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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

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MONDAY, APRIL 10. 1922.

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THE PRINCE'S VISIT TO BONGKONG.

London, April 9.

In connection with the visit of the Prince of Wales to Hongkong The Timar reverts to the situation in China and comments to the effect that aril all the instability it is remarkable that China gives unfailing evidence of a curiens fundamental stability. There is, in the people, some powerful instinct of permanence that defies the fret of the present political day. The fact that there are a number of rival changing governments who cannot practically be regarded as truly representative of China makes it all the more important that British sympathy for the country, and people, should be ex pressed in alert and sensitive appreciation of every phase of her; development. The fundamental British interest in China is that China should be free to manifest her own indissoluble unity and able i freely to develop ber own rich resources. There is no reason why we should neglect Chiza because the care, of Europe weigh heavily

upon us.

The Times expresses gratification that British trade in China bas gradually begun to improve and thinks it will improve faster If attention here is concentrated afresh on the new and extremely interesting problems China presents. The paper disclaims Britain's desire to engage in exclusive ambitions and affirms that she stands resolutely for the principle of the open door in China and enlisting in all dealings the friendly co-operation of the Chinese people. It refers to His Majesty's reply to the Sino-Sritish Association's coo- gratulatory telegram wherein His Majesty hopes for some beześci .li effect from the Prince's visit to Hongkong. On Sino-British com- mercial relations the paper hopes the occasion" will be a new starting point

EUROPEAN POLITICS,

London, April 5.

Mr. Winston Churchill, speaking at Dundee, said the keynote of Britain's European policy was to achieve a good understanding with France and Germany by assuring France of assistance in the event of an unprovoked German attack. This would anchor France's heart to Britain. He declared that the Government would continue t policy of retrenchment, but it was impossible to contemplate reducing | the Navy below the One Power standard. He said the condition of Ireland gave cause for grave anxiety. Possibly things would get worse before they got better.

THE

GENOA

CONFERENCE.

Paris, April 5.

A semi-;ficial message says that Mr. Lloyd George in the course of an interview with M. Poincare and M. Barthoz made it clear that cone of the Peace Treaties will be discussed at Genoa. Disarmament only would be dealt with in the case of Russia, whose standing army was nearly two millions. M. Poincare and M. Bartha declared that they shared Mr. Lloyd George's views as to the desirability of arriving at solutions on such important questions 23 currency, customs and exchanges. They were of the opinion that this programme would be realised, thanks to the agreement reached by Franco-British experts. In response to Mr. Lloyd George's wish M. Poincare hoped to go to Genoa on M Millerand's retum from Morocco.

A semi-fficial message says that as the result of the inter- view the Franco-British accord established at Boulogne two months aro is now closer than ever.

Genoa, April S.

Mr. Lloyd George has arrived. He was cheered by the crowd. Interviewed at Gersa, M. Chicherin said the Russians would resolutely oppose the Cannes' plan of a Cons:rtiam to reconstruct Russia economically, though they were willing to grant concessions. Individual enterprise was absolutely essential. Russia must be re- cognised before commercial ecocomic agreements were possible. Bussia was willing to recognise pre-war debts. but insisted

reparation for devastation caused by the "White" coles Reduction ot land armaments must be conditional os termination of aggression by the "White"." M. Litrino said they had come to Genoa te propound a new economic p.licy equivalent to partial re-establishment of capitalism in Russia, because the future industrial production depended on the capitalist. questioned regarding payment of pre-war debts, be said everything depended on the spirit of the Conference. It was impossible for: Russia to give all and receive nothing. "We come hopefully, especially glad t. meet Mr. Lloyd George," he added.

COLLISION IN THE AIR

London, April 8. The cabin bor aboard the British machine is the sole survivor, though in a very critical condition, of a double disaster in a London- Paris airway accident which occurred at mid-day when over the houses of the little village of Thieulay 51. Antoine. The impact was appalling. Both machines, which were travelling at a beight of three hundred feet, descended in flames, locked together for a time and then breaking asunder.

When they collided the pilots were evidently closely following the landmark on acc.unt of the fog. The victims aboard the French machine included an American and his wife who were holidaying in Europe. Two women friends countermanded passages at the last moment owing to the weather.

There were no passengers on the British express, which was a De Havilland 18, temporarily loaned by the Air Ministry, with a carrying capacity of eight passengers and a speed of a hundred miles an hour. The pilot, Rebin Dake, formerly in the Royal Air Force, is also known as a musical composer. He had had considerable exper- ience in Continental expresses and travelled throughout last summer for the Dutch Air Service between London and Amsterdam, making the first fight for Daimlers to Paris. The French machine was a large fourteen-seater twin-engined Goliath, with a maximum speed of eighty miles an hour. The pilot was the well-known Frenchman Mire.

London, April 9.

The cabin boy picked up after the London-Paris air crash bas succumbed to his injuries. Thus all the occupants were killed.

SOVIET GOVERNMENT.

London, April 8.

The most striking feature of the Riga agreement, the text of which has arrived, is that Poland, Esthenia and Latvia therein arge de jure recognition of the Soviet in the interest of the economic raconstruction of East Europe. The agreement apparently is the first actual recognition of the Soviet by any states in regular r lations with the Great Powers. The signatories whole-beartedly support the principle of limitation of armaments and suggest establishment of frontier zones, to which only a minimum of armed forces will be admitted.

· INTERNATIONAL SOCCER AND RUGGER

London, April 8. Scotland best England at Association football by one goal to nit st Birmingham, and Ireland beat France at Engby by eight points to thrée at Dublin.

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London, April 8.

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Paris, April 8.

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/ PENNILESS SEMINOFF..

The situation in Southern Ireland at present engages more "Andre Berthelot has not get furnished the examining magistrate attention than in Belfast or on the frontier. Reasonable men of both | the desired information upea how he was able to amass the Southern parties are getting frightened at the growing disorders and Francs. 3,500,000 which he gave to his brother Philippe. Andre Haz the possibility of serious confict between the two wings of the explained that it will take some days and adds that he began to Republican Army, and are therefore striving to arrange a modus¦ build up the sum in 1921. It was then necessary to have consider- rivendi hetween the Free State and Republican leaders daring the able cash in order to transact the ready money business which is elections. An example of the way Republican secessionista, are far more profitable than time contracts. "This was the reason for faunting Free State authority is afforded by a proclamation signed | keeping by me money which did not produce interest," he said. for the Divisional Commando of Sligo, prohibiting all political meet- ings at Sligo, where Mr. Arthur Griffith is due to address a pre- Treaty demonstration on Easter Sunday. Armed Republicans had! planned to seize the Dublin Telephone Exchange early yesterday }

New York, April 8. morning, but were forestalled by Free State troops who arrived! Madame Semanoff says that she and her husband are penniless. earlier.

| She borrowed three thousand dollars from friends in New York for Owing to attacks on members by ax-members of the Royal Irish' living expenses. Her only possessions are a plantinum watch, a Constabulary, disbandment has been suspended. A large number necklace, valued at sixty thousand dollars, which was a gift from was due to leave the barracks at Dublin to-day, bat the arrangement, her mother, and a pair of diamond earrings, She denies that was cancelled. Extensive precautionary measures are being taken Semeno has hoards of gold secreted in various countries. at both the Castle and barracks, British soldiers armed with rifles and bayonets and members of the RLC. armed with revolvers being on guard.

US. NAVY REDUCTIONS.

Londen, April 9.

The Naval Bill "carrying out the Naval Treaty as reported to million dollars, being $1 million below last year. It exclades sixty the House of Representatives, provides for an expenditure of 233

million necessary r the cancellation of contracts. The Bill pr vides for the discharge of personnel from 95,000 to 65,000 and a largely reduced issue of commissions to officers NOT qualifying, also a reduction of destroyers from 278 to 103.

Washington, April 9. Mr. Derby, Secretary to the Navy, launched as attack on the Naval Bill He declares that owing to reductions in personnel it proposes that the ratio naval strength be: Britain, five: Japan, three: United States 24. This will necessitate de-commissioning five out of eighteen battleships allowed to the United States under the Naval Treaty and the abandonment of the European station.

JUBILEE COTTON MILLS SWINDLE.

INTER-VARSITY SPORTS.

Londos. April 8.

At Queen's Club, in dull showery weather, before four thousand spectators, co a heavy track. the four miles Inter-Varsity Relay Race was run, each competitor running a mile. Cambridge came la first. Pennsylvania second and Oxford third, Cambridge winging by ninety yards, there being ten yards between Pennsylvania and Oxford. The time 18 minutes, 72/5 seconds, is a British record.

DANISH LABOUR TROUBLE.

Copenhagen, April 8. The lock-out has ended. Employers and Trade Unions have adopted the rublic mediator's proposals. Work is being resumed on April 10th.

14th February.]

[The lock-out, afecting 170.000 men; has been in force sicce

TORNADO SWEEPS TEXAS.

Ballinger, April 8. A tornado swept over Texas, Oklahoma, seven being killed and scores injured. It is feared that the death roll will be larger when the wreckage is cleared up.

CREDIT TO AUSTRIA.

London, April 8. Hooley, has been sentenced at the Central Criminal Court to three After several weeks' trial a well-known financier, Ernest Terah Fears' penal servitude for conspiracy to defraud persons who were induced to buy shares in the Jubilee Cotton Mills. of five other

Paris. April 8. defendants two, including Fletcher, former Mayor of Derby, were The Chamber has adopted a Bill granting credit of thirty-five acquitted, a land agent named Demery and a solicitor named Wallis million francs to Austria. were sentenced respectively to twelve and ten months is the second division, Wallis being struck of the Rolls, and MacDonald, a former Mayor of Jlkeston, was bound aver in the sum of £500, Bankruptcy proceedings are still pending against Hooley whose liabilities at a recent meeting of creditors were returned at £687,000 and assets at £25,000.

THE REPARATIONS QUESTION.

New York, April 8, (

HONEYMOONERS RETURN.

* London, April 9. HRH Princess Mary and Viscount Lascelles have arrived In London. They had an enthusiastic and popular welcome.

TRADE DEPRESSION.

London, April 8,

Great interest is evidenced in the British Note which is general-

The results of the trade depression is shown by the increase in- ly regarded as reasonable. The New York World thinks that the number of bankruptcies which totalled 810 in the March quarter the demand may be a move by the British Government to "force a of 1920, 753 in the corresponding quarter of 1921 and 1,212 in 1922. settlement of the reparations question and simultaneously to take control of the question out of the hands of M. Poincare's Govern-

ment."

SOCONY IN PALESTINE.

Washington, April 8. Britain has granted the Standard Oil Company exploring rights in Palestine.

DUBLIN CUSTOMS RAID.

London, April 8

In the raid in Dublin six thousand caska were des- troyed, estimated to have contained half a million gallons of Dire ville's whisky, a loss to the revenue of nearly two million sterling.

LACROSSE

Washington, April 9.

The John Hopkins University beat a combined Oxford and Cambridge Lacrosse team by eleven to two,

WIRELESS OPERATORS ON STRIKE.

London, April 8.-

It is estimated that three hundred wireless operators have ceased work on vessels arriving and sailing from Home poris.

WAR LOAN AT PAR.

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London, April Bauer The five per cent. War Loan has reached par for the first time. [Continued on page 3).