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THE CHINA MAIL EXTRA.

HONGKONG, SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 1920.

TO-DAY'S CABLES.

(Reuter's Struike to the China (M2% )

SAN REMO CONFERENCE.

SAN REMO, April 21.

A communique issued by the Supreme Council states that Allied admirals and generals continued the discussion of the Turkish military, and Armenian questions. M. Venizelos gave evidence.

FANTASTIC RUMOURS”

ROME, April 21.

A semi-official statement denies "absolutely fantastic rumours" of hitches in the conference and declares that the conference is proceeding. amidst uninterrupted quietness. The object of the rumours was probably to discredit Italian securities abroad.

THE SPEEDONIA.

LORENZO MARQUES, April 21. The British barque "Speedonia," with her captain, second and third officers, wireless operator, seamen, and 23 Chinese left on April 19. Three boats are still missing in Lat. 29 S., Long. 49 E. Four of the crew were Injured. The first mate, a boy, and 26 Chinese and still aboard. The . surveyors recommend the discharge of the cargo.

PRICE CROSSES "THE LINE.

A VISIT FROM KING NEPTUNE.

SUYA, April 21.

HELENA MAY INSTITUTE...

THE MUSICAL PROGRAMME.

The following programme will be given at the Musicale at the Helena May Institute on Monday, 5.15 P.m Terror Solos-

The Prince of Wales had a memorable experience on crossing the line, the celebration being on an unprecedented scale as a result of much re- search into ancient customs and the employment of the rhyming talent of the crew. The ceremonies were so striking that a book of words will be published. King Neptune, attended by a court of fifty, held an investiture- bestowing on the Prince of Wales the Order of the Equatorial Bath, tying a miniature tub round his neck. Similarly grotesque decorations were con- ferred on the Admiral and officers, each being accompanied by appropriate verses. The Prince recited a verse of his own composition, welcoming their Majesties of the deep. He participated in the procession and afterwards was the first to be initiated. He was lathered pink, black and white and ducked three times three. The Prince landed at (Fiji to-day having a picturesque reception, the fuzzy beaded, khaki clad guard of honour inclu. ding war veterans. Replying to addresses the Prince said King George. regarded the welfare of the indigenous races of the empire as a sacred charge.

Suva, April 21. --

(a) La Donna e Mobile....Verdi. (a) Take a pair of Sparkling

Eyes. Sullivan. Mr. Howard Freeborn.

Piano Solos

An impressive ceremonial presentation of a whale tooth and brewing kava drink from the ancient yagona root in honour of the Prince of Wales. was performed on an unprecedented scale. Three hundred painted and lavishly attired wariors participated The entire population, including the high commissioner of Tijian, Government officials, and feudatory chiefs attended. The prince was greeted with tremendous ovations,

AMI RICAN OBSTRVER AT SAN REMO.

WASHINGTON, April 21.

(a) Prelude

(b) Butterfly

Rachmaninoff. Greig.

(c) Dance of Fire and Water

N. O'Neill.

(d) Humoursche ... Greig.

Mr. Denman Fuller.

David McGeogh. Mrs. J. S. Jennings.

Soprano Solo-Berbette.

The ambassador at Rome has been instructed to attend the San Remo conference as the Government's observer but not to participate in the deliberations.

GERMANY WANTS BIGGER ARMY:

PARIS, April 21.

Violin Solos-

(a) Chaison Louis XIII.

et Pavane F. Kreisler! (b) Musette

Pleiffer.

Comte. P. de Bróc.

Recitation.

Mrs. F. C. Hall". Baritone Solo-Stone Cracker John

Erie Coalis. Mr. N. A. Green. Songs at the Piano,

Col. N. F. Crosse.

The

MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERİ.

The N.Y.E. .. Yokohama Maru (Eor> pesa Line) left Shanghai for this port on the 21st April and is expect- ed here on the 24th April. The American & Manchurian Line 8.8. Kazembe left Singapore for Manila on the 13th April and may be

.P.O.S. cxpected here on the 25th instant.

Co's & Matheon arrived at Kobe an the 23rd lots there on the 23rd April and is dus st Yokohama on the 24th April The CF.OS. Co's RMS Impress of Asia, arrived Tokohama on the 18th April, left there on the 17th April, and is dus st. Vancouver on the 26th April The NY.R 5.5. Attend Varu (European Line) left Singapore for this port on the 21st April and is expected hure on the 20th April

The P. M. S. 8. Co. a.. West Inskip left Manila, April 23, and is d ́e bere April 16:

The T.K.K... Korea Maru arrived at Yakobama on the 16th instant and sailed 19th instant being-due at Hongkong on the 28th instant

to schedule.

The

4.8. Kim Maru (Bombay Live) leit Moji for this port on the Band Apr1 and is expected here on the 27th April.

The P

P. & U. 8. N. Co.. . Notara left Singapore for this Port on the 2ind instant at 6am. and -is due here on the 27th instant at aboui Noon...

Tho N.T.K. 8.5. Tamba Maru (European

Ling) left Kabe for this port w Moji and Shanghai on the oth April and is expected here on the 29th April.

The N.Y.K. 6.6 Tensho Maru (Calcutt Lane) left Calentta. for this port vi Надесов a and Singapore, on the oth April ad is expected here on the 29th April.

The

The German delegation has sent the Peace Conference three notes, the first asking permission to maintain in the neutral zone a fixed total force instead of a fixed number of units as stipulated in the agreement of August The 8 and to increase the artillery by two batteries, making a total of eleven. The second requests permission to increase the permanent strength of the German Army from a hundred thousand to two hundred thousand, Includ- ing an aviation group and heavy artillery. The third announces that the The German states have been instructed to carry out the wishes of the Allies with regard to the disbandment of the Civic Guards.

WAR CRIMIN LY NOT RELEASED."

LONDON, April 22.

T.K.K. 23. Seiya Mare arrived at Yokoham on the 14th instant and ailed the 18th, being duo at N.Y.R... Toyshashi Maru (Ameri- Hongkong April 30%

can Line) left Robe for this port via Moji and Shanghai on the flat April and is expected here on the 20th April

C.P.OS. Co. R.M.A. Emprar of Russia scrived at Yokohams on: the 20th April left there 21st April is das st Robe on the 22nd April and may be extected in Hongkong lat May daylight. The N.I.K. 8.4. Totomi Haru (Bombay Line) left Bombay for this port direct on the 1th April and is expected here on the 3rd May,

In the House of Commons at question time, Mr. Austen Chamberlain stated that he did not know of any weakening among the Alles in regard to reparation from Germany. There was no reason to suppose that. Germany would be unable to pay a very considerable contribution under The the treaty.

The N.Y.K... Yetorofu Maru (Calentia Tine) left Calestia for this port via Penang and Singapore on the 18th April and is expected here on the S.I.B. 6. Toyo Maru No. 3 (Cal- 3rd May catta Line) left Calcutta for this part.. vis Rangoon and Singapore on the 15th April and is expected here on the 5th May.

The KIK: an. Inaba Maru(Earopeen Line) loft: Landon for this port vis

on. the 9th April and in acted here on the 19th May::

Mr. Bonar Law stated that the United States Government had refused to be associated with the proposed League of Nations proposals for an agreement prohibiting the use of black troops in Europe. The Government had not made any representations to France on the subject. It was not the duty of the Government or the House of Commons to judge the action of an ally. (Cheera). He hoped that the conference at San Remo would settle. The the question of German war criminals. None of the war criminals, in British lands had been released.

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pool Live) lefs Laverpool for this pore vis Bugs on” thất 10th Apeil d expected here on the Rod Way,

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