the Commissions, also! (Established A. D. 1830.)
a meeting of the British Empire delegation (who are of the opinion HING LUNG T. Phone 515. that the Russ-Garman incident is closed, as Germany has accepted che of the alternatives laid down by the Fowets), a bombshell was thrown into the Conference in the afternoon, in the shape of tw French protests addressed respectively to the Secretariat of the Conference and the Allied Governments, declaring the Russo-Germas Treaty to be a violation of the Canne resolutions and the Treaty of Versailles, accusing the Germans of antrathfulness and stating that it is therefore incompatible with the Alfies' dignity to collaborate longer with the Germans in the sub-committee on Russian Affairs, and demanding an immediate meeting of the ten Powers who signed the
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Ten Powers met this afternoon. M. Barthes made a statement] similar to the French protest mentioned earlier. Mr. Lloyd George said he regarded the German reply as honestly conciliatory and con- stituting a complete acceptance of one of the alternatives mentioned in the note to Germany of 18th inst He did not think there were material differences between the criginal alternative and the form wherein Germany accepted. Germany was now excluded from dis
cussion of matters covered by the Russo-German Treats, and he did not know of any other important matter regarding Russia which the Commission would discuss. The meeting fically unanimously decid- ed to send a reply to Germany wherein it will be asiamed that the German acceptance fully covered the ground intended to be covered in the letter of 18th inst.
Foreign Powers' recognition of the Peking Government, continuance of which renders his Northern Expedition necessary.
Discussing the triangular duel in Chins in the Observer, Mr. J. O. P. Bland says the play is the same grim old struggle for place, patronage and power which has been played from time immemorial around the capital of China whenever the strong hand of established authority has been removed.
Mr. Bland refers to the three political adventurers who at present are most conspicuous in disputing the right to misgovern and plunder the country." He declares that as far as the country large is concerned, it matters little or nothing whether Chang defeats Wo or Son defeats both, for none of the present groups of wordspinning warriors possesses qualities or prestige sufficient to enable its leader to all the position of Dictator and re-establish Peking's authority over the provinces. He predicts that a final settlement of the present crisis will be reached not by battle ordeal but by dollar diplomacy, decorously conducted by sleek and subtle mandarins. Meanwhile, he says, civil war continues to be a lucrative profession, as times go, for those who follow it at a safe distance.
OBITUARY.
London, April 23.- Lord Leopold of Mountbatten has undergone a serious operation and his condition is critical.
Later.
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Lord Leopold of Mountbatten has died. Lord Leopold underwent a serious operation on Friday night, it is understood in connection with hip trouble from which he' saffered for many years. He died at 9.30 this morning.
[Lord Leopold of Mourtbatten was born on May 21st. 1839. nephew of Prince The second son of Princess Beatrice, te was Leais of Battenberg now Marquess of Milford Haven) and cousin of Prince Louis of Mountbatten, who was here with the Prince of Wales. He adopted the name Mountbatten with the other members of the family during the war.]
The Hague, April 22," The death is anounced of the Dowager Grand Duchess Marie of Mecklenburg-Schwerin, mother of Queen Wilhelmina's consort. Henry.
London, April 22. The death has occurred of Mr. Peter Thomson, ex-Managing Director of the Borneo Company.
THE PRINCE AT YOKOHAMA
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Yokohama, April 22.
Mr. Pierpoint Morgan is still undecided whether be will fain the Reparations Commission Committee to investigate conditions for German loans for reparations purposes.
THE MONASTIR EXPLOSIONS.
Athens, April 22. The latest news of the Monastir disaster shows that Serbiam engineers diverted the waters of the river Dragors towards the spot where the explosives were stored, and she explosions consed, though h there is still some danger.
athens, Apri o d A Serbian official source states the Monastir disaster was mea... exaggerated. The number of victims is not large. There is n question of foul play.
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GERMANY AND AMERICA.
Berlin, April 2 Presenting his letters of credence to the President, the new American Ambassador, Mr. Houghton, said his instructions looked towards increasing the friendly intercourse between Germany and
the United States and the restoration and cultivation of goodwill. President Ebert, responding, rejoiced that sach intentions were expressed and said Gerinany would do her best to facilitate the Ambassador's task.
DUTCH EAST INDIES BONDS.
New York, April 22. Twenty million dollars of Dutch East Indies & per cent. boods are offering at 96%, making a complete issuance of a hundred millices.
DEUTSCHE PETROLEUM CO.
Berlin, April 22. It is announced that the Deutsche Bank has absorbed the Deutsche Petroleum Company and doubled its capital, which will be eight hundred million marks.
INTERNATIONAL
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Binghampton, April 22 The Oxford and Cambridge lacrosse team defeated Colgate by eight goals to four.
New York, April 23. Syracuse defeated Oxford and Cambridge at Lacrosse by 4 to S
MISSISSIPPI FLOODS. The Prince of Wales had a busy day at Yokobama, where he
Washington, April 22. arrived from Tokyo after breakfast. He unveiled a War Memorial
Congress has voted a million dollars for immediate measures arch on the Bluff in the afternoon, received the ex-Service men and visited the Mutsu. Japan's latest battleship, anchored in the Bay. to control the waters of the Mississippi, which are in a dangerously After dining with Admiral Kato and officers aboard the flagship flooded state. Nagato, he attended a ball given by the British community, sleeping a: Government House.
Tekohama, April 23,
The French delegation raised the subject of comments in the Russian memorandum on the London experts' report, declaring they could not examine the document until it passed the sub-committee. Mr. Lloyd George said he understood the document was unofficial
After attending the morning service the Prince of Wales left and had not been communicated to the Conference. He hoped ther Yokohama amid scenes of extraordinary enthusiasm. He proceed had seen the end of those crises. He wanted to get on with the worked by train to Odawara, motoring the ace to Baron Iwasaki's beautiful Yum:to. After lunching with of the Conference, otherwise he would have to explain to the British villa in the mountain village of Empire and the world the cause of the crises.
Prince Kanin, the Prince of Wales made a trip to Lake Hakone, greatly admiring the wonderful scenery of this world-famed beauty spot.
The delegates will meet again to-morrow.
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THE ENGINEERING TROUBLE.
London, April 22. The attempt to re-open" negotiations between the Engineering withdrew, followed by the Japanese delegates. The Chairman. Sir Employers Federation and representatives of forty-seven unions L. Worthington Evans, declared the sitting closed. The Russian delegates immediately announced the withdrawal of the memorandum allied with the A.EU. finally broke down to-day. The Unions pub- Hish the correspondence since 20th April, including a threat by the in which exception was taken, pointing out that their intention had employers on 21st April to cancel the suspension of lockout notices. The Unions declare the employers are seeking to force the Unions- Dr. Wirth, addressing the German colony at Genoa last evening, to accept greater managerial control than agreed 3D 24th March said the Russo-German Treaty broke the chains of financial slavery and 1st April, and describe the new conditions as unacceptable. menacing Germany, who refused to annul the Treaty, while she was ready to incorporate it in a general wider agreement.
been misunderstood,
London, April 23.
THE ASIA-MINOR WAR.
Athens, April 22. A communique states that the evacuation of the zone in Asia Minor occupied by the Italians has begun. The Greeks, after slight Kemalist opposition, occupied the Italian sector.
PORTUGUESE TRANS-ATLANTIC FLIGHT.
Lisbon, April 22. A Portuguese cruiser is sailing shortly for St. Paul's Rocks with a new seaplane, whereon the airmen will finish their fight to Rio de Janeiro.
EARLIER SPECIAL
PAVILION CONCERT.
TELEGRAMS.
THE RUBBER SLUMP.
(From Our Own Correspondent.)
Singapore, April 22.
Yesterday's Enjoyable Entertainment.
Great success crowned the enter
The Employers' Federation has instructed the members to put The King of Italy has arrived on his first visit since the war, lockout notices into operation. This means
prise i Hongkong Amisements! that six hundred and received an ovation from the crowds. The city is en fete,
thousand will be idle in a week's time in addition to a quarter of Perak Chamber of Commerce an- noon concert in the Prince's Pavi- Mr. Hampshire, presiding at the Ltd. with its first Sunday, after- the members of the A.E.U., who are already out.
There was a remarkable gathering aboard the Italian battleship Dante Alighieri, King Emanuel giving a luncheon to the delegates. including M. Krassin and M. Chicherin, with whom he conversed most amiably. The Hussians were dressed conventionally and their bearing was strictly diplomatic. Mr. Lloyd George sat in the place of honour on the King's right and M. Barthou on his left. There were 170 guests.
Paris, April 22.
It is reported from Genoa that the expert sab-committee consider. ing the Russian reply unanimously decided on the British delegates suggestion not to grant the Russian demand for immediate de jure recognition in exchange for Russia's recognition of debts.
CELLULOSE" COMPANY'S DISMAL PROSPECT.
London, April 22. Dismal resalts are recorded by the British Cellulose Company, whose issued capital of £6,500,000, apart from over £300,000 in deben- tures, is in danger of being lost unless financial support is forth- coming. The Company aimed at creating a huge market for its artificial silk, but technical difficulties, particularly in connection with the dyeing of the manufactores, have arisen. Drastic re- organisation proposals are made, wherein the Government, which holds 1,450,000 preference shares against advances in connection A report from Moscow states that a special session of the Pan-with war work, offers to donate half its holding. The ordinary Russian Central Executive has been summoned for 5th May to con-shares, which at one time rockated from sixpence to £14 10s. Od., are.
now at forty-five pence. firm the various decrees already approved by the Commissaries deal- ing with the new economic, legal and ownership policy. Chief in- terest centres in the War Commissariat's army reduction plan, which is conditional on the favourable outcome of the Genoa Conference. The convocation of the executive indicates Moscow's belief that negotiations at Genoa will continue.
London, April 23.
COTTON WAGES TROUBLE.
London, April 22,
The cotton wagas dispute is still unsettled, though the margin of difference was further narrowed when the employers offered to After a day of alarums, the Genta Conference calmed some apply a reduction of forty per cent. on standard rates for six months what as the result of the Allies' meeting whereat Mr. Lloyd George conditionally on another ten per cent, then to operate for a further protested against the daily crises. The Franco-German trouble, six months. The cardroom operatives expressed agreement if the however, drags on. The latest development is that Dr. Wirth spinners and weavers would acquiesce, but the latter demand the has written to Signor Facta protesting energetically against the immediate reduction of forty-five per cent. for a year. words "lying accusations" in the French letter already mentioned, as contrary to the spirit of the Conference. It is hoped that! things will be patched up for to-morrow's meeting, enabling the Conference on Monday to start its real work on economic questions;
A conference of both parties at London has agreed to resumé but much bitterness is still manifest at Paris and is threatening negotiations with a view to settlement of the wireless operators' still to clog the wheels, if not nullify the Conference. A hopeful dispute. Meanwhile the telegraphists resume duty. sign is that the Russians manifest anxiety to prevent a breakdown.
A high tribute is paid to the Italians, who are described as veri-
bable apostles of conciliation. Sir Robert Horne has arrived back
in London to prepare the Budget. He expressed satisfaction that
THE WIRELESS STRIKE.
London, April 22,
BIG NEW YORK FAILURE.
New York, April 28.
the most important steps in the rehabilitation of Europe's financy Bankruptcy proceedings have been begun against the United had been taken at Genoa and reported that a treaty had been signed States Food Prodnets Corporation. It is stated that the liabilities between the Vatican and Russia permitting the entrance of amount to thirty-sik million dollars and the assets to Arty-seven -
million. Jesuits and Franciscans for educational and other purposes.
nual meeting, declared that com- lion yesterday afternoon, a large pulsory restriction of output was | súdience expressing cordial appre the only remedy for the mbber ciation of a fine programme of situation.
popular and classical musio played by the combined orchestras of the Coronet and Kowloon Theatres. Apart from giving enjoyment to Singapore, April 22.
some hundreds of people, the con-- Mr. Tan Khesw-hock has died,cert will result in a material con-
STRAITS OBITUARY.
aged 61. He was Municipal Commistribution to the funds of the sioner, a Justice of the Peace and, Hongkong Society of St. Vincent. a prominent member of the Chinese de Paul, for which a collection was community. He was labour con made. The proceeds from the sale tractor to the Harbour Board for of programmes will be devoted to over thirty years. He died sudden the same worthy object. y, following an apoplectic seizure.
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The orchestra, under the baton
of Professor Fanillo Anivas, waz í géneral praise by the high quality of its music. The programme wa→ been as follows:
DE WANG CHUNG-HUT AS
PREMI-R? President Hen Shib-chang has invited Jiz Wang Chung-hui to become Premjer, states the din wanpap. Dr. Wang has instructed to invite member of the Young China párty to become members of the Cabinet
Au Cabaret, (15) Sous les leule, and (iv) Dimanche Soir. 3-Polonaise Militaire, {F. Chop-
4.Trio, G. Gurlitt. PianoMr. C. Altura, Violin Mr. F. Bers nardo, Cello-Mr. C. Bernardu.
5.-American Skateb? Down South,'' W. H. Myddleton.
6-Danse Macabre, C. Sant SACDI.
7-Hungarian Ihapsody F. Minor, F. Lászi. 8.rand Belection, Tannh
B. Wagner,