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THE PRINCE'S TOUR.

REVOLT IN LISBON.

THE NEW FRENCH CABINET.

HOME SPORT RESULTS.

LATEST CABLES: THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.] PRINCE OF WALES.

DURBAR AT KANO PRESENTS GORGEOUS SCENE.

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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, APRIL 20TH, 1925

NEW FRENCH CABINET.

M. PAINLEVE TRIES HIS BEST. TO PLACATE SENATE,

PARIS, April 19th. With not a single member of M. Her rint's Cabinet renining in office and with five Senators appointed to the Cabinet, M. Painlevé has done in best to placate the Senate which brought down M. Herriot.

The

remains whether the question Senate.

which

sentenced M. Caillaux, tolerate a Cabinet in which M. Call laux is the dominating factor. The Senate, for the moment, seems inclined to bury the hatchet-probably on account of M. Caillaux's well-known aversion to

DANCING IN OPEN ATE.

KANO April 18th. Despite the long railway journey here, the Prince of Wales played tennis this After dinner, he attended an evening. open-air alice, which was a veritable fairyland, illuminated by myriads of coloured lights under the star-sprinkled African sky The whole Hour was speci ally converted from the wild bush, two miles from Kano ja the space of the capital lery.

xix weeks Though there are only 130 Whiten resident in Kano, 500 Whites attended the dance, mostly uniformed officials from territory of

A more likely contingency is a split of the Left Cartel-that strange alliance of Radicals and Socialists-for M. Briand is

AIRSHIP'S SEVERE TRIAL,

LESSONS FROM ADVENTUROUS FLIGHT OF R.33.

CONGRATULATIONS FROM ABROAD.

LONDON, April 18th, When she got back the Ras had fuel for five hours flying Flight-Livut. Booth declined to be, interviewed on what is regarded as one of greatest achievementa in airship handling" ever_executed.

The wireless operator Keeley early dis parded telephony for telegraphy; beenuse of the superior quickness for directional Änding.

There was one had moment in the middle of the night, when the airship nearly sank to the water. All aboard donned life jackets, but the vesseìj skil- fully handled, lifted clear.

PRAISE FROM PRESS. The papers resound with unqualified satisfaction over the happy ending of the adventure of R33. They join in praising the airmanship and fine courage and endurance displayed by the crew. Masons have been drawn from the

the

Silent notably by the Under-Secretary

for Air, who in an interview, unrehearsed Hight had fully demonstrat ed that the crilising speed of future air- shipa must be at least ir files hour, so as to have

a margin to combat a 60-mile gale. They could then make at least ten to a safe zone. A farther lesson was the development of emergency · landing grounds. Another suggestion is the necessity for greater perfection in moor- ing masts.

all parts of the northe European opposed to the abolition of the Embassy | miles against the wind, and thus proceed

Nigeria. The guests

Indies, charmingly dressed. 19 of whom bad travelled Chormous distapees Tha Prince shook hands with alf and danced Practically every dance.

SWARMING TO "DURBAR." Crowds were' swarming towards Kano all night long, blowing horns and dis playing sleep-destroying enthusiasm. The this morning Were amazing. Streams of plodding visitors were visible on all ronds for mirs, reserabling con-

sats,

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The intrs

verging a base already congregated jur the

most of them have

led of miles, accompanied by bosts of retai

of retainers. Many of the latter hed from the inte

intense

ne heat, disease or

Tcidenta in route.

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Darbne o'clock this morning

wonderful cavalry display. was a case of horses everywhere. Twenty thousand mounted men were bors shor

the

colortion, all Horanged in

British Officers were hither and thither completing

loping The commotion hushed on

Arrangements

the arrival of the Prince of Wales, com- piete sence being a Hausa token of Texpret. Then the band of the

of the Nigerian Regiment crashed farth

march. a stirring followed by the rolling of hundreds of native drums, The Prince, seated on a dais, covered with multi-coloured canopy captured the parade

in the fighting seventy years ago, watche

ol infantry and artillery, the latter carryin's gun,

arts on their heads.

Then the Emirs and troopers charged, with lances and swords drawn, halting spectacularly twn feet from the dais. The cavalry thereafter marched past, headed by bands playing ancient instruments. All were clad in gorgeous uniforms. The -concourse of spectators had their blow

fired by the continuous roll of the esultant drums and cheered tumultuous- 15.

PAGES FROM THE PAST, Numerous riders, abeoutred in agelong uniform of Crusaders or in chain-mail complete with visor, added a bizarre touch to the dazzling scene. Outbursta of. frenzied cheering rentE A de columns filed past the dais the

15 deafening paniment of

drams. In- terspersed between files of cavalry at the walk appeared groups of dancers wildly

evrating and shout, perincy'

devil-dancers.

to the Vatican, which is one of the chief points of the fariel's programme...

question whether the Socialists The shall support the Cabinet, which rejects the capital levy, is temporarily settled; for. the Socialist leaders after conferring with M. Painlevé yesterday, nunounced that a broad agreement had been reached that the ministerial declaration should be based on the same principles as inspired the Herriot Government.

M. Briand's tactical talents have had full scope in smoothing the relations of the two Chambers, failure to improve which would mean that dissolution was inevitable.

Bat. M. Painlevé's mathematics

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likely to taxed in solving the persunal equation of antagonisin between Briand and M. Caillaux: The dominating factor remains Finance, concerning which public anxiety is such that even the hit terest opponents of M. Caillaux are resigned to swallow the pill of his poli tical revival in return for the almost myatic store set on his financial technique and strength of purpose.

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TRIBUTES FROM ABROAD.

LONDON, April 13th. Congratulatory messages are pouring into Palham. They include telegrama from the Air Chiefs of France, the United States and Gerninny.

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SOME OUTSTANDING FACTS.

LONDON, April 17th. While the nation has been thrilled by the unruffled competence of the whole crew, the outstanding facts of the magni- bcent effort of the R33, which was safely housed at Pulham this afternoon, are firstly the way Flight Lieutenant Booth. handl Ked thirty, rose to the occasion ng the crippled airship for tw ten hours of which even hours, 10 n exceptional storm,

the nose even keeping to the wind was a terrific task; during ly, the marvellous demonstration of the

demonstricte value of wireless, in connection with which the boy operator Keeley, aged twenty, was working the whole trip, keeping in touch with the land officials who were directing the airship's move.

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PARIS, April 7th. There is much conjectare regarding the possibilities of the new Cabinet, in which M. Caillaux's association with M. Briandments. is only as remarkable as his leap back to power.

It is noteworthy that the frage has stragthened. This is interpreted as a renewal of confidence at home and aland.

Party opinion as expressed in the re spective newspapers may thus be summed up. The extreme Right are" inexorably condemnatory, the Moderates are seep- tical but not intolerant, the Right wing of the Left bloe are sanguine, the Left wing or Socialists are anxious, and the Communists are hostite.

GERMAN PRESIDENCY.

SUPPORTERS OF DIFFERENT FACTIONS NOW ACTIVE.

types

of

"

moment saw some-

THE MARN-HINDENBURG RIVALHÝ.

"SPLENDID EFFORTS."

heutenant in the Navy in 1914, "Later

Flight Lieutenant Booth was Aub

he was engaged in "spotting" submarines, for which he was awarded the Air Force Cross.

The progress of the Ras was necessarily alow. All five engines were not used. simultaneously with a view to saving. petrol.

Thousands of people gathered at Lowestoft and cheered the airship as ske slowly passed over one o'clock in the afternoon. She was sighted at Pulham

two and it was seen that her nose was badly damaged.

Crowds and many volunteers had con. grated there by every means of locomo Lion. Flight Lieutenant Booth's wife had been at Pulham all night.

The housing of the airship occupied tinety minutes.

Air Vice-Marshal Salmond telegraphed Flight Lieutenant Booth: "Your efforts were spendid and redound to the credit A NARROW ESCAPE.

BERLIN, April 19th. With the Socialists given a quid pro que in the shape of the election of Her 1 of all trum Braun to the Prussian Premiership, on April 3rd. Dr. Marx, the Coalitionist heads be calidate, seems to he assured of the

thing fresh in the Bever

ending Dion. The brilliant all-red undorms, pets, pluched helmets. ficent body of Bornu

mago

volden bows and 2nd

Socialist support at the Presidential cos

I rode

waving

and accompanied by a special test on April 28th against Field Marshal

armapari- Hindenburg, whose nomination shows the

troop of med, on soned camels, carrying

ilke dagerea

The scene was staggering. Thousands of superb horsemen standing in their stir rups, shrieking and sword-waving and bouncing in their saddles. It was truly an orgy of colour..

The parade cissed with gallops past by detachments-a átting finish to wondrous demonstration of loyalty, never seen before and never likely to be seen again.

Spectators were entranced with the re- ception of the Emirs, which followed. The latter squaited in a uni-circle fully 50 yards from the Prince, to hear

the address of the official interpreter stand- The latter, re. ing near the Prince. marking that the Emirs were unable to hear, motioned them to approach; after when they equatied of the foot of the élais.

REVOLT. AT LISBON.

·GOVERNMENT SAID TO HAVE SITUATION" IN HAND,

PARIS, April 19th.

A message from Lisbon states that a revolutionary movement broke out, under the leadership of Major Filomeno Camara, supported by several hundred cavalry, artillery and infantry.

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Major Camara established a Directory and had several ocials, arrested.

The President of the Republic and his Ministers, met in the barracks, and dis- cussed defensive measures. Shortly after, loyal troops surrounded the cavalry bar. racks, where the revolutionaries were holding a meeting.

There were disturbances in different parts of the city; bombs were thrown and several persona were killed.,

The Government, apparently, has the situation well in hand

FRENCH TRADE RETURNS.

PARIR, April 19th.. For the first quarter of 1995, imports totalled 9,826,000,000 francs; exporta 10,520,000,000. In March the normal per- Tappert revenue returns were 1,080,000,000 franes compared to 1,801,000,000) last year. -llavas.

reactionaries have wrested the ascendency of the Nationalist Party from the Strese mana group. Thus, the votes given to Hindenburg, though unlikely to secure bis return will be an interesting indica- tion of the high water mark of Gerinan Nationalism, for the chances of the third candidate nominated, the Cominunist. Thaelmano, are negligible.

LONDON, April 17th.. Delighted relatives affectionately greet ed the weary crew disembarking from the H33. The crew were taken to huts and given refreshments before retiring for much-needed sleep. It is disclosed that the prompt action of

Flight

Lieutenant Booth saved the airship which would otherwise have been wrecked in the first few hours. Booth after the breakaway thoroughly examined the nose. He found the No. 1 gas bag pupetured and laced it to the No. frame. Thus when deflated it formed a new bulkhead and prevented, the damage spreading.

བ་་ The crew felt the severe cold of the right but were very cheerful.

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THE SOFIA TRAGEDY.

COLLAPSED.

Soria, April 19th. One of three domes at Sveta Nedelia

FOOTBALL AT HOME. RESULTS OF MATCHES PLAYED.

ON SATURDAY,

LONDON, April 19th. Below will be found the results of League football matches played to-day?

THE LEAGUE DIVISION 1. Arsenal. 3; Burnley, Axton V. 1: Preston ME., 0. Blackburn 1; Sutherland, 1.. Bury, 1 Birmingham, 4. Huddersdell T., D; Cardiff C. a Liverpool, 1'; Tottenhamɩ H., D.'

Manchester C. 4; Leeds U., 2. Newcastle ET, 0 Bolton W, I Nottingham F., O; W. Brom A., 1 Sheffield U., 9 Notta C, 0. W. Ham U. 4; Everton,

TER LEAGUE: DIVISION Barnsley,1; Squthampton, 1.. Blackpool, 3; Coventry C., Bradford C., 0; Manchester Derby C., 1; Stoke, * Falbam; Clapton O., 2. Hall C, Oldham A.. 0. "Middlesbro, 1; Chelsen, 1.

Portsmouth, 1 Wednesday, 1.. Port Vale, 4; Stockport L., 1. S, Shiölds, 1: Leicester C., 1. Whampton W., 3; Crystal P., ·1.

DIVISION [11.:.SOUTHERN.

Bristol R., 0; Gillingham, 0. Charlton A3; Aberdare A., L Exeter C., ; B'mouth and BA....1. Merthyr T.; Bristol 0, 3. Newport 0, 1 Luton Town, 1. › Northampton T., ; Norwich O., 1. Queen's Park R., 1; Swindon T., Q Reading, Plymouth A., 0. Southend U., 1; Millwall, Q Swansea T., 1; Bri'ton and H.A., 0. Watford, 3; Brentford, 1.

DIVISION : NORTHERN Ashington. 1 Bradford, 0. Barrow, ; Rotherham C., 1. Crewe A., 2; Grimsby T., 1.

· Doncaster A, 2; Rochdale, F., Durham 4. 0; Hartlepools U., 1. * Lincoln 0., 3; Chesterfield, 1.

Nelson, 2; Wrexham, L Southport 1; Darlington, U. Tranmere R. 2 Accrington S. 2. Walsall, o; Halifax To2. Wigan Boro', Q;-N. Brighton, 1.

SCOTTISH LEAGUE: DIVISION I Airdrieonians, 2: Hibernians, 0. Celtic, 1 Queen's Park, 1. Hearts. 1; Dander_0. Morton, 2; Raith R, 3. Motherwell, 1; Rangers. 1. Partick T. 1; St. Mirren, Third Lanark, 4; Falkirk, 0.

AMATEUR CUP,

Loyoos, April 18th.

in the final of the Amateur Association Football Cap, Clapton, defeated Southall

goals to 1 at Millwall. INTERNATIONAL SOCCER.

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WALES AND IRELAND PLAY DRAW AT

WHEN HAM.

LONDON, April 18th.

In fine, but cloudy weather, at Wrex ban, Wales and Ireland played a drawo game in which no goals were scored. Th crowd numbered 8,000.

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THE GAME DESCRIBED.

The ground was in perfect order. The "Welshmen had rather the better of the

play in the first-half, when both goals and narrow escapes. The Irishmen ocea sionally attacked, but the Welsh halves. did not give them much rope. Thi Welsh wings worked well together and frequently threatened danger, but the Irishmen defended doggedly. The can- cluding minutes were most exciting, the Welehnen attacked and narrowly missed scoring on three occasions,

The game ended in a goalless draw.

TENNIS AT HOME. ·

RESULTS OF COVERED COURTS CHAMPIONSHIP.

Torquay, April 18th. The finals of the British covered courta championship were played here today.

In the singles, Mr. P. Spence defeated Mr. C. Kingsley by 6-1, 64, 0-7.

In the doubles, Capt Barclay and„Mr. C. Kingsley won from Messrs. H. Lester and J. Van Alan, by 1-8. 5-7, 7-5, 6-2,

6-3

In the mixed doubles, Spence and Miss Colyer defeat J. Lezard and Misa J. Fry, by 3-6, 6-3, Blog,

In the ladies' singles, Miss Ryan "beat.

PLEA FOR HINDENBURG, Manifestoes hy innumerable reaction. support for our Father Hindenburg, the ary organisations rhapsodiendly appeal for

the Christian, the Hero," Geripan. against Marx, the

representative of the international Jewish spirit."

To this the Socialist Communist rews. ONE DOME OF CATHEDRAL HAS papers retort with the invective of the mass inurderer, butcher, bloodhound." It is noteworthy that the Centre and Democratic organ

organs, are opposed to treat Hindenburg Marx in his

refers to Hinder burg with reverence. It is significant, however, that prospects of German trade have recently been the dominating note in the campaign. The Marxites are using the recent slump in the foreign loan market as Nationalists; and the latter are labelling. argument against the Marx as an anti-capitalist candidate o account of his Socialist support. Eleétors are confronted with a bewildering mass material argument of each side that its of trade statistica, constituting the chief candidate alone is likely to attract foreign capital.

ceches, and yet. Herr Cathedral, where the infernal machine Miss Fry by 6-2, 6-2.

an

PLATFORM OF MARX.

was deposited, has completely collapsed, also the south porch. There is also grave danger of the central dome collapsing The whole town is in mourning and all shops are shut.

FINAL LIST OF VICTIMS......

Soria, April 18th The final list of victims, in the explo sion at the cathedral, included 13 Geo. erals, 3 Deputies, the Mayor of Sofid, tials, two lawyers, 18, women 8 Colonels and 8 high Government 06. children.

and 7

All the victims were buried in the same grave, after a funeral service at the cemetery. BERLIN, April 18th. One of the bell-ringers at the cathedral- Addressing an audience of 20,000, Dr. is among those arrested on suspicion. Marx, presidential candidate of the Republican Bloc, said that Germany muat

AID FOR THE BEREAVED. make sacrifices in order to maintain

Soria, April 19th." peace and secure it on the Western The Minister of the Interior, in frontier. Nevertheless the France Ger-interview, said the Agrarian Communist man understanding was valuable Party had sold itself to foreign interests. political aim, but the acceptance of the The arrested criminal members of the security pact as regards the West afford Party had made disclosures,, which made ed all, the more reason why Germany discovery of the authors of the outrage must remember her unnatural frontier possible. conditions in the East and the social affinity binding them to Austria.

Germany must again put forward "her claim to national union with Austria, and the resurrection of a great Germany.

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The Premier declared Government's determination to *ropress Communist anarchists attempts. The Government is introducing a hill to provide grants to the families hereaved by the explosion,

In the Indies' doubles, Misses Byen and Colyer were victorious against Misses P.. Radcliffe and Radcliffe-Platt by 6-1, 6-3.

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BASEBALL IN U.S.A.

RESULTS OF GAMES IN THE THE LEAGUES,

New-Yox, April 18th The following are the results of matches in the National and American League, during last week

NATIONAL LEAGUE.

Boston, 5; New York, 4. Brooklyn, 3; Philadelphia, 1. Chicago, 8; Pittsbury, 9. Cincinnati, 4; St. Louis, 0. Brooklyn, 10; Philadelphia, Pittsburg, 8; Chicago, 4. Cincinnati, 4; St. Louis, 2. New York, 8; Boston, 1. Philadelphia, 8'; Brooklyn, 1. Chicago, 8; Pittsburg, 3 Cincinnati, 7; St. Louis, 3. New York, 2; Boston, 0... Chicago, 9; Pittsburg, 6. St. Louis, 9; Cincinnati, C. (Continued at foot of next Column.),

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STRIKE IN DENMARK,

EMPLOYERS EXTENDED" LOCK-OUT

AFFECTING THOUSANDS.

COPENHAGEN, April 19th. The dispute is the textile, boot-making, paper and other smaller industries, whict hitherto has left soon idle, henceforth will involve 1:3,000 This is due to the cunaloyers extending the lock-out, owing, to the Workers' Unions rejecting the proposals of the mediators.

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DUTCH AIRMEN'S RETURN.

AMSTERDAM IS EN FETE TO WELCOME THEM

AMSTERDAM, April 19th. The whole city was eu fete to welcome the return of the Dutch airmen, who flew. from Holland to Java.

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POLITICAL SITUATION IN CHINA.

(IpROUGH REUTER'S · ADENCY.]

GOLD FRANG ISSUE,

CHINESE AUTHORITIES DECLINE TO MAKE STÅTMENT,

Paxis, April 15th. Despite the French Minister's staten mt last night, which virtually admits" that the gold fenne case has been settled, the Chinese Authorities still decline to make any aninganeemens

It is bellevel that the information is being allowed to leak out graksally sa us to prevent agitation among the Chinese against the settlement.

It is atted in certain, quarters, thas

A guard-of-bonour, composed of stad-the. Chines Government will issue a ents. accompanied the fliers through the statement next week.

crowded streets, which were thronged with cheering spectators,

EARLIER CABLES.

SHIRE VESSEL AGROUND, "CARNARVONSHIRE" IN TROUBLE IN SUEZ CANAL

the

LONDON, April 17th.. A message from Port Said states that British steamer · Carnarvonshire (of the Shire Line) from London to the Yokohama has gone aground in Canal.

Assistance has been sent for in unload-

The passage is free,

A later cable says the vessel was refloat ed, after discharging 320 tons of cargo, and sailed for Suez,

VOYAGE IS RESUMED,

PORT SAL, April 17th. "The motor vessel Canton has mailed for

Valencia.

A message from Port caid on April 1st reported a collision in the siding at Deversoir between the Swedish motor Vessel Canina Trom Hongkong and the British steamer Rhes from Yokohama. The Canton's stem was damaged and the Rhesus was hailly holed amidships.]

PENSION PROVISIONS.

FRENCH MINISTER'S STATEMENT,

PERING, April 17th With reference to the reported gold frane agreement, the French" Minister states that the agreement, which has now heen negotiated and the basis which has bern, determined by ench side, contains the principle of resuming payment ae- cording to the 1905 arrangement, namely by means of telegraphic transfer.

VERSION FROM PARIS.

PARIS, April 19th.

It is learned authoritatively that the Peking report of the settlement of the French share of the Boxer Indemnity is premature. in the form in which it is published. But, an agreement, espiady satisfactory to the two countries, is well within sight--- Havuk,

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EUROPE. "LITTLE" HSU

HEADS MISSION TO STUDY, ** FOREIGN AFFAIRS.

LONDON, April Tsch General Hsu Sha Tseng ("Limi" Hg) is in charge of the Chinese Mission,

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BENEFITS FOR DEPENDENTS OF which has arrived here in connection with.....

H. & S. B. R.A.

LONDON, April 17th... Pensions for the families of native soldiers in the Hongkong and Singapore Brigade of the Royal Artillery, according. to a new Army Order will be on rates identical with those for families of native soldiers of Army

a tour to study the general politieni and economic situation in Europe and Ame- rica. The Mission has been recognised by the Governinent, which is extending to it all Facilities.

General Hall and his staff dined at the

Regulatioalent rank in the Indian Chinese Legution last night.

under the Indian Army to be provided if the soldier in the brigade being native and enlisting in India die on acrvice from India or op, board ship, or on sick leave in India, unless death is due to his own action.

CONFERENCE AT ROME.

THIRTY-SEVEN STATES SEND. DELEGATES TO MEETING,

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Roux, April 17th_

and

RLEASED WITH FRANCE.

LONDON, April 17th.. General Han'interviewed by Reuter, declared that he had considerably beno- fitted by his investigations in France where he found many things which if modified, might be adopted by China.

He hoped that there would be good results from the report he would make to the Chimes tioverment regarding

FAR

The inaugural meeting of the Interna tional Parliamentary Commercial Con-what he had seen abroad. ference was held at the Capitol in the

of presence

the King

Signor Mussolini, the Premier.

The meeting was attended by delega- tions representing thirty-seven states.

Signor Tittoni and Signor Mussolini mado speeches of welcome.

The British, French, Belgian, Japanese and other delegates replied.

UNITED STATES FLEET.

VISIT TO AUSTRALIA WILL NOT

BE "DRY..

MELBOURNE, April 17th. The official functions in connection with the visit of the American fleet will not be "dry"

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M. TROTZKY RECOVERS,

Moscow, April 17th. M. Trotzky is stated to have: recovered za a result of bis cure in the Caucasus and is expected to return to Moscow.

OBITUARY.

MR. GODFREY ISAACS.

LONDON, April 17th. The death is announced of Mr. Godfrey isaacs, managing director of Marconi's Wireless Telegraph Company.

CHIEFTAIN RAISULL ·

TANGIER, April 17th. It is officially stated that Haisuli, the Moroccan Chieftian, is dead.

BOXING IN AMERICA.

JOHNNY. WILSON DEFEATED BY HARRY GREB.

Boston, April 18th. Harry Greb decisively out-pointed Johnny Wilson, in a 10-round bout at catch-weights,

AMERICAN LEAGUE,

New York 5; Washington, 1 Philadelphia, 9 Boston, 8. Cleveland, 21; Rt. Louis," 14. Detroit, 4; Chicago, 3 Washington, 5; New York, 2. Philadelphia, 6; Boston, 3." Chicago, 9; Detroit, 6 Washington, 7; New York, 6. Philadelphia, 7; Boston, 3. Chicago, 4; Detroit, z Cleveland, z; Bt. Louis, 1. Washington. 6: New York, L Boston, 4; Philadelphia, 0. Detroit, Dy Chicago,"3":" Cleveland, 1; St. Louis," (0.

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NEWS.

GOLF AT SHANGHAI,

M. W. BUDD IS CHAMPION OF NORTHERN CLUB

SHANGHAI, April 18th. M. W. Budd beat J. F. Pilcher by one up (30 holes) in, the Enal of, the Shang- hai Golf Club Championship, to-day.

Last Sunday, M. W. Budd defeated 3. B. Ferrier, the-holder, in the semi-final.

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SUSPECTED RUM-RUNNERS.

RESULT OF COLLISION NEAR AMBROSE. LIGHTSHIP.

New Tonx, April 19th. Near the Ambrose lightship, a fast mictor-boat, containing three men, col- lided with the 5,1. Mauretania, which was anchored owing to the fog

The three men were thrown into the. sea but were picked up by the Matre- lania's lifeboats.

They described themselves as Eisber men, but the Port Authorities suspect. them of rum-running and have, detained taẻm in custody..

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COLLISION IN RIVER. AMERICAN AND JAPANESE VESSELS DAMAGED.

ARTORIA, Oatnos, April 17th The American steamer Charica Bi. Mo- Cormick and the Japanese steamer Yushida Maru No. 1, collided in the river. Both have put in with serious damage to their bows which are shown

OIL IN RÜMANIA.

· STANDARD COMPANY BEACH

A BETTLEMENT.

WASHINGTON, April 17th The Rumanian Legation learns that a Bettlement has been reached by the Standara. U interests regarding the dispute in connection with the new. Rumanian mizing law, There are no details.