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CABLES.

LATEST CARLES,

{THROUGH RIUTER'S AGENCY.]'

THE ROYAL WEDDING.

THE CEREMONY."

BRILLIANT SCENES AND ENTHUSIASTIC

CROWDA,

Losnos, April 26th. His Royal Highness the Duke of York and Lady Elizabeth Bowes Lyon, daugh- ter of the Scottish Earl of Strathmorat were married at Westminster Abbey at

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The Archbishops of Canterbury and York officiated and the brilliant congre- gation was composed of Hiyal person gy, distinguished people, reprenta tives of the Government, the Dominions, India, the Crown Colonies. and Protes

torates. Enormous crowds fined the de coraled route and enthusins:leally cheered! the bride and bridegroom. The weather was brilliantly fine.

STORY OF THE DAY

The marriage of the Duke of York. whose active interest in the welfare of to workers has earned hin the appella Lion “The Industrial Prince," to Lady Elizabeth Bones Lyon, daughter of the ancient Scottish House of Strathmore, appealed to popular imagination as much as Princess Mary's wedding, as an event linking Tirons and People. The news papers, for weeks past, have been filled with details of the lives and qualities of the young couple. London's transport services have been taxed to the utmost no! cope with the urush of visitors. The weather prospects. yesterday, were of the

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS FRIDAY, APRIL 27′′, 1983.

ADDRESS BY THE ARCHH SHOP

OF YORK

LATEST CABLES.

ABDUCTION OF MISS ELLIS. WONDERFUL TALE OF PLUCK AND GALLANTRY.

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LATEST CABLES. REPARATION QUESTION,

DEBT FUNDING MAY LEAD TO REPARATIONS. SETTLEMENTS. -

CHESTER CONCESSIONS.

BRITISH GOVERNMENT'S .

NEUTRAL ATTITUDE.

mentioned, consequently there

FAR EASTERN

NEWS.

CABLE

After the Dean of Westminister had read the Eabortation (in the revised

(THROUGH" KNUTERİS (AGENOT.] form) the Archbishop of Canterbury pez-

LONDON, April 23th. In the House of Commons, Lord Curzon PEKING GENDARMERIE. formed the marriage service and the

LONDON, April 23th.

New York, Apri¡ 23th: drew attention to the speech of Admiral Archbishop of York delivered an ad-

DEMAND ARREARS OF PAY, The boiler that the Anglo-American Chester, as cabled on April 21st, Mr. dress, exhorting the wedded couple to

rescue of Miss The abduction and

Ronald McNeill said he was not aware of pursue a noble life.

Paxišo, April 26th The Archbishop Mollie Ellia farnish a story full of debt funding agreement will lead to a

final settlement of the reparation's prob- any foundation for the statement that dwelt on the bridegroom's care for the thrilling particulars, and resplendent lem. was expressed by Mr. Frederics C. spheres of influence had thrown obstacles

The leaders of the Peking Gendarmeria welfare of the workers; the Prince, be with examples of English pluck and Cookhough Chairman of Batelny's Admiral Chester's way. There was no called on the President today. They said, had matte bizsebé at home in the Indian gallantly. According to advices Bank, Ltd., when aldiessing the Ameri-cord of the British Ambassador giving numbered nearly a hundred and request. mines, shipyards and factories of the

(cin «lankers' Association. He said that any such assurance is Admiral Chester country and had brought together boys from Sinn when Miss Ellis was car he felt confident that negotiations in

www noed that salary arrears be paid. It is question of his being over-ruled." The of the workshop and the Public School, rid off from Kohat early on the mornegard to German reparations would Government had not talien any potion to understood that the Finance Ministry i Similarly, Lady Elizabeth had shown hering of April 14th, the stealthiness of the shortly be reopened, and suggested that interfere with American commercial enter convening a Conference to deviso means, friendship for the Scottish country-folk.miscreants' movements was assisted by a Germany should offer to pay an amcunt prise. Replying to Com Wedgwood, Mr. The Archbishop said that the classes violent windstorm. which drowned her

ale Neill said he had not received any com- of payment. based on Bonio modification of the plaints that the concession conflicted with making up the commonwealth too often efforts to raise an alarm. The abductors that in his opinion under certain cireum- subjects. The Government had no inten- original scheme. Mr. Goodevongh said concessions_previously granted to British lived lives apart: therefore it was A great thing that the one family whom all half carried and half drove the terrorhees Great Britain would provide ation of initiating a discussion on subject at

substantial ducunt towards the neces-Lausanne.

PING, April 28th. could regard in a true senes as their stricken girl into the unknown along asary credit, which would not be very large and commercial and investment own, should make the whole Empire kin steep and rocky path until dawn. They interests in the United States would lead

President Li Yuan Hong, interviewed by helping to give it the spirit of one hid during the day. This continued for her to approach the problema from much STEPS FOR IMMEDIATE TIGHTEN by Reuter, said that, although there might' family life.

ING OF SCHEME. the same viewpoint as Great Britain. four days and nights, until her captors German reparation bonds, specifically

appear to be financial chaos in Peking at length reached their mountain fortress sechd, by German assets, and endorsed,

LONDON, April 25th. and political and military strife through- by the nation which reecived is-on-re- The Times in its "City Notes," mfer- home in Tirah.

enuut of reparations, would be markt ring to the excessive number of export out the country, appearances were often able scurity once a reasonably satisfne-licences granted to antive plantors under deceptive. The Chinese people as

the rubber restriction schemo owing to tory settlement was in sight.

The vast congregation then, knelt in silent devotion as the Archbishop

Cross, pronounced the Benediction. The of Canterbury, holding the Priuzatial

National Anthem followed the Wedding Anthem and was aang during the sing- ing of the register. The bride and

The Beervey of the miscreants' move menta rendered the tank of the native rescue parties thest difficult, but Kuli- Indian political assistanty

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bridegroom, escorted by the, Choir and khan, the Clergy along the nare, emerged at keenly followed the faint sceat and at the West door, amid the plaudits of the length encountered the abductors, who multitude and the pealing of the West-however, strenuously denied all know-

inster chimes. The weather throughout the ceremony was perfect, but abourse of the matter. Kulikhan at length and-a-half later a peal of thunder and pestrated the truth and succeeded in torrents of rain drove the crowds in the sending an encouraging letter to the girl, whom the capters women folk had in the

cantime reasonably treated.

streets to seck shelter,

BARLIER CABLES, "-

SPECIAL HONOURS CONFERRED BY THE KING.

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EARLIER CABLES.

COLD DOUCHE FOR GERMAN OPTIMISTS.

RUBBER RESTRICTION.

PRESIDENT LL, AND CHINA'S PLIGHT.

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incomplete statistical information in regard whole continue to work and produce.. to native-owned estates and the consequent If wealth is labour, as economists tell overestimate of standard production, pro

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sumes that immediate steps will be takon us, China surely is wealthy." He em tighten up the application of the phasised the neermary of preserving a schema In this respect it says that the

HOME HOUSING BILL..

BIG MAJORITY FOR THE GOVERNMENT

doubted whether militariam in China, though deplorable, would produce bigger. trouble than the present militarism in Europe.

LosDox, April 25th. . sale of surplus export licences scema open proper perspective in judging China. Ho London yesterday expressing surprise t

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"into question, announcemen

Lord Curzona speech of April 20th, as the tendency in Germany to interpret indicating the possibility of British media. approach France direct, has acted, woord- tiou, and declaring that Germany must

Regarding financial difficulties and LONDON, April 25th. ing to a Berlin message, as a cold douche in German political circles, who believed In the House of Commons, after unpaid debts, the President declared the speech meant an early solution of the debate characterised by numerous inter- there were other so-called civilised coun A DRAMATIO DENOUEMENT.

reparations problem. Dr. Cuno Festorlay ruptions, the Labour motion for rejection discussed with German industrialists the of the Housing Bill was defeated by 340 tries in a far worse condition: Conclude Mrs. Starr, with the Chief Commis question of whether they would guarantee volca to 140-the largest majority the ing, he said he certainly was not pessi-

Government has had. Tho result was siopers and Risaldar shortly afterwards any new offer to France.

Paris, April 23th. greeted with loud and continged Mini-mistic regarding China's future. China arrived in the neighbourhood, only to

The announcement in London is wel-sterial cheers and the Bill read a second

would recover and prosper. find their intrusion eicarly unwelcome unfounded German optimists. The posi

It would comed as a salutary corrective for the time.

take some time, but meanwhile China Thistle, on the Earl of Strathmore the Kinki-Bazaar enjoining them to tart It pointed out that France still insista The ruling Mallah sent a message from an acceptable offer is regarded sceptically. bility of Germany making anything like

would need all the forbearance and good- Victorian Order, and on Wing Commander hack, but this did not deter their ad as a preliminary to negotiations on the title of Knight Grand Crows of the

will the foreigner could show. His hope Louis Greig, Comptroller to the Duke of vance to Kenai. The Mulilah hnally complete abandonment of the German time Earl Winterton stated that the was based on the good senso and sanity en, the Commandership of the Victorian succumbed to pressure, and the leader passive resistance, which is indispensable nummer of chests of opium sold at of the people, on the many signs of

to an opening of negotiations.

the

LONDON, April 23th. On the occasion of his marriage, His glomaiest. Heavy rain continued all day Majesty the King has conferred on the and into the "wedding morning, but a Duke of Yerka Knighthood of few minutes after the service begin in Westminster Abbey n..burst of sunshine cheered the large numbers, mostly women. who had assembled and waited on the route of the procession all night long. GREAT WELCOME FOR THE BRIDE.

Shortly after cløven o'clock, the first Royal procession in which were Queen Alexandra, the Empress Maris and Princess Victoria, left Marlborough House for the Abbey. A minute later, their Majesties, Prince George and their quites, departed from Buckingham Palaco After seven minutes, the Duke of York, accompanied by the Prince of Wales, Prince Henry, and his supporters, left tho Palace. All these processions were escorted by Lifeguards and cheered by huge crowds along the roate, but perhaps the greatest cheer was reserved for the winsome bride when, accompanied by her father in a resplendent state coach, she drove from, the family mansion in Bruton Street v Hyde Park Corner, Constitution Hill, and the Mall.

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THE DUKE AS A FREEMASON.

LONDON, April 25th. At the annual festival of the United Grand Lodge of England in Freemasons Hall, presided over by the Duke of Connaught, the Duke of York, was ap pointed Senior Grand Warden in succes aion to the Prince of Wales. Lord Howart was appointed Junior Grand Warden.

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LATEST CABLES.

INTERNATIONAL COTTON

FEDERATION.

OPPORTUNITY TO EXTEND COTTON-GROWING

of the gang allowed Kulikhan to proceed to the fortress from where he had Miss Hallie carried on a man's back to the Mullah's house.

The abductors, however, stood round, Berco and unreleating, making it clear' that they still regarded the girl as a captivo. :

LAUSANNE CONFERENCE. RETURN OF RUSSIANS LIKELY.

LAUSANNE, April 25th. The economic committee which is disgus

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sing the economic clauses of the tecaty bas upheld the provision for mixed. arbitral tribunals, though the Turks desired to substitute ordinary courts of law.

LAUSAREE, April 95th. of the first commission,

At a meeticlared that if it was

At this stage the miscreants terrat that the Afridi resening party, were attacking their homes, whereupon Shabazads, the murderer of Mrs. Ellis, wildly gripped Ismet Pasha Mr. Starr, hustled her from the room intended to modify the meaty clapses and threatened the life of both women. relative to the Straits, the Russians The Mullah, enraged at this insult should be invited to send a representative. to the sanctity of his roof, cursed This Allies replied that there was no Shabazada and his companions, whose intention of reopening the question, but action dramatically led to the uncondithe Russians had been informed that their tional surrender of Miss Elia There presence would be desirable, should they

moving reunion between father and modify their attitude. daughter on the way back to Peshawar.

Major and Miss Ellis will proceed to England shortly.

STRÄNDED MAIL STEAMER.

SEARCH FOR THE SHIP'S BOATS.

LanaAss, April 25th. the Straits has attracted considerable Ismet Pasha's reference to Russia and attention and is regarded as indicating that Russia intends modifying her attitude by becoming a signatory to the Treaty. The return of the Russians to Laugaano is consequently regarded as likely, BRITAIN AND THE SOVIET SERIOUS COMMUNICATION TO BE

SENT TO RUSSIA-

LONDON, April 5th.

Lucena April 28th. At a meeting of the Committee of the International Cotton Federation reports showed that the state of trade in all countries was most unsatiafactory and that there appeared to be very little prospect of an immediate improvement. It was decided to lasue a manifesto to SCENES AT THE ABBEY, the Trade, stating that, in the opinion of the Committee, the present high price At the opening of the Abbey doors, of American cotton stands in the way of

CAPETOWN, April 28th. there entered a steady stream of dis-stimulating the demand for cotton goods the stranding of the Portuguese mail There has been a sensational sequel to tinguished statesinen, naval and military The Committee therefore considers that

steamer Hassamedes sailing between the officers, Ambassadors, representatives of every country able to produce cotton on

a commercial basis has an excellent op- Cape and Rio. The Commonwealth the Dominions, India, and the Crown portunity of improving its financial Dominion liner Port Victor, summoned the ́fossamedex Colonica with their ladies, "whose ex- position by the extension of cotton by wireless found

In the House of Commons, replying to growing. The committes unanimously abandoned with 237 souls aboard, includ- questions in regard to a serice of acts by quisite gowns and furs were only ex- passed a resolution in favour of the sing. 29. women and 35 children. Two the Russian Government of which British celled by the brilliance of the Peers tablishment of universal cotton stand passengers were British and the re- subjects were victims, including the cho levte dress, and Generals and Admirals' ards, and endorsed draft rules governing mainder Portuguese. The Port Victor of Bull trawler by Bolshevists of the uniforms. An intimate touch was added tribunals for the settlement of inter- is searching for the ship's boats. Grave Murmas Coast and the murder

national disputes arising from contracts anxiety is felt for their safety as there British subject at Patrograd in January, by seats, reserved at the Duke of York's in cotton yarn and cloth. The draft are no landing places in the neighbour 1920, Mr. Ronald McNeil said the Government and the country were pre- request, for boys from industrial centres, rules are to be considered by the affiliated hood and a heavy, sc is running. Associations before final adoption,

Foundly indignant thereat.-(Cheers). He and shopgirls. Dr. Nicholson, the Abbey

proposed without do'ay to address & gerious communication to Russia. organist, performed Purcell's suite of Handel's Minuet from "Bercaico "until the appointed time approached, when strains of Saint Saens Benediction NO DIFFICULTY REGARDING SUIT- Nuptiale" burst forth. (Apart from

Saint Saens music and Mendelsohn'a **Wedding March," which closed the remony, the music was All-British).

THE ROYAL PARTY..

COLONIAL MEDICAL

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SERVICE

ABLE CANDIDATES..

LowDos, April 25th.

TELEGRAFHIC MESSAGES.-

DISCOVERY OF HIGHER SPEED DEVICE ANNOUNCED.

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of the

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Meanwhile the British representative at Moscow would not cease to exert his influence in the strongest possible manner in the case Fof thi

the trawler whore the action New York, April 25th.

the Soviet anthoritice was regarded by The invention of a new method of the Government as wholly unjustifiable.

Commander. Wedgwood declared that the sending telegraphic signals, which is In the House of Commons, replying to calculated to increase the speed of trans People of Britain were not anxious for a

mission by 150 per cont. was announced now war-(Labour cheers). Lieut.-Col. FF Fremantle (Conserto the annual meeting of the National Mr. McNeill said he was perfectly aware vative) Mr. Ormsby Gore said that there Academy of Sciences at Washington, by had taken the attitude. it had.

of that and that was why the Government serious difficulty in securing Major General Squier, the Chief of the suitable candidates for vacancies in the As the officiating, clergy, in magnificent colonial medical services, except for West United States Signal Service The robps, advanced to the Sacrarium, the Africa and a few other poste for which Mouse and cable alphabets by an alphabet method proposes to dispiaco tho it was only possible to offer small Archbishop of Canterbury and York, salaries. He knew of no grounds for in which signal units all occupy equal with the Bishop of London, sat awaiting thinking that conditions, in the great lengths of time and have equal import the arrival of the Royal Procession, majority of the colonial medical service anco but are differentiated by different were unsatisfactory. Recruitment for intensities of the sinusoidal wave, exactly which advanced down the nave. Bland these services was being continued in in the manner in which the sound in ing on either side, the Chair, singing Great Britain, but had been discontinued music and speech are formed.

Lend us, Heavenly Father, lead us," to the case of a few low salaried posts are proportional to the sines of the a

In a sinusoidal wave the "ordinates in the poorer colonies. The fullest poss heralded the approach of the bride, leana-ible information, was given to all intend-artis et ih other words crust and ing on her father's warm and followed ing candidates.

trough of the wave are equal.] by two train-bearers and sight brides

FISHING POACHERS. maids, completing the gorgeous pageant,

U.S. MARINE STRIKE.

· CANADIANS.

Queen Alexandra, who was seated in the NEW YORK NOT INCONVENIENCED.-U.S. SCHOONER FIBED ON BY King's left, rose and affectionately kissed the Duke of York, the Prince of Wales, and Prinen Henry.

New Youx, April 28th.

IRISH DISORDER. SUITABLE DUBLIN CITIZENS TO

OPIUM SALES IN INDIA.

LONDON, April 25th. In the House of Commons at question

Calcutta auctions for the years ending

March 31st, 1921, 1922 and 1923, were growing public consciousness of the need respectively 1,550, 235 and 2.890.

would enquire from the Government of

He for unity and pesce, and on the growing

India with regard to the places to which detestation of militarism, or this opium was exported.

SHIPYARD, LOCKOUT.

The President said he believed that militarism would be broken if Parlia LONDON, April 25th. ment passed the new Constitution, which The prospect of averting the shipyard lockout is more favourable as a result of made no provision for Military Gover the decision by the conference of the nors, etc., thus affecting the disbandment federation of shipbuilding trades strongly to recommend the three unions concerned of about two million soldiers. He ex to accept the position.

pected, the Constitution would be passed". within three or four months.

THE NO CONFIDENCE MOTION.

DECLARED ILLEGAL EY

ITALY'S LITTLE WAR.

Boun, April 28th,

In the fighting on April 23rd the Senussia loer six hundred killed and wounded, including the Chief. Abdullah Sollum, who was killed. Their Com mander was seriously wounded;

EMPIRE PREFERENCE

KEPRESENTATIVES,

Paxso, April 25th,

The House of Representatives to-day STONEY, April 25th.

ant in camera to discuss the legality of The City Council's electricity com- mitter has recommended the rescission of the no confidence vote It finally passed the absolute Empire préférence policy in favour of a fifteen per cent. Empire pre-

& resolution by 209 votes to 05 rejecting Lerence,

the no confidence vote and sending it back to the Senate as illegal,

EPISCOPAL,

INDUSTRIAL CRISES. BURMESE OILFIELDS STRIKE SETTLED.

Bascoon, April 25th. An agreement has been reached whereby the strikera in the Yenaagyaung oilfielda will resume tomorrow on the terms offer ed by the companies..

INDIAN JUTE WORKERS RESUME.

CALCUTTA, April 24th...

· The employés of the Nudden jute milla have resumed work unconditionally.

MIDINETTES MAY RETURN:

PARIS, April 25th. The dressurakers' federaion has decided to terminate the lockout.

CRICKETER UNDERGOES

OPERATION.

LONDON, April 25th. Mr. P. F. Warner has undergone severe abdominal operation, which ha proved quite successful.

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CHURCH IN JAPAN.

TOKYO, April 26th. The Episcopal Church Synod, compris.

ing eight English and American Bishops, in sessions at Tokyo, decided to create now dioceses for Tokyo and Osaka, turn- ing over the entire ecclesiastical control to two Japanese Bishops.

SINGAPORE NAVAL BASE.

NO EXPENDITURE FOR THE PRESENT.

LoxDos, April 25th. In the House of Commons, replying to Capt. Berkeley with regard to sub marines launched since 1913, now com missioned for capable of being commis. sioned, Mr. Amery gave the following States 78, France 41, Japan 43, Italy 43, figures: Fully commissioned, United and Britain 69, of which twelve were in reserve. Capable of being commissioned United States 20, and Britain seven, the remainder mil.

Roplying to Mr. G Lambert, Mr. Amery stated that beyond four thousand Peterling spent on a preliminary survey, no work had been commenced and no ex- pediture had been or would be incurred antil the money be voted by the House of in respect to the Singaporo naval band

Commons.

CARRY FIREARMS.

THE CITY AND SUBURBAN DUBLIN, April gath The result of the City and Suburban The Free State Government bag sigai- | waa:- Gicantly decided to allow suitable citizens Dry Toast (20/1) hig in Dublia to poseas firearms, with the Roman Fiddle (10/1) ....................... accesary safeguards... This is regarded Condover (100/14) Tome 3

an inte sting commentary on the Thirteen ran-Won by a neck, with advance of arm conditiem imping length between second and third. the Government’a belief that period of widespread disorder has entices be ex- Formis sion to carry arms, will tended all over the country if the experi ment in the city prove satisfactory

Three Irregalar LONDON, April the The Marino transport workers strike

NEW YORK, April 25th.

fight at the caves in Kerry have been has, up to the present had only a small

excuted at Trales, and included an Advices from Vancouver state that Englishman, a deserter. from the East The bridegroom wore the Air Force affect in New York where the employers Canadian fisheries patrol boat fired Lanes Regiment.

estimate that the immediate shortage on an American fishing schooner in uniform, the Prince of Wales the dots not amount to over three hundred Solander Bay, as it was suspected sheTHE EXCHANGE MARKET

Some of the other eastern ports was a porcher. The schooner's crew Guards uniform, Prince Harry the men. husar uniform and the King, naval usiports from the Pacific coast state that ing behind one wounded man who has tre, somewhat inconvenienced, but re-scuttled and abandoned the vemel, leav-

Lonly a few men are out.

Farm

since died.

Losbow, April 25th. Marks are quoted 132.000, to 134,090.- French France are at 68.45.

HOME FOOTBALL.

LONDON, April 26th.

In the Cardill do fented vision of the League, and West Bromwich hilst Chelsea played a draw of two goals each.

10. INTERIM DIVIDEND

BOXER MONEY FOR CHINA'S DEBT,

LowDox, April 23th. In the House of Commons, replying to Mr. P. J. H. Hannoo, Mr. McNeill said that the committes to consider the pro- cedure in connection with the utilisation of the Boxer indemnity was about to bo appointed. Ho was very doubtful re LONDON, April 25th.garding the desirability of utilising the The P. & O. has declared an intarima indemnity funds in order to meet the dividend at the rate of 12 per cont. per default in Chinese unsured debte, but..

rum on its deferred shares, tar free, was prepared to refer the suggestion As the six months ended March 31st, the committed.

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