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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. MONDAY, MAY 8. 1922.
EARLIER TELEGRAMS.
CRITICAL DAY AT GENUA.
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Genoa, May 6
Yesterday was a critical day at the Conference, but it is the general opinion that the Belgian attitude will not be maintained; therefore French support to Belgium will not have to be enforced. It is also anticipated that both France-and-Belgium will accept the niemorandum to Russia as it is now framed, otherwise Mr. Lloyd George will probably return to London immediately.
Genoa, May &
M. Barthou's smiling remark, "AŊ is calm," when he returned to-day cannot be regarded as accurately describing the situation, which is undoubtedly critical. Hope has been abandoned of the Russians accepting the Allied memorandum. Their rejection will take a fasco of a Non-Aggression Pact. The Conference is already showing signs of disintegration. The Swedes left some days ago, and three of the twelve Russian delegates and experts have gone to Berlin to consult with colleagues from Moscow. The German ex- Pests have departed, also the Serbian Finance Minister and the Austrian Chancellor. It is reported that Mr. Lloyd George's traic is in readiness, and if his conversation with M. Earthou today does not result in making a change in the situation he will return to London forthwith.
Paris, May 6.
According to the Oeurge, M. Barthou is instructed to suppert the Belgians to the utmost, to refuse to discuss Free Trade and Pro- tection and to support the amendments to the Non-Aggression Pact. He is not to permit even indirect discussion on reparations, but to admit that the signature of all States is not necessary for all agree- menta This last condition would enable Britain to recognise the Soviet without the ether Powers.
Paris, May 6.
The Tempe states that Germany intends to pay 50,000,000 gold marks on May 16th. The leading evening newspaper is most per turbed st reports that England and Italy are preparing to recognise the Soviet Government withou: Franco-Belgian adhesion. It wares the former of the danger to which they are thus exposing themselves The by enabling Bolshevik propaganda to enter their countries. Temps surmises an Anglo-Russo-German entente in the making at Genos.
Genoa, May 6
The Elenomic Commission has concluded its work after adopt- ing. unamended, all the Sub-Con mittee', resolutions, which sub- stantially follow the lines of the London experts" report. The basis idea underlying it all the appreciation of the need for certainty and simplicity in tariffs and trade legislation generally, as the work of the Transport Commission abowed the realisation of inter- dependence between the various transport systems and the necessity for common action. The Economic Commission's labours revealed evidence of commercial inter-dependence between all countries and the need for breaking down all restrictive barriers to trade.
Paris. May 6, Another French oil expert, General Gassouin, is going to Genoa but has intimated that his visit is private, and in nowise official. Genoa, May 6.
M. Barthou had tea at Mr. Lloyd George's villa, when he conver ed his instructions not to give final French approval to the Russian at HALF PRICE memorandum until Belgium's was forthcoming. He was most co- ddest that a satisfactory formula could be found, and assured 3r. Lloyd George that France strongly desired the success of the Confer
Otherwise he would not have returned to Genoa.
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Mr. Lloyd George disclaimed the truth of the report that he sug- gested that the Supreme Council meet at Genoa. He merely suggested that the signatories to the Versailles Treaty bold conversations while their representatives were on the spot.
3. Barthou confirmed the explanation and added that France, however, was not prepared for such conversations until after May 11.
OPIUM FOR THE FAR EAST.
London, May 6.
Mr. Basil J. Mathews, who has just returned from Geroa, says that the morphine problem is much more world-wide than the cocaine problem at present because it has enormourly affected the Far East as well as Western Europe and America. It will be recollected, he says, that China carried on an immense fight against its opium crops from 1907 to 1917, whan they were reported to be practically sup- pressed and Britain simultaneously ceased the exportation of opium from India to Colna But against that was the shocking fact that from 1917 until 1920. a stupendous and increasing smuggling of morphine into China was carried on, as many as 800,000 ounces of morphine being manufactured in Great Britain in a year, the greater part of which went out through America in bend. This was taken across the Pacific and in general transhipped in harbours there, going out with diabolical ingenuity, tubes even having been discovered concealed in brushes of Japanese make.
The addiction to morphine in Britain and America is increasing and the Opium Commission has a very practical prop:sal toward meeting this. Supposing the merchant in Japan wants morphine from Britain, it is proposed that he first will get a certificate from his own Government showing it is required for medical or scientific purposes: then the certificate must be sent to Britain. The Govern- ment here must see and certify whether to allow the morphine to be exported. Under that system no morphine can leave or enter any given country, or countries, without the will of the Government. I this system of so-called importation certificates is agreed to by the Council of the League of Nations, this month will be recommended for action in Europe, America on September 1st, and the Far East on January 1st, 1923. If international action is agreed upon by the separate Powers, that alone will grapple with the morphine problem. Unless we stand together and fight the drug traffic, it will destroy us separately. If the League of Nations did nothing else but co stitute itself as the medium, through which deliverance came from this world-wide menace, it would justify itself.
PRINCE'S TRIP THROUGH INLAND SEA.
Miyajima, May 7.
The Prince of Wales' trip through the inland sea has been made in characteristic weather, rain and haze producing wonderful, Turneresque effects. His reception everywhere continues to be amazing, the crowds at Osaka and Kobe breaking through all the cordons to get a close view of the Prince. Every island passed within cheering distance down the inland sea raised its hearty banzais, every boat in mosquito-like fishing flest flourished flags. The Prince of Wales is thoroughly enjoying this informal touring amidst scenes of world-famed beauty. He has never looked better since the beginning of his tour per laughed with a heartier ring than when waving back the salutations from the multitudes. To- morrow he visits the Kure naval establishments and on Tuesday afternoon sails in the Renown for Manila."
LARKIN "ACCEPTS FREEDOM.
New York, May.6. Larkin, who thought his bail was too high, has reconsidered his decision and accepted release.
THE DAVIS CUP.
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ENGINEERING STRIKE ENQUIRY.
London, May 7.
The engineering dispute enquiry has been concluded. Prior to the closing of the enquiry Mr. Brownlie, on behalf of determined no longer to the men, said the workpeople were tolerate pre-war conditions in workshops. Sir Allan Smith, on be- half of the employers, said that Mr. Brownlie's remark justified the belief that political motives were behind the dispute. Hopes of the were blasted by the enquiry resulting in an early settlement vituperation and venom imparted to the proceedings..
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EARLIER SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.
(From Our Own Correspondent.
DODGING JURISDICTION.
Shanghai, May 7.
The Mixed Court magistrates have appealed to the Cubular Bedy in sa attempt to stop Chines from changing their nationality overnight and preventing trial in the Mixed Court. This is pursuant to the recent staart of the British Kirvin (Texas), May 6. and American Assessors, who re
new The body of an orphan white girl was found with twenty-three tused to acknowledge the
stionslities when Spanish jater. knife wounds in the head and chest. She was believed to have been murdered when riding from school by negroes employed on herests were claimed by Chinese war, grandfather's ranch and the crowd took three negroes from thesupported by the Consul custody of the Sheriff and burned them at the stake. The lynchings were very orderly.
AMERICA AND GERMAN WAR CLAIMS.
Washington, May 6. Negotiations are now proceeding with Germany for the appoint- ment of a mixed Commission to adjudicate claims arising out of the wartime seizure of property in the United States and Germany and also claims against Germany arising from the sinking of the Lusitania.
RELIEF FOR RUSSIAN REFUGEES.
Genoa, May 6. The American Relief Administration has offered to feed Russian refugees at Constantinople for kur months beginning July 1st. This is contingent on the members of the League of Nations paying the £31,000 necessary to evacuate the refugees.
RUSSIA AND AMERICA.
Washington, May 6. Bakhmated bas lodged a denial of Senator Borah's charges that he illegitimately used former American credits to Russia.
Bakhmeteff further declares that he did not know of Semenoff's intended visit or plans.
NEW YORK BANKER OPERATED UPON.
New York, May 6.
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Mr. "Heary Davison, banker, is undergoing an operation for removal of a turur on the auditorial nerve.
Mr. Davison died on the operating table.
HOME RACING.
Later.
Landon, May 6.
The result of the Jubilee Stakes was as follows: 1, Silver Imago (7-2); 2. Monarch (100-12); 3, Dead heat, Roman Bachelor (11-2) and Crubenmore (100-6). There were fifteen starters. Time: 3 mins. 4 secs.
THE IRISH TRUCE.
London, May 6. Both sections of the Irish forces have agreed to open con- tinuance of the truce and to release soldier prisoners not charg ed with civil offences, and to adopt other conciliatory measures,
AMERICAN ADVISERS FOR PERSIA.
Teheran, May 7.
The Persian Government has decided to engage twelve Ameri- can advisers for finance and public works. It is requesting the American Government to recommend suitable persons.
NEW BOLSHEVIST AMBASSADOR FOR PERSIA.
Teheran, May 7.
The Bolshevist Minister, M. Rothstein is leaving for Moscow.. M Shumyatski, an ex-sailor of the Baltic Fleet, has taken over the Bol- shevist Legation as Charge d'Afaires.
BILLIARD CHAMPIONSHIP.
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London, May 6. At Thurston's Hall, London, in the professional billiards cham- pionship final, Newman (Holder) beat Falkiner hv 16,000 to 15,167.
SHANGHAI RACES.
Shanghai, May, 7. The Grand National resulted: . Potersfeld (Mr. Morris) 1. Old Bill (M. Springfield 2 Letchfield Mr. Heard 3. Woo by two lengths, one length between second and third.-
King's Cross won the Mafuos' Race and paid 276.30 for a win. Astral, the third pany in the same race, paid $31.70.
THE RUBBER INDUSTRY.
Singapore, May The Dutch nad British Govern-
ments have not reached an agres ment regarding rubber restriction. Many Dutch growers refuse to con- sent because owing to their reduced expenses they can make a profit va present prices and think that others cannot stand competition in the long run.
MALAYAN TIN,
Singapore, May 6. Rich Ends of tim are reported from the Ampang Tinto Valley by Mr. Yan, son of the late Yan Tet-bin. builder of Ipoh's Lew town. Four days' work produced 100 puls of ore.
BIG DIAMOND ROBBERY
Shanghai, May 7. Unknown thieves robbed G. Menasche, the dismond merchant. who is stopping at Astor House, of 79 stones, aggregating 83 earate and valued at Tls. 25,000.
| SHANGHAI ASSAULT CASE,
Shanghai, May 7.
Frank Pomeroy has been tried in the United States Court for an as- sault on a ricksha confie. The de- cisina was reserved.
BIRDS' PLUMAGE.
Singapore, May 6. The Legislative Council is to pass a resolution prohibiting the import and ez port of bird's plumage, with certain exceptions.
DR. KOO.
Shanghai, May 7. The Chimase are preparing ren ceptions for Dr. Wellington Koo.
AN OPIUM RAID,
Shangbai May, 7
The Central Police got $40,000 worth of opium in a raid in Canton Bond,
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THE NORTHERN WAR.
Chang Tso-Li's Retreat.
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Peking. May 6-Twenty one troop trains crowded with Feng- tien men from Machang passed Tientsin en route to Mukden. derailed car where the rails were broken is interrupting traffic at Langlang bridge. A repairing party was sent under an Interns- tionally escort from Tientsin to Langfang at 11 this morning.
I reliably reparted that the Kalgan line was 'eut at Huiszo prior to the arrival of the Fengtien trains, the troops fruga which were
disarmed' and are returning to Peking.
Chinese reports are that Chang Tso-lin, with his wounded sun, haa arrived at Tongshap, where tha latter was sent to Hospital.
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Fighting Resumed. Tientsin, May - After
with the Fengtien skirmish rearguard at Peitsang Izst night, in which 3,000 Fengtieners were dispersed northeastwards, 2,000 Wupeifoitas arrived in Tien- tein early this morning. General Wu Pei-fa himself was with them and got out at the Central Station. His present whereabouts is uncer-. tain, but he is reported as going understood that Chang Tso-lin on eastwards. This morning it is
was in Lanchow where a largo
number of retreating Fengtieners are reported to be detraining.
Shanghai, May 7.-Fighting bas been resurned at Feitsang. The Chihli
troops are pressing the Fengtien ferees hard.-Our Op Correspondent.
TENNIS LEAGUE.
"A" Division.
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IRC. v. H.K.C.C.. Playing the Hongkong grouni, Indian, R.C. beat H.K.C.C. ca Saturday by 3 games
to 36. Scores:
0. and H. D. Rumjahn beat
Penman and Redmond 7-4. beat Miskin and Henderson 10-1, hòabi Grimble and Brearley 8-8.
- S. H. and S. D. Ismail besti Penman and Redmond &-5, beat! Miskin and Henderson 6-5, best Grimble and Brearley 8-3.
A. A. and S. A. Rumjahn lost to Penman and Redmond 5-6; beat Miskin and Benderson 101; lost to Grimble and Brearley 3-8.,
"B" DIVISION. University v. I.R.C. Playing on I.R.C. ground su Saturday, University defeated the home team by 63 games to 44. Scotes:
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U and Sue best S.
Ismail Busi 8. Cassumabboy 8-8, beat A. el Arculli and S. A Hassan 6-5, lost to E. el Azculli and 1. Hassan 8-8.11.
Ong and Sepher beat Ismail and Caarumbhoy-8-8, beat Arculii and Hussain 6-5, beat Arculli and Harsun, 8-3,
Shih and Chau lost to Ismail and Chanthinbboy 5-6, beat Arculli and Hussain 6-6, Just to Arculli and Hassan 3-8.