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RUSSO-GERMAN TREATY.

A Sensation at Genoa.

(Reuter's Service.)

Genoa, April 17. A Russo-German Treaty has bean signad, re-establishing diplomatic relations and mutually cancelling claims for indemnities during the war and since.

Later.

The announcement of the initialling of the Russo-Garman treaty was completely unexpected and astounded conference circles. The Germans, however, declare that no special significance attaches to the fact that it was signed at Ganos.

The German communique making the announcement says that claims for damages based upon the Soviet's socialisations are also annulled, with the reservation that Rassis does not grant socialisa tions affecting the subjects of other States. The signatories agree to Tanteach other economic reciprocity in regard to the most favoured- ination treatment.

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* The communique emphasises that the treaty in no way affects relations with other countries, and in no way detracts from the signstories' interest in the general aims of the Genos conference.

British Premier Takes Grave View.

NO SLAVERY.

- FATAL LANDSLIDE.

Liberty for ** Mai Tssi.”

HONGKONG GOVERNOR'S

PROCLAMATION.

Two Workmen Buried.

CHINA PROVIDENTS.

Dividend of Eighty Cents.

Two men were buried and one

At the meeting of shareholders [injured in a slids which occurred of the Chins Provident Loan & when blasting: operations dies) Mortgage Co, Ltd., to be held on lodged several hundreds of tone the 26th inst the Consulting The following proclamation bas Matsukok,

of rocks at a granite quarry at Committee and General Managers been issued by the Governor yesterday afternoon. The two

near Bunghom. will recommend under instructions

A dividend of 80° from His Majesty's Government --

[man were ́at the base of the cents per share $100,000.00

quarry when the slide occurred To place to Reserve "Slavery is not allowed to exist | and they were buried completely

Fand in the British Empire, and there under the mass of debris. Short To place to Bad and fore it must be understood that of mechanical devices, it was A Mui Tai are not the property of physical impossibility to remove their employers.

be

Doubtful Debts Account

the heavy rocks. Every means, To pay a Bonus to was taken, however, by the police

STAFF

CANTON MASONIC

CLUB.

Presentation to Bro. A. Martin.

CANTON SITUATION. ·

Sun Arrives at Wuchow.

Some interesting items regard ing the situation' in Kwangtung [are provided by our Canton cer-

The annual general meeting of respondent, who states that a members of the Canton Masonic number of prominent persons Clubs, was held in the Missonic bave gone to Kwailin for the pur Hall, Shameen, on Saturday last pose of clearing up misundar- at 6.30 p.m., the following mem-standings between Sun Yat-sen bars being present-Bro. B. and Chao King-ming. It is sad 300,000.00 Christiansen (Chairman), Wor. that the fatter, in order to offset Bros. Bell-Smith and C. H. Reid, various rumours, will arrange to Bros. Martin, Croal, F. C. Smith, lead an Army against the North, 10,000.00 Urquhart, Edwards. Fegge, Cary,whilst Sun Yat-sen will return to

Bill Boteler, Chard "Those of them who wish to

and Canton for a few days before 2,831.5 Deldrichsen. leave their employers and who and workmen under the direction To carry forward

9.878.12

the expedition begins. After the aubual have reached years of discretion of Mr. T. H. King, to ascertain

report Many Cantonese troops are da and balance sheet had been their way back to Canton and must allowed to *pply the condition of the men, bat as

$422,509.62 presented and adopted. the Secretary for Chinese there was no response to the calls

the have arrived at Wuchow. Junks following office Affairs, who will consider their which the searchers made, it soon

bearers and Chinese-owned steamboats were paanimously elected for the plying between Wuchow and cases. Girls are warned that became obvious that they were

ensuing year: President, Wor. Canton have been commandeered they must not leave their present beyond all help.

Bro. Bell-Smith; Vice-Presidents, for military use. The Gorman delegation is taking pains to emphasise that the employment to go to, for fear stonebreaker

homes until they have some

The only other victim waS ·

Bros. Christiansen sud Chard. Sun Yat-sen and staff arrived. Russo-German Acreement is merely the culmination of several that they should fall into the severely injured on the left leg who, thougb

Trustees, Wor. Bros. Raid and at Wuchow on the 16th. instant. months' negotiations; indeed, it had long been foreseen by Britain. hands of procuresses.

Mr. T. J. Edwards of the C. M. Paget and Bro. Cary, Hon. Treas Nevertheless, the conclusion of the Treaty at the present juncture is

snd face, is expected to pull Customs leaves Canton tomorrow Bro. Urquhart; Hon. Soc., Bro. issued to all military commanders A circular notice has been regarded most unfavourably by the British delegation, which has "Masters and mistresses are

tbrough, according to the medical on a pipe months" vacation. He Martin: Librarian, Wor. Bro. by Chan King-ming, pointing out been endeavouring to hasten a general agreement in order to specially warned against any Hospital, where the patient has and in May sail for Sydney. Mr. Bros. Cary. Hill and Deidrichsen make Kwellin an unsuitable place report from the Kwong Wah will first pay a visit to Shangbai Bell-Smith; Working Committee, that conditions regarding traffic prevent the division of Europe into two camps.

attempt to prevent Muí Tœài from

been removed. Mr. Lloyd George informed the German emissary bringing the seeing the Secretary for Chinese,

Edwards has been connected with Before the meeting adjourn-from which to start the Northern. Treaty that he took a grave view of the German action in thus going Affairs."

the Customs for thirty-four years.ed for the manual dinner, expedition. The route hiss there- This proclamation has, we are

Last week bis fellow Examiners Bro. A. Martin W&5 The German position vis-a-tie the Allies has therefore become informed, been published

prefore been changed, and the head- presented him with a suit case.

ented by the members of the quarters will be removed to worse, but the situation as regards Russia is not affected. Presum-Chinese.

Club with a massive, blackwood Shinkwa ably the negotiations with the Sovie: will be contiqued.

cabinet suitably inscribed. The Chan King-ming has prohibit

behind the backs of the Powers.

Genos, April 17.

French Leader's Trenchant Criticism of Treaty.

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Paris, April 18.

It is reported from Genoa that indignation was general when news of the signing of the Russo-German Treaty was apaounced to the meeting of Allied delegates.

BASEBALL.

A Canton Match.

The

All-American

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"DAY DREAMS.”

DAY BY DAY.

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An Indian was this morning Chairman, in making the presen-ed the circalation in Canton of A Coronet Attraction.

fined $75 for being in possession tation said: Tonight it is my the Hongkong vernacular paper of three bottles of whisky and five very great pleasure on behalf of Chinese Mail for having published bottles of peppermint on which the members to present to you, "extraordinary naws" regarding Specially written for her by duty had not been paid. A further Bro Martin, this piece of artistic the situation in Canton. Cosmo Hamilton the noted imposition of $8 was also ordered Chinese workmanship. It is a magazine writer, Day Dreams," by the Court in respect of the taken and a tribute of affection ports that the Governor has sanc. Our correspondent further re- M. Barthou forcibly criticised the "duplicity" of the Russian

Goldwyn's charming romsoce possession of a small quantity of and appreciation for nine years tioned the registration of the ...and German delegatione, saying that on the brink of the conference

which comes that bad repeated the Brest-Litovsk trick, and declared that beace-to-defeated the All-Chinese Madge

to the Coronetcigarettes which were likewise of anselfish adherence baseball Theatre this eraning gives duti ble. The defendant was honorary office, which not only and Engineers of Canton and

to an Union of Chinese Shipmasters—— "forth he would not sit at the semi-official meeting with the Russiaus.

Kennedy team in a very exciting matob medium for the expression of her the explanation he gave was that attributes are inherent in you ments regarding the cass of Chan He thought it essential to ask Paris for instructions.

happy searched by a ravence man and calls for patience bas tacs; these Hongkong; also that the doca- A committee of jurists will examine the Treaty to-day in relation last Saturday afternoon at the vivacious persoonlity and aner- he intended to take the liquors Your squiableand sociable disposi-Ping-sang, the ex-President of the to the Treaty of Versailles, after which the delegates of the Allies,

Eastern Garden Ground by ring comedy instinet. Never was with him to India. including the Little. Entente, will meet to take suitable decisions. score of 7-3.

the clever little actress in more

tion endears you to all, whether Seamen's Union, have been re- This time, the Chinese team joyous mood than is the role of

they be members or visitors to the ferred to the High Court for bad been re-inforced by two new the simple, country girl whose In a case in which Mr. A. E club. In conclusion, on behalf of appeal to be beard against the men just returned from America, imagination has peopled her Hall defended a returned emigMasonic Club, I extend to you

myself be the members of the sentence. but the American strength was prosaic surroundings with fairy-rant who was charged with being also increased by the addition of land folk, chief among them a in possesion of 355 rounds of greetings and most sincere two starplayer.

gallant white knight who is com-ammonition and revolver, the thanks for the arduous task you The game was very excitinging to claim her as his princess evidence for the prossention during the past nine years. We have fullled so successfully throughout, excepting in the first and take her to his castle across was to-day given by a sampan innings when the Chinese made the sea. Men of wealth seek her man, who said that he was hand-wish you a vary long lease of life few errors which yielded two hand in marriage but to all she ed the arms aboard the Empress and that your health may im.

to the Americans, which gives the same reply. "I am of Russia and it was whilst prove.

Bro. Martin in returning thanks

HOME FOOTBALL.

The Army Cup Final.

Majesty the Queen presented the cup and medals.

League Results.

The following are the latest League results:-

1st Division-Liverpool, 2; Burnley, 1: Oldham. 0; Tottenham

Hotspurs. 1; Aston Villa, 1; Chelsea, 4.

2nd. Division-Notts Forest, 1: Barnsley, 1; Stoka, 1; Black- pool, 1; Clapton Orient, 0: West Ham, 0.

CHINESE NEWS.

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News in To-day's New Advertisements.

London, April 17. Wiltshiren beat the 2ad. Welsh Fusiliers by 3 goals to 1. Their runs

At Aldershot, in the final of the Army Cup Competition, the 1st

Majesties the king and Queen. Princess Mary and Viscount Las-were probably the cause of their waiting for my White Knight handling the defendant's luggage.ked to be excused if his thanks steamer ågamemnon are given- belles were present. It was

Consignees by the Blue Funnel. fast game, and the Wiltshires defeat. Chio, the Chinese short Only bim will I marry." And ashore that he was stopped deserved their win, chiefly owing to their surprisingly good form in stop, made as only home run then one day her dream comes and searched by the Inkonged to be inadequate. It was the usual notice on page 4. the second half. The half-time score was one goal each. Har in the match, which was knight and she sails away with by Mr. R. E. Lindell

true. There comes

very bard indeed for him to thank white The case WAS remanded

At the Kowloon Theatre to- the members sufficiently for their night & Cabaret Dance is taking refereed by one American and one Chinese baseball expert.

him in bis galleon to a castle over enable the defending lawyer in office as Hon. Secretary was Harold

bandanwa gift. His nine years place, whilst at the Coronat the sea. Bat these are twentieth-look up a witness who, it was

Lloyd And Madge century days and Day Dreams" stated, would give evidence to an arduous task, but a work Kennedy are featured in two at is no fairy story, the romantic the effect that the bag in which of love. He thanked the chair-tractive films. Page 12. knight and his magic castle, the the arms were found was claimed but having known him (the the feature film si the World map for all his flattering remègles, "For a Woman's Honour" is tall galleons and their strange by another passenger. voyages notwithstanding.

Our

chairman) for considerable These to-night-Page 12. ́ credulous little princess is to feel

time, it was doubtful whether be the tragic despair of bitter reality

had not added too much spice-rived from Europe and ports and The a.s. Carnarvonshire has ar- before her first childish delight,

Concluding Bra. Martin said it the gives place to enduring happices

would be bis endeavour in the Matheson and Co., publish the agents, Messrs.- Jardine, future to carry out the duties of usual notice to consignees of Hon Secretary as conscientiously cargo-Page 4. As he bad endeavoured to do in Creditors of retreated from Machou to Pao-frankly amusing places the hum-

the past.

Figueras ting. The President has request our is irresistible. Madge Ken-

After the conclusion of the interested should read the notice Steamabip Company and others ed Wong Shi-chan and Chin nedy plays an intriguing role shy and dainty, dresd in svisitors adjarned for dinner. A Co, ou page 4.

A Japanese beaute-young,jannual me ting, members and issued by Measra, Thoresen xod Wan-pang to act as mediators with zest and joy. between the Fengtien and Chibli

wonderful gown of Eastern silks, happy and jovial company did Harold Lloyd's latest comedy and wearing a sash of beautifully justice to the sumptuous spread to a lady companion.-Page 4. parties, and they are

A free passage home is offered their success," Among Those Present,' way to Fongtien.

painted flowers-reached Sydnes placed refors them, which was completes a special comedy pro-last month.

There are two office rooms to prepared on ler the experienced let in Prince's Building.-Page 4. ́

unervision of the Club's chef.

Bro. Christiansen, who occupi-China Provident

The sonual meeting of the Losh and

International Rugby

The Army Rugby international roatch, played at Paris, reguited)

Trouble at Fengtien.

A Peking telegram states that in the British Army defeating the French Army by 13 points to 6. large forces of Fangtien troops Her adventures, even when her The British ware generally superior and dominated the game until are on the way to the South, and spirits are lowest, rarely lack a twenty minutes from the end, when vigorous efforts by the French that a party of Chibli troops has comic touch, while in the racy players were only stemmed with difficulty.

AEROPLANES LOCK EACH OTHER'S WINGS.

Disaster in Battle Practice.

According to another Peking ramme. wire, Tso Kwan, Tuchoa of Chibli, has declared that he has invested Wu Pai-foo with powers and asked him to proceed to Fengtien.

Washington, April 18. Two aeroplanes participating in battle practice at Quantico beatine locked in each other's wings and crashed, killing two supreme military officers and a marine.

PORTUGUESE SEAPLANE'S VOYAGE.

St. Vincent, April 17. The Portuguese trans-Atlantic seaplane bas départed.

Corta Praio, April 18.

The Portuguese seaplane has arrived here.

Another message states that a collision is reported to have taken place between the vanguards of the Fengtien and Chibli forces.

COMPANY REPORT.

The Hongkong Electric Co., Ltd.

"NIPPON ROSE” IN AUSTRALIA.

A Noted Beauty.

the seaplane started on the 30th ult. from Lisbon for Rio de SILK FROM HONGKONG. and Loss Account available for visited, a start being made in contained

Janeiro, via the Canaries, St. Vincent, and Fernando Noroobs.]

INDIAN MOSLEM CONGRESS LEADER ARRESTED.

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She is Mrs. Yamagesawa, on her honeymoon trip Her buc | band is visiting Australia to prudy d the chair for the firel part of Mortgage Co. Ltd., takes place town planning methods for th the evening, kept the members Japanese Government, Mrs. and their guess very much alive,

on April 26th.-Page 4. Yamagasswa speak: Eolish, and (until it was time for him to vacate be held at the Hongkong and The tes and dinner dansacts to is her husband's vuide who he the time-honoured chair to the Repulse Bay Hotels are detailed finds himself unable to explain a newly-elected President, Wor. point.

Bro. Bell-Smith. She said her husband would go During the dinner the chair-at Fabling on Sunday next.- Special caddles will be available The report of the Board of to Canberra to see how the plant man took the opportunity of pre- Page 4. Directors of, the above Company are being carried DoL In Japan sahting to Bro. T. J. Edwards & for the year ending 28th February, the Government's officials are solid silver cizar and cigarette of the arrival of the cargo of The N.Y.K. advise consigne*s 1922, states:

looking for the latest in town case as a token of appreciation the Tottori Maru.-Page 4. The balance at credit of Profit building. Each Brate will be from the Masonic Club. The case

A house is to let on the upper A large variety of | appropriation, after allowing for TasmanİR.

necessities suitable for a long ses

levels.--Page 4. depreciation is $732,71040 and The bride was the envy of all voyage

The s.s. Blossom: Heath walls your Directors recommend that on the "Montoro" from the tim

for Manila and New York on or. Bro. Ed varda returned thanks about April 30.-Page 4. this be disposed of as followsTM of leaving Batavia. Not only wa During the evening Bros. Pegge, To pay a dividend of

her beauty admired, but the Smith, Martin, Hill, Christiansen $1.50 per share on

wonderful dresses she wore were and Naah rendered vocal items- We are informed that the To place to reserve ...

239,128 shares. $358,689.00 an everlasting subject for discus-Vanton Times. Canton silk, which went forward To carry forward to

250,000.00 sion among the women pas- from bare by the Empress of

sengers. next account Asia" on the 23rd March, was

... 124,021.40 No one knew it was a honey- delivered in New York in record the Articles of Association, Hon. frocks told the sale.

Directors. In accordance with moon tric, but the display of time on the 14th April

Sir C. P. Chater O.M.G., and Hon. - “Everybody "found out about The actual time in transit from Mr. Lau Chu Pak retire, but my honeymoon," said the bride, Superintendent of Immigration, Hongkong to New York amounted being eligible, offer themselves and now all the people in Sydney has given op a salary of £1,500 35 which elapsed between

to 21 days and 12 hours, and time for re-election!

will know, But on the ship they year and returned to journalism, Anditor. The accounts have did nothing more that smile when public protest against the departure from Yokohama and been audited by Mr. C. Bernard passing me just to let me know Government lack of a bold, the arrival in New York was only Brown, ACA, who retires, but they had found out. Still I am clearcut policy on immigration, | 12 days and 12 hours.

offers himself for re-election happy, that is good.”

states a Melbourne report.

Hazrat Mothani, who headed a movement for separation from

Birola, April 18.. the Expire at the Moslem Congress, has been arrested at Cawnpore and charged with sedition.

VIOLENT TORNADO IN ILLINOIS.

Centralia (Ill.), April 18. "A violent tornado resulted in seven persons being killed and injured.

(Other Telegrams on Page 2)

Reaches New York in Record Time.

the

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GAVE UP £1,500 SALARY.

Mr. Gallett, Commonwealth

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To-Day's Exchange.

The closing rate of the doller

on demand to-day was 28. 5.9/16d The Weather.

2 p.m. Barometer:-29.95 Tem perature Humidity

Lighting Up Time, Lighting-up time to-d