THE
PRINCE INSPECTS.
TROOPS.
IMPRESSIVE MILÍTARY REVIEW AT TOKYO,
RUSSIA AND THE GENOA CONFERENCE.
LATEST GADLES.
'GENOA CONFERENCE.
FRANCE REFUSES TO MISCUSS DISARMAMENT.
Paz, April 14th. A-me-oficial statement denies that --majority of the Cabinet, decided that the
French Delegation will participate in the
moment discussica, if miscd at «Goods. It says that in the latter event, the Delegation will ask that it be refereed to the Longue of Nations, which is already dealing with the matter."
- participate in the debate. LLOYD GEORGE'S ULTIMATUM TO
THE HONGKONG DAILY PLE58, / MONDAY,
RUSSIA'S EXTRAORDINARY CLAIMS
Pants, April 15th. Advices from Genoa state that while recognising Rusala's pro-war debts, übe Sorist, by the simple process of submitting aounter-claim, not only wiped out the amount, but show the Allies to be the
debtors.
This astounding claim was submitted by Mr. Eitvinof, at the first meeting of the Russian and Allied experts.
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The clair is based on damages, which, it is alleged, were sustained in consequenen of the anti-Sovice expeditions, supported by the Allien, and also the low of
Failing this, the Delegation will not Besarabia, aggregating âfty millised goht roables Subsequently M. Litvinofi ex- pressed a readingme to make concessioca.
later, discussed by When the matter was the Allied delegates, Mr. Lloyd Georgn told the Buisun that their claim was excessive. Snadmissable, and contrary to
- .... RUSSIANS.
Casos. April 14th. A estions statement is contained « supposed French semi-oficial telegram *from Genoa, wharelo it is reported that
·ZATATT CABLES.
U.S.A. NAVAL SUPPLY-KIL.
HARDING URGES LARGER "
APPROPRIATION.
WASHINGTON, April 14th.
A letter from Mr. Harding was read in the House of Representatives, urging that
Be
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BARLIER OLBESS. THR PRINCH IN JAPAN, - THE MOST POPULAR GENERAL IN
THE JAPANESE ARMY.
Torto, Friday.
There was a heavy downpour of rain this morning The Prince of Wales and more adequate enlisted force, than his staff attended service at St. Andrew's 87,000, be fixed by the Naval Appropria-English Church and unveiled fablets to tions Committed is tho, pending Naral Tokyo Britons and British officers attach-
ed to the Embay who fell in the war, Supply Bill
Notwithstanding the weather, thousands
APPROPRIATION INSUFFICIENT.
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LATER...
The letter further stated that the Pre- aident would be most disappointed if the appropriation voted was insufficient to maintain a personnel of 88,000, adding that the trend towarde peace security ought to be more frmly stabbed, Fore going beyond the limitations wherita we were gladly committed at the lafor, national Conference
APPROPRIATION INCREASEDY.
LATRE...
The House of Representatives vötöd an appropriation for, an' enlisted naval per-
lined the route.
The remainder of the day was spent privately. In the evening the Prime dined at the Oxford and Cambridge Club. From Sir Herbert Russell, Roter's Special Correspondent.)
GRAND REVIEW OF TROOPS. HR.H. the Prince of Wales accompanied by the Prince Regent, this morning review ed a Division of 10,000 Imperial Guards on the Yoyogi parade ground; brilliant sunshine added attractiveness to the eion. The Prince of Wales wore the
LATEST CABINS.” FIGHTING IN SIROHI STATE OF RAJPUTANA.
VILLAGERS REFUSE TO PAT TAXES.
SIMLA, April 14th. It is officially stated that the inhabit ants of several villages in the Sirohi State of Rajputana, who refused to pay tame, and refreind all settlement overturen, were attacked on April 19th by state troops, and after some resistance were driven of to the bills, thus being killed. “
The operations bad such an immediate salutary effect, that zeren villages in the affected Area have now, agreed to pay the fixa.
GERMANY PAYS REPARATIONS.
MORATORIUM ACCORDED.
“LATNIT CABLES."- THE SEMENOPP CASP, CAN CHARGE OF MURDER" BE "SUBTAINED (-
WASHINGTON, April 15th. Senator Borah, Chairman of the Secaté Committee investigating the Semanoll case, has sought the New York Districh Attorney's opinion as to whether it is pon.. sibly to ranish Semono "for the murder of American soldiers in Biberin: Senator Borah expresses the view that the prideños of the crime is very clear,<2
·MÄELIER CABLEN.
BAIL CANCELLED.
New Yose, April 14th. Semeno, the Siberian general, has been sent to jail owing to the guaranteeing com- pany cancelling its bail bond as a sequel, to the evidence heard before the Benste, committer by fleneral Graves, American.
on Semenoff's administration of affairs in' Commander in Siberis, and others reflecting
PARIS, April 15th," Germany has paid a reparations instal. man of 13,000,000 Gold Marks, in accord-Siberia anos with the commissions decision made
[Semenoff, was arrested on arrival st New York from Washington in connection
woudel of 98,000, in accordance with M. uniform of a Japanese General and "rode or March 21st. This payment has accord with a civil action alleging the theft at harsome piebald charger belonging to ed a provisional moratorium to Germany. Harding's recommendations,
the Prince Regent.
OP
RESTRICTION
IMMIGRATION. EXTENSION OF AMERICAN LAW.
WASHINGTON, April 15th." The Senats has passed a resolution ex- all; the beads of the Allied Delegations all the way to Genoa. to spring this sur-tending the immigration Restriction Law replied to the Russian objections to theprise He repuliated the Allied, respon- to June 1st, 1994. Lordan experts report, with impressive ability in conpection with the 'claim."
wonimy Mr. Lloyd George declared that, if the Russians had not replied laverably by 11 a.m. on April 15th, the Gean Conforenes would be terminated,« na for Russina affairs are concerned. LLOYD GEORGE MEETS RUSSIAN
DELEGATES.
LONDON, Later. The Timescomuspoodent at Genos staten that after an informal meeting of the delegades, to consider the report of she Lordon experts. Mr. Lloyd George in Svited the delegates to luncheon'; all declin- except the Russians. The fact in much
commented on-
ECONOMIC EXPERTS DRAFTING AMENDMENTS.
Go, April 18th. ▲ Firch report states that Mr. Lloyd George's ultimatum to "the Russians, has hitherto been unconfirmed, but Genon re- ports indicate that the Russians are rais- ire great difficulties in regard to the -Jordan memorandum.
"."
When Mr. Lloyd George invited the delegates, including the Russiane, "to
notions of justic. He anked the Soviet representatives, if they had come
ALLIES INSIST ON DEFINITE
REPLY FROM RUSSIANS.,
LATRE.
Mr. Lloyd George fcally indicated the questions whercon it was possible for the Allies to make concessions. He said, that if the Soviet's reply was unequivocal, the Allies must adhere to the terms of the
London experts report, providing for a Mortorium, regarding Russia's debts. He affirms that if the reply was unfavour able, the Conference would have no fur- ther object for Russia.
After 3 Chicherin had replied, some- what irreconcilably, the Rizainos with- drew and the Allies deliberated. It is understood they will insist on a definit reply. regarding the acceptance of the Cances resolution, after sufficient time has been given to communicate with Moscow.
COMMISSION STUDYING LONDON MEMORANDUM.
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BRITAIN'S DEBT TO US,A. SECOND INSTALMENT PAID,
WASHINGTON, April 15th. Great Britain has paki into the Treasury 0.000.000, being the pond instalment of the $125,000,000 debt, incirred for the par: chase of silver during the war.
'SEDITION' IN INDIA. PRESIDENT OF PUNJAB CONGRESS
SENTENCED.....
A feature of the afternoon events was a. wrestling bout between the champions of East and West Japan,
The Ball at the British Embassy was the nost notable function erer held in the British Embassy at Tokyo,
Popular interest is the Prince of Wals appears to be ever on the increase, his gris bearing and democracy bringing forth comment from the azwspapers, who are comparing bis attitude with the ex- treme, aloofness of the Japanese Court,
A PULLER ACCOUNT?
Saturday.
Another account says the morning of the parmuje was graciously fine after the pre- visus days downpour, the air being so clear that Fuji, more than a hundred miles d'stant, was visible, appearing like a dim
"Laxday, April 14th. Kharak Sing, President of the Punjab | violet shadow. Congress Committee, has been sentenced to three years rigorous imprisonment, fort setition
The report further provides for over hauling the judicial system, which shall be independent of the executive. Foreigners shall have the war riety to enter or have 'Bussin as any practised in other countries. There shall be an forced loans. Postal and telegraphic censorship shall be abolished. freedom of commigee shall be ablished, and penal tences shall not be inflicted on foreigners without the consent of the codemned person'a.consul..
BACK TO GOLD. #
London, April 13th. The speertient possible returu to the gold commendation regarding the stabilization of currency.
FOOTBALL
SCOTTISH ASSOCIATION FINAL
GLASGOW, April 14th.
The Scottish Association Cup final co sulted in a win for Greenock Morton from the Gleagow Hangers by 1 goal to nit, The match was played at Glasgow... DEATH OF THE BISHOP OF COVENTRY.
A LAND-OWNİNG PRELATE. The death is reported of the Right Rev. H. W. Yeatman-Biggs, Bishop of Coventry:
Chita in 1919 of furs and woollans valued st $475,000 belonging to the Yourerata- Home and Foreign Trading Company, which is now bankrupt].
HOME ENGINEERING
DISPUTE
NEGOTIATIONS BREAK DOWN:
Lornos, April 14th. The Engineering Legotiations between the employers and 47 unions have broken down
INDIAN UNREST.
BOMBAY HARTAL.
Bommar, April 14th, As a culmination of the national week's Inauguration of Gandhi's Swaraj campaign a hartal was rigorously observed in the stock exchange, and bullion and cotton native quarters of the city. The bazaars, were closed. Where were MA disturbances. markets
INDIAN ADVOCATE-GENERAL.
"Bombay, April 14th. Ar the first Indian to occupy the port, Jamshed Kanga has succeeded Sir J. Thomas sa permanent Advocate General
(Continuod on paga 8)
The Rt. Rev. Huysha Wolcott Yostman- Biggs, M.A., D.D., F.S.A., wm an hon. Fellow of Eminzuel College, Cambridge, and Select Preacher to both Oxford and Cambridge Universities. The late Bishop was ordained in 1949 and, after holding 130 10 am, the Prince of Wales, mounted various, beticöce, became Bishop Buffra
the beautiful pichald charger, gan of Southwark in 1891, Bishop of upon “'Harukoma,”.... presented to the Crown Worcester in 1904 and Bishop of Coventry Prince by the Prefecturs of Kogoshima in 1918 The Bishop was also a large three years ago, rode un to the Yoyogi landowner as he inherited, in 1858, the
ANTI-COMMUNIST CRUSADE. Parade ground accompanied by the Prince aetates exteading to 3,000 acres in
Wiltshire of his brother, General Test- FIGHTING A DANGEROUS MENACE, Regent with large briliant staffs.
The Imperial Guard review has never maa-Biggs. In his younger days the A conference convened by the Christian"
Counter-Communist Crusade was held at Bibsop was a footballer of some merit and the Central Hall, Westminster, on March
before been attended by Staff Officers be low the rank of Lieut. Colonel, but on a fias shot with the ride. He was a man 2nd, the Bishop of Birmingham presiding. The Chairman said apathy was the parent this occasion every British Officer attached of Catholic tartes; "Who's Who" gives of thuses of all kinds, and at present the
to the Embassy, even including Langungo his recreations, as horticulture, history, voice of what we called democracy was Students, was invited to be present. The archacology and art.” Foreign Attachés made bright splashes of
not heard, but only the voice of the extre- mist. (Cheers.) The Communistic system
standard is the Allied expert main colour amid the general monotony of IRISH REBELS SEIZE LAW was the greatest tyranny and despotism,
khaki uniforms.
It is estimated that more than 10,000
of
thro
COURTS.
DUBLIN, April 15th. During a "midnight attack a body of anti-treaty armed but non-uniformed Republicans, seized the forecourts of the Dublin Law Courts, which they fortified and inbond using as rebel Headquarter
Tho rebel commandant, O'Connor, de
FURTHER OUTBREAKS. /
LATER
and if the working man was misled, it was, generally speaking, by people of foreign birth, who were admitted into Great Britain far too easily. (Cheers.) Under Communism the family and private life would not be secure. Late the homes of the people would sneak the representatives of the Communist government to pry into the most private matters, and those who were dear to them would be unsafe fromR dangers of the greatest kind. (Cheers.)
Probondary Gough, moving a resolution to the effect that the dissemination of Communist principles was becoming an in- creasing menace, said the cant and jargon
of Communista were really disguises for an attack upon the totality of human in toresta.
LATER. The sub-Committee of the Economic Commission began its study, of the Informal discussions which took place...
economic part of the London Memoran- at Mr. Lloyd George's villa yesterday,
dum. It adopted the amendmeed of the
This should be assisted The troops were all in field-service uni lasted nice hours; the Russians were vo-
Japanese Delegats, that conomic cavon by an aceiation of central baka, accompanied
tion drawn up by the European States, and also, by nu interastional conten-form consisting of khaki tunics, trousers tion for the purpose of sentralising and and puttees, with red bands around cape First class economic exporta” are labor-shall apply to non-European States,
co-ordinating the demand for gold to avoid and knapsacks; they were drawn up in iously living to digest the memorandum,
squata NO INSUPERABLE DIFFICULTIES auctuations in price which are likely to three sides of a
On the Prince's arrival, the massed and are drafting amendment. Protesta
FOR RUSSIA,
follow competitive efforts by a number o countries to secure metallie reserves. Esel hands, in red and blue uniforms, played are generally raised against proparing to
*Geros, Apel 15th.
country should be loft free to decide God Save the King," whilst the regi tit fight, when the sub-committee of eleven
While the French correspondent at whether to adopt the old gold parity or new mental trumpeters in succession sounded clares that the occupation, must not be aparity apporimating the present exchange the sonorous "Kimigayo," or "Raign of regarded as a coup d'état. The invaders resembles. The incident was much com- Genoa- q earlier cable message indi-party money. The experts advise the Emperor," the national air of Japan have commandeered food from local mented on yesterday,"
cated-sort that the Russians are makearly abandonment of the restrictian on
infantry regiments, Bach ng exaggerated claims, and displaying imports and exports which is applied by troops were present, consisting of four factorica.
certain countries with the object temporarily battalions; cavalry regiment, six field
Dr. Stuart Macgowan, seconding, said irreconcilable attitude; the Genos to protect their finances.
batteries, also engineers and transport
the Communiata advocated the confiscation units. The parade was a wonderfully fine The seizure, of the law courts is roof property, the appropriation of in- inch, H. Barthon said he had a previous correspondent takes a more hopeful view,
GERMANT'S FINANCES.
PARIS, April 13th. spectacle, the appearance of the tower of garded as a blow, struck at the heart of diridual savings, and the abolition of all appointment, sad departed, returning and says that the discussions have un-
The Reparation Commission (in the the Japanees Aring being strikingly im
orderly administration, which it is diff law. They said they wanted to revert exclusively to naturalism. Ha understood our later to resume the conversations,
course of a draft reply to the Cherman Note Pr
After riding around the aquam, the cult for any Government to tolerato. that in Australia, where they had had w The Allied nad Russian experts are dis-doubtedly opened the eyes of the Rumians,
the demand for na to insuperable difficulties have hitherto rejecting
Allied Prince of Wales and the Prince Regent Lately it has been increasingly manifest Labour Government for ten years caLTY-. cussing, the memorandum to-day, and will
control of Germany and the levy of sisty took their post at the saluting base and that De Valera is no longer able to con- ing out. Communistic principles, the soun arisen.
milliards of new taxation, but express the march past commstood, occupying report to the dologatest Mr. Lloyd
to submit The Allies vigy is that they cannot ing willingness
data more than half-an-hour. The Infantry trol a cosiderable part of the Republicantry had been brought to the verge of finan
cial ruin, industry. had been strangled,. George's villa this afternoon. This ment
repeats its observations on the inadequacy ingin semi goose-step, rythmically swing
national debt of the war or of war debts, but they must af Germany's francial efforts and the ing their left arms straight out from the more remarkable as it was executed while although the population was only 5,000,000,
The hand played for the De Valen was carrying on pesce negotia, they had now
$750,000,000. have recognition. In regard to the re necessity of inaugurating a system of fuan-shoulders.
The reply declares that if Imperial Guard review s march which was tions with Mr. Collins and Mr. Griffith cial control
The resolution was carried, and the RUSSIAN PROPOSALS ENABLE CON- stitution of private property, the Allies Germany does not take the measures necesavory inspiring quickstep. At the head
The British and Free-State troops a meeting also approved a motion relwing * this inoulantion of sary to pat its finances in order, the Comy of each regiment the battle colours word Insist on the principle that' value given ision will be obliged on May 31st to bore, in each caso nothing remaining of Dublin are confined to barracks, while the with abhorrence
atheistic, blasphemous; and anti-socist ideas, must be restored, but recognise that there adopt curtain measures which, however, will war-worn flags but the border Fringe. Central Telegraph Office and other build-into the minds of thousands of little child. Both the Prince of Wales and the Prince ings are strongly guarded. The situation ren in the Proletarian Sunday schools.” not interfere with the administration.
Bagent took the salute given by officers!
It was decided to establish - zo general MEETING WITH THE RUSSIAN
with swords in two flashing, marements;
Inderal council from the organisations DELEGATION.
other ranks, eyes right. The guna trotted
interested in the movement for combating poet, and the Imperial Guard of Lancers
Communism, 71 wont by at a cantor, their magnificent horses compelling unanimous admiration.
ing is expected to decide the Bumin press for immediate payment, in regard to clarifying the German financial stination) went past in column of compaties, march section of the Army, The cop in the and capital" scared sway.
probic,
FERENCE TO PROCEED.
LATER
informal conversions of the are practical difficultica. British, French, Italian, Belgian and Russian delegates, continued at Mr. Lloyd Grogo'a villa today.
The Allie wers much impressed with M. Chickering and M. Krassins expositions regarding the situation in Russia, but re- fured to badge on the question of Russia's recognition of her debts; intimating a readiness to continue the conference with
out Hussis
A deadlock soomed to have been reached on this question, and on the claim for compensation for damage by the counter nevolutiocary troops, when the Russians sando proposals enabling conversations to proooed,
HABLIKE CABLES,
ALLIED ECONOMIC EXPERTS'
EOPORT.
"}
is tense.
BÄRLIER CABLES.
DUBLIN CONFERENCE ADJOURNS..
Lonnor, April 14th.
THE KARTH'S AGE.
Moreover,
The Dublin Conference reached noWe have found that the age of the
19th
Geros, April 14th. Representatives of the French, British,
The whole parade was under the com Italian and Belgian delegations, under the presidency of Me. Lloyd George, informally mand of Lieut. General Nakashima, of the Losnos, April 18th.met the Euasian delegation to consider the Imperial Guard Division, who received the warm congratulations of the Prince of The report of the Allied experts meeting report of the London Experta
It is understood that the Eusians were Wales at the finish of the review, on the in London prior to the Genos Conference recommends, regarding Russia and its invited to state how far they are prepared splendid bearing and faultless precision of agreement aud to-day adjourned until April preceding governments financial obligato accept the guarantees demanded by the the evadations of his troope tions, that compensation for foreigners who Allies as conditions for resumption of have ket property be mobilised in a fixed economic relations. lump sum, and pecuniary indemnities aba!! be acknowledged by handing over interest- bearing londs. A Rassian Debt Commis- sion will be formed to supervise these operations and select assets as a basis of cry for the lords, which must be con. solidated by November 1st, 1927.
(Continued at foot of nest colwears.}
"GENOA'S" "EASTER HOLIDAYS.
GERO, April 13th, The conference will not sit on Enster Sunday or Monday.
LORD BIRKENHEAD ARRIVES. Gexos, April 13th Lord Birkenhead has arrived
A large gathering of European officers and sivilians wers socommodated in al grand stand which had been erected at the back of the saluting baas.
Both coming and returning along the ocvided out bet wool, Palace and the Parade-ground the Princs of Wales rexxived a tremendous ovation it being remarked that he is to-day tho most popular General in the Japanese | Army, - (From Bir Harbort Runól.)
[& London cable dated April 10th stated: The ominous rumours concerning im minent possibilities of further troubles in Ireland are somewhat relieved by the news that Mesars, Collins, Griffith, De Valera and Cathalbrugha are to meet in Dublin to-day to consider proposals for stance or settlement.]
Laid, Professor John Joly, in a. discoarse upon the age of the earth at the Royal earth must be about 100,000,000 years,
Institution on February 24th He explain ed that three separate and very different methods of judging the earth's age gave the same result. It had been contended of 175,000,000 years, but be did not think that one of these methods gars the resinle that estimate was in accord with present day knowledge. Others contended that 100,000,000 years was not long enough for evolution, but the speaker isid evolution was in socie, onses a spasmodic process.
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