1920-04-24 — Page 1

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69115 六拜禮 號四廿月三英港香 SATURDAY, APRIL 24. 1920.

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

SIZE OF THE GERMAN ARMY.

APPEAL TO ALLIES AGAINST REHUCTION.

an Rema, April 22 A German Sote, asking permission to increase the Army to 200,000, argues that the German Gavernsent forces are insufficient

order.

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

SAN. REMO-CONFERENCE. ¦

FURTHER IMPORTANT DELIBERATION

San Romo, April 22. X

The Supreme Council to-day heard 'military and naval experts regarding the administration of the Straits and approved the inser-

wards examined the present situation in the Caucasus.

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ANAPIN MEHR STEUD.

EARLIER SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.

(From Our Own Correspondenta.)

THE STUDENTS STRIKE.

Shanghaiy

"Following the brush between the soldiers and students the

to suppress trouble provoked by extremists and to re-establish tion of clauses on the subject in the Turkish Peace Treaty. It after-shope have closed at Nantao The Chinese Tramways refused to

The Note dwells on the danger of a Bolshevist Revolution in Germany and cantends that the lack of a sufficient military force in! Germany will prejudice the Allies, because the German Government will be unable to conform to the economic stipulations of the Treaty. The Note contends that a reduction of the Army will have grats consan unneed and say there is na fear of an Army of 200.000 being used to repel invasion or attack any foreign Power. It urges the postponement of the reduction of the Army to 100.000 till the situation in Germany is consolidated.

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The Note declares that the cohesion of the Army has been gravely impaired by uncertainty with regard to the future. It úrges a. settlement of the question withou: delag, otherwise, the consequences 10.Germany and Europe will be incalculable. proposes that the Army of 200,000 consist of twelve infantry and three Cavalry Divisions; three Infantry Brigades, "with three batteries of heavy artillery for each Infantry Division; and also a total of eight groups of ariators.

THREE NOTES.

Paris, April 21

San Remo, April 21.

strike this morning, whereupon the students stood on the tram- tracts The trams were not running this afternoon. Some Kiangnan dock workers what on strike as a result of the students picketing. There is no trouble in the Foreign Settlements. Foursindents were A communique issued by the Supreme Council says Allied hurt in a brush with the soldiers. The Chinese territory assumes Admirals and Generals continued the discussion of the Turkish the appearance of a big millitary camp. This afternoon every militars, and Armenian questions M. Venitals geredence available saldier was on duty as meeting is called for Saturday

A semi-official statement isued in Rama denies the "absolutely fantastic_rumours" of bitches at the Conference. It declares that the Conference is proceeding with uninterrupted quietness. The object of the rumours is probably to discredit Italian - securities abroad.

THE DETERMINATION OF FRANCE.

Paris, April 2,

The Foreign Affairs Committee of the Chambar has passed a resolution that France is determined to obtain the disarmament of Germany in the interest of general peace, and demands that the Government should insist on the faithful execution of the Treaty of Versailles.

AMERICA TO OBSERVE BUT NOT PARTICIPATE. The German Delegation has sent to the Peace Conference three Notes: firstly, asking' permissing to maintain in the neutral.

Washington, April 21. zone a fixed total force instea of a fixed number of units. The American Ambassador at Rome has been instructed to na stipulated by the agreement of August 8, and an increase of attend the San Remo conference as the Government's observer, but artillery he wo batteries, making a total of eleven; secondly, not to participate in the deliberatione.

it requests permission tu increase the

permanent strength

of the German Army from 109,000 to 200,099, including an aviation group and heavy artillery : thirdly, it announces that the German States have been instructed to carry out the wishes of the Allies with regard to the disbandment of the Civic Guards.

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PRINCE OF WALES.

NOVEL EXPERIENCES WHEN CROSSING THE LINE.

the

The Prince

crossing unprecedented sale,

Suva April 21.

2 memorable experienre celebration

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Wales hat of

line. The as the resul: of much research 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. Neptune, attended by a Court of fifty, held an Investiture bestowing the Prince

On

the Order of the Equatorial Balb. trioz a miniature tub" raund his neck. Similarly grotesque decorations

conferred were

03 the Admiral and officere, 2177 azzompantebr appropriate

The Prince of Wales recited a teraz of his own composition. welcoming the Majesties of the Deep who participated in the procession, after which the Prince was first initiated and then lathered with pink, black and white, and duck-1 "three times three." The Prince landed at Foi today and received a picturesque reception from a fures-headed. khaki-clad Gaard of Honour includ ing war veterans.

Replying to addresses the Prince of Wales said King George regarded the welfare of the indigenous rates of the Empire as a sacred charge.

EARLIER TELEGRAMS.

SAN REMO CONFERENCE.____

London, April, N.

The question of chief interest in the Saň Kémo, Cor- ference is that of Germany and German disarmament. What the French circles want is that the Treaty, signed by all the Powers, should be carried out. Where amend, ments are necessary, France as the principal injured party, is the chief creditor, and as one who has the most to fear in fature should have right to the first say. Deliberation by protocols and diplomatic instruments have failed so far to secure the execution of the Treaty teams. The German Army is still vastly over strength. Germany again is drilling Pseudo Volanteers and the Police Corps, and Germany is also keeping up and hiding arms and ammucition. She is sending only a small fraction of coal from the Ruhr Valley which she promised to despatch to France and she is apparently not even contemplating paying any part of her financial debts. The only thing, therefore, is to keep intact an armed threat, and that is the threat of the French Army. 3. Millerand refuses at San Remo as he refused at Paris to surrender the “Right of France" to a final decision as to whether a move forward of troops may not be rece sary at some time in the event of still further obstinangy on part of Germany,

LONGER WORKING HOURS.

APPEAL BY CHAMBERS OF COMMEROS

London, April 22. The Association of British Cumbers of Commerce nas passed a resolution urging the Geytumin 1) appeal to the Employer's Federation and the Trale Kumas grundly egan working hagis to meet, ine dedimenzy in prelazion, thereby rendering more exporte available to assist in enessing the depreciation of British currency aboud.

Taraseviction als passa resolution that s farther reluctan in worsng hours would anthos irreparable injury to the trade of the country.

GOVERNOR OF ALABAMA AND DE VALERA,

Montgomery, Alabama, April 21. According to the "Birmingham Post" the American Legion having passed a resolution requesting the Governor of Alabama to publicly proclaim Valera "persona nongrata,” the Governor replied that whilst iz was outside his official province to issue such a proclama tinn, his personal opinion was that the pilgrimage of. Valera and his Sing Fein propaganda should long ago have received the attention of the State Department. "Were I the directing oficial of that department I would unhesitatingly order the deportation of Valera without delay."

TREATMENT OF IRISH PRISONERS.

noon.

MALAYA THANKED.

Singapore, April 23.

His Excellency the Governor has received a latter-from-the- Secretary of State expressing high appreciation and gratitude for the generous response of all classes in Malays to appeals made for danations and subscriptions with which to purchase war planes for the British Forces Fifty-three war planes were provided from Malaga

HELENA MAY INSTITUTE.

MON DAY'S “MUSICALE.“

SS. CHINA.

A QUICK RUN,

The China Mail S. S. Co's sailed

which (85. "China" ....... Below we give the programis ffrom here од March 27th, of the musicale to be held a

BOOD, Arrived iD San. the Helena May Institute on Francisco to April 15th, having Monday at 5.15 p.m..

msde the Intire trip in a faw Tenor Solos, (a) La Donna e hours less than twenty days from Mobile (Verdi) and (b) Take a Hongkong to San Fracisco. ". Pair of Sparking Eyes-Mr. The China Mail 9. S. Co. are Howard Freebarn.

[planning to repeat this perform- .Vickia Solis.-(a.i Chansonance on the next two trips, both Louis XIII (Pavane F. Kriesler) outward and homeward. (b.) Musette (Pfeiffer)—Comte. P. de Broc.

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HOUSE OF THE GREEN SHUTTERS.

Recitation-Mrs. F. C. Hall. Baritone Solo.-Stenetracker One of the most ancient houses John (Eric Coates-Mr. R. A. in the City has been secured as Greea.

the editorial and business offices Songs at the Pisao.-Col. Rof Public Opinion. Known as M. Crosse.

The old house with green shut- Piano Salos.-(. Prelude ters under St. Paul's" it is the Rachmanino); b Butterfy only house on Ludgate Hill re- Grieg); e.) Dance of Fire and maining of those rebuilt after the Weur (N. O'Neill; (d) Hum-Great Fire of 1656." No. 20 must. oureske (Grieg)—Mr. Denman therefore, be about 250 years old. Fulier.

Having been put in.a thorough Soprano Solo-Barbetté (David state of repair, it will long remain McGeogh)—Mrs. J. S. Jennings. Ja monument of other days.

LABOUR COOLIE

·ROBBED.

UNSUCCESSFUL PROSECU-

TION.

"A returned Northern ChinEDƏ Labour Corps coulis yasterday fell a victim to the thieving pro- pensities of a number of bis mors wily compatriots of the South. He has an appearance which led to the impression that }he was a yew, harmless victims, to operate upon. In any case the thiever considered it à virtue to rob the Northernor gang

of some siz man yesterday dogged his footsteps and when they got to a favourable locality they fell jon him. One snatched his parse from his pocket, whilst the others, by mean of such strategens as jostling, bumping - and- assamiting--hier-with-a bamboo pole, prevented him from taking up an effective chase after the thief, who was thus enabled [to escape. The victimised North

ernier made his way to the Central Police Station where he made his his repart, to Iáspæetőr Cashman,- whadeputed a detective to go with him in search of the culprits. The Northerner managed to have four Chinese arrested whom he alleged belonged to the gang. At the Police Court this morning, in doleful accents, he related his sad experience mentioning that Da account of the loss of his money he was now in a destitute condition without the means of proceeding to his native place, He dwelt on the kindness of Inspector Cashman who gave him 20 cents at Central Station yestuf*** day and another 20 cants when be came into the Court this moming. But he pointed out, forty cents are, only sufficient For two meals, and are not enough to keep me from eventually going hungry and elatheless."

Mr. Culley, of hf essrs. Descod. Looker Deacon, and Harston, appeared for the defence.“

The Tour prisoners were dis- charged, the Magistrate remark- ing that the evidence of the complainant alone soficiens for a conviction.

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PIDGIN RHYMES.

Dot

A reculer sends us the followint, which he says is an amch's descrip- tion of a foreman printer's recent fine of $50 in lieu of a month's notice:-

Chinee foreman-Printing Press. No give notice-plenty mess. Him go worship-Canton way; "First find foreman"-massa say.. Iim go look see—no can get. Marsa ons Bad-you can bet! Plenty pidgin go Caolon. Finsesie worship—old jab gone. Massa noisy-Chinee collar; Wancbee him pay-fifty dollar.

No good massa-him no savvy "Chinee worship-bim no havse "Tomb of fathers "-Chinee sob; Him wont worship-Won Nu

Job!

MILES.

GOVERNMENT GRANTS PRIVILEGES.

London. April 21.

The Irish Government has announced that political prisoners awaiting trial will havofoth be granted special ameliorative Fastmas, including suparate an l'furmand cells, freedom of more

sal within the prison and liberty of conversation with other political prisoners.

PRESIDENT CABRERA INSANE.

New Orleans, April 21. Schaumberger, the former American secret service agent has sent the following cable from Guatemala.. "President Cabrera has been declared insane and is now & prisoner waiting trial. During Cabrera's bombaro- ment of the capital many shelle struck British and American Legations.

TO-DAY'S EXCHANGE.

The closing rate of the dritur, on demand, to-day.was 4s/1034L

THE TURF.

London, April 21.

The City and Saburoan resalted as follows:--

Corn Sack

Square Measure

Furia

Sixteen ran; won by a short head, a neck separating second and third.

Betting-19 to 1 Cora Sark;1995 1 Square Masure: 6to 1

Farious.

M. PAINLEVE TO VISIT PEKING.

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London, April 2

The Times" Paris correspondent says that in response to an invitation by the Chinese Government 31. Painleze is going to Peking on May 11th to study the development of Franco-Chinese intellectual relations. He will return to France in September.

AMERICAN "ARMY AND NAVY.

Washington, April 21

The Conferees of the Senate House of Representatives have agreed to a Bill, increasing the pay of the Ars and Navy approximately 20 per cent.

PAPUA OIL FIELDS.

ANOLO-PERSIAN ÇOMPANY BIVEN WORK.

Melbourne, April, 21.

It is understood that the Fateral Gorerament has completed

Mileboting-operative 1370 of lay Anglo-Parsisa Oil Company."

ROME-TOKIO FLIGHT,

Rome

A WAKLATy" from Bundar buka: Ranza who is bring to Toklo has arrived at Ch

DON'T FORGET.

·TU-DAT,

Coronet Theatre 5.15 and 9.15.. 9.03.

Repulse Bay Hotel Dance.

V. R. C. bports.

TO-MORROW.

Coronet Theatre-5.15 and $15.

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MONDAY, APRIL 25. Reynolds Denniston Co. Up, in Mabal's Room.

SATURDAY, MAY D

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From Passing Show"