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"SENSATIONAL RUMOURS FROM GENOA.

Break with France Denied.

(Reuter's Service.).

London, May 8.

NLƑIARI TUESDAY MAY 9, 1922.

THE LATE SIR HENRY MAY.

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Left Nearly £60,000.

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London, May 8.

The late Sir Heary May, former Governor of Hongkong, left In the House of Commons the Ganos conference was prominent question-time. Mr. Chamberlain said that a summary had estate of the value of £59,676. ached Me Lloyd George of a statement by the Times correspondant 'The Genoa that Mr. Lloyd George had sold M. Barthou: stante is broken; Britain is free to seek other friendships." Mr. loyd George had asked Mr. Chamberlain to contradict the state- ant as a "deliberate, malicious invention,

Replying to supplementary questions, Mr. Chamberlain said: I cannot conceive for what interest or public purpose a British) wspaper during a great international conference deliberately sets self to misrepresentation" He added that he believed the Editor the Times had been living at the French headquartersat Geooa roogboat the conference. He certainly had not baan in touch with byone authorised to speak for Britain.

Mr. Thorne (the Libour member) asked whether the Govern- ent had power to bring" this particular gentleman and newspaper"

the bar of the House to be admonished by the Speaker."

Mr. Chamberlain did not reply, and Labour members shouted: The matter then Why not?-you put workers in jail for less.". ropped.

Lord Chancellor's Disclaimer.

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Lord Birkenhead, interviewed by an evening paper. said that & tatement by the Times correspondent at Genos that he urged Mr. loyd George to break with France was a senaational and foolish avention."

What Mr. Lloyd George Said.

London. May: 8.

THEIR MAJESTIES' VISIT TO BELGIUM.

Enthusiastic Send-Off.

London, May 1.

Their Majestien had the beartiest send-off from Lander this morning on their first State visit to the King and Queen of the Belgiaas since the war.

rest crowds gathered in the brilliant sunshine and loudly cheered their majesties as they drove to Victoris Station, where the Duke of Connaught bade them farewell.

the

Their Majesties, who were accompanied by the Earl and Countess of Athlone, Marshal Haig, and Admiral Beatty, received an equally enthusiastic welcome at Dover, where they embarked on Royal Yacht Alexandra, which was escorted by nine destroyers to Calais en route to Brussels.

And Reception at Brussels.

Brussels, May 8. King Albert, in General's uniform and wearing the Order of the Garter, accompanied by the Queen of the Belgians, and attended by the Burgomsster Maz, awaited the arrival of the train with their British Majesties.

brilliant sunshine.

日三十月四

HONGKONG HOTEL

BIG SHARE DEAL

Control of Shanghai, Peking and Hankow

Hotels.

$2,400,000 SPENT.

(From Dar Chen Correspondent)

* Shanghai, May 9th. The Hongkong Hotel Company has purchased sixty thousand shares in the Shanghai Hotels [Company at $40 per share.

The sbags were Edward Eara Estate holdings.

The broker who put through the deal was Mr. E. M. Raymond, of Messrs. Maxon and Taylor.

This purchase means the con- trol of the Astor House, Palace, and Kalee Hotels in Shanghai: the Wagon Liis Hotel at Peking: end the Wagon Lits Terminus Hotel at Hankow.

the death of

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SINGLE OOPY: 19_CTB.

SIG PER ABJEUNE

ACCIDENT ON H.M.S.

CAIRO.

Gun Accidentally Discharges.

OFFICER AND TWO OTHERS INJURED.

PLAGUE EPIDEMIC.

Over a Hundred Cases

Last Week.

Plague contingea to šaka itu koll of life in Hongkong, the, rafuma for the past tensionhowing a larger number of cases than” for “Bey week during the present outbreak.

all, there were 102 cases notif

A serious accident, in which an officer, a Dockyard employee and

member of the crew were of which is werk: fatal 1-Or Injured, goourred on board H.M.S: Lasse Nt erospt. 37 occurrende

were in, the city of Victoria, Cairo yesterday morning.

From what & Telegraph re-Compared with the previous presentative, who went aboard weak, there is an increase of 34 H.M.S. Cairo this morning, could cases and 24 deaths. For the 48 gather, it appears that a series of bours ended yesterday, a further tests were being carried out in 28 cases were reported, with 18 onnection with some of the deaths. Without exception, all

One of them, which wasi the plague cases are Chinese. guns. supposed not to be loaded. The other cases of communic- contained a blank charge. The able disease notified last week test was being carried out in con-were 15 of small-pox, with 12 nection with this gun and if it had deaths; five cases of enteric fever, not been loaded there would have with one death: and one non-fatal been no danger. There being a case of diphtheria. There were charge in the breech, however, it three deaths from influenza. Six went off. The gun was pointing more occurrences of small-per inboard at the time and Lieut. four fatal) were reported during Graham and Mr. H. W. Sandford, the 48 hours'ended yesterday. a chargeman in the Electrical

With the exception of one Department of the Naval Yard,

On receipt of the above message, & representative of the Telegraph As the latter emerged tremendous cheering bagsa, which ran called on Mr. E. W. Alderson, along the whole route from the station to the Palace traversed by the Acting Manager of the Hotel, Royal visitors. Dease crowds availed themselves of every point of when the above facts were con- who were standing in front, only Portuguese and three British vantage in and overlooking the streets, which were lined with firmed. Mr. Alderson explained a short distance away, received cases of enteric fever, all the A sensational report from Greaos that Mr. Lloyd George told M.Cavalry and infantry. The city wore a festive appearance in the that

is the Barthou

Eatente that

was ended

emphatically contradicted by Reuter's correspondent at Ganoa, who says he learn ed at the Villa d'Albertis that, though Mr. Lloyd George may have femarked on the danger to the conference and the Entente if France persisted in the present attitude, he certainly did not say that the conference was over or that the Entente had ended; on the contrary. Mr. Lloyd George sincerely hopes that this will not prove to be the Case.

GERMAN VIEW OF REPARATIONS SITUATION. Enemies Realise Impossibility of Complete Fulfilment.

Berlin, May 8. The German reading of the reparations situation was presented by the Minister of Defence. Herr Gessler, at Hamburg, who said that the Government, by carrying out and fulfilling her obligations hitherto, had gainet time and made her enemies realise the im- In the House of Commons, replying to questions. Mr. Chamber-Possibility of complete fulfilment.

Ee anticipated that if France now proceeded alone agaïust Jain said there was no reason to suppose that the discussions at Genos were likely to imperil Anglo-French relations. British policy Germany, Britain and other States would not prevent her, bat would as regards the execution of the Treaty of Versailles was unchanged, refuse all support.

No Change in British Policy Regarding Treaty of Versailles.

Londen, May 8.

Lloyd George Indignants

Genoa, May &

...

Mr. Lloyd George expressed his indignation in most direct terms to a gathering of journalists as regards the London accounts! of his interview with M. Barthou. He explained that both parties had seen and approved each other's version of the interview, and be described the official French version as telegraphed to Paris as absolutely correct. He stigmatized the criticized report as wicked invention and the raving of an insane person." that the French themselves were indignant at the statements.

M. Barthou's Testimony.

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RESTORATION OF MOSCOW.

British Firm Secares Important Deal.

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London, Mar 8.

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Mr. the force of the explosion. For-bove cases were Chinese. The victim who succumbed to enteric Ezra presented an opportunity tooately, there was another gun

the Company

secure, between them and the one that was also a Chinese. the shares, and they werewas accidentally fired, this har sccordingly bought. The purchase ing the effect of breaking up the of the shares would in no way force of the charge. affect the Peninsula Hotel scheme for Kowloon. He added that the last publie quotation of the shares now purchased for $40 was about 855, so that the Hotel had done a good stroke of business.

CANTON RIVER.

Proposed Bridge to Honam.

It is reported that ac iron bridge will shortly be constructed across the Pearl River near the Dutch Folly on the Canton side to the

News in To-day's New Advertisements.

The T.E.K. advise consignees of cargo of the arrival of the Saiyo Marn from South Ameriazn Porta-PageL

Lieut. Graham and Mr. Sandford bath received alight superficial injuries from burns and wadding. Mr. Sandford, whose eye was damaged, had to be convared to the Royal Naval Hospital, but it is probable that he will be able to resome his duties in the course of is day or so. Lisut Graham's injuries were treated on boardi and a member of the crew, Chiaf the Kowloon Theatre to-night- Electrical Artificer Mallinson. Į Pages 4 and 12, 20

The End of the Game" is the who also received slight injuries, was also treated aboard the ship. title of a western drama showing

A Court of Inquiry-sat aboard at the World Theatre to-night- the Cairo this morning, but, Page 12.

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A British firm has arranged an important deal in connection corresponding point on. Honam unlike military and civil courts of this nature, a Naval is

Pages 6. with the restoration of Moscow. The Soviet representatizes in Island. In view of the importance off is a Court pumber of new pianos for hire.--- London announce that news from Moscow says the British Beecham of such a bridge for traffic and for Trust has obtained rights for the leasing of Moscow building lots and the convenience of the general details of the accident cannot be He declared

repairing and completing anfinished houses. It will be granted a public, the Municipal authorities free lease for 18 years on buildings requiring small repairs, for 36 have had the proposition under years on medium repairs and for 50 yaars on capital repairs and new consideration and are preparing buildings.

OIL PROSPECTING IN NEW GUINEA. Anglo-Persian Co's Doubtful Success.

In response to a request to give his testimony regarding Satur- day's much controverted conversation, M. Barthou has written to Mr. Lloyd George saying:-"You did not say tha: the Entente between Britain and France was at an end, nor did you say that your advisers were pressing you to come to an understanding with

Melbourne, May 8. Garmany. You spoke to me of the difficulties through which the relations of our two countries were passing, but you did not pro- The Anglo-Persian Oil Co. has prospected two thousand square Bounce one word which could be interpreted as expressing an inten-railes of New Gaines for oil and found seepages, but the report tion to break the friendship uniting them, and I retain all my coa-nerally is unfavourable. A further survey of the Middle Gepik fidence in that essential Union."

Bsin is recommended. pending which the Commonwealth will not Krant oil discovery rights.

The French Objection.

Paris, May 8. Careful enquiries in offical quarters regarding France's position towards the present phase of the Gears conference tend to the con- clusion that, whatever the Russian reply to the meinorandum, France will not recognise the Soviets unless convinced of their bona

fides regarding international engagements and unless they can prove that their Government represents Russia.

The French think the Soviet's rosin objective at Genoa is a huge caab loan, from which they are most averse.

It is noteworthyia this connection that Renter's correspondent at Genoa states that Mr. Lloyd George, addressing the journalists, emphasised that the allies are agreed upon the latter point, but ex- pressed the belief, however, that if the Soviet reply were sub-i stantially satisfactory, France would continue with us.

The Anglo-Italian Entente.

Genoa, May 8.

INDIA'S "AXE" COMMITTEE.

Lord Inchcape to be Chairman.

London, May, 8.-

Lord Inchcape will proceed to India in the autumn in the capacity of chairman of the committee on expenditure which is being appointed by the Government of India.

The committee will largely follow the lines of the Geddes Com- mittee.

RESTORING DEVASTATED FRENCH CHURCHES. The Pope's Donation.

Fais, May 8.

The Archbishop of Rheims announces the succuss of the loan of F.200,000,000 for the reconstruction and restoration of French Signor Schanzer is working hard in the role of peacemaker churches devastated in war time.

The Pope bas serit F.50,000, expressing deep satisfaction at the among the conflicting elements. The indications to-night are that his efforts are meeting with a measure of success. Anyhow, the generous response. situation in rather brighter than on Saturday, when it was practically bopeless.

The Russians, whose reply is expected on the 10th. inst., are showing ■ more conciliatory disposition, while there are signs that the Belgians are somewhat disconcerted at the turn of events politically as the result of their economie objection to the memo- random.

THE DISORDERS IN EGYPT,

Officers Cashiered.

Cairo, May 8.

The Commander of the 16th. Egyptian Infantry Battalion and five officers have been placed on the Unattached List in consequence

An interesting fact arising out of the situation is the streng-of the behaviour of the troops. thening of the Anglo-Italian entente.

START OF THE HOME CRICKET SEASON.

Middlesex Bowler Performs the Hat-Trick.

London, May B.

At Northampton, Yorkhire defeated the bome team by ton wickets, Macaulay capturing eleven wickets for 31 runs.

FURTHER REDUCTION OF TEA DUTY NEGATIVED.

London, May 8.

In the House of Commons, in the report stage on the Badget resolutions, an amendment moved by Mr. Trevelyan Thomson to redace the Tea Duty by a further 2d. was rejected by 190 votes to 55 and the Tea Duty resolution was agreed to.

NORWEGIAN EXPLORER'S DEATH.

Christiania, May 8

The famous Norwegian explorer, Carl Lamheks, bas died in New

At Cambridge, Middlesex beat the University by tea wickets. York from the effects of tropical fever, contracted in Borneo." He Durston taking air wickets for 29 runs in Cambridge's second innings, had just completed preparations for an expedition to New Quines. including the hat-trick.

At Manchester, Lancashire best Glamorgan by an innings,

and 197 runs, Parkin obtaining eleven wickets for 60.

Notts Batsman Scores First Century.

Warwickabire defeated Worcestershire by 81 run-

MARSHAL JOFFRE HOME AGAIN.

London, May & Marshal Joffre has arrived in London from Liverpool and

Notte defested Leicester (1) by nine wickets. Hardsiaff scored Proceeded immediately to France.

117 not out, while Richmond took eight wickets for 43,

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to build the requisite offices 'near the First Public Park for the carrying out of this gigantic project. It is also reported that some American capitalists are willing to back the project and architectural pians have been drawn up by Gorman engineers.— Canton Times.

WELL. I HAD A GOOD ACT WHILE SAE

LASTED

made public.

To-Day's Exchange. The closing rate of the dollar on demand to-day was 28. 6.9/16d. The Weather.

The Gleniffer has brought Lane, Crawford and Co. a fresh consigament of cold stores.- Page 4 and 6.

A steara sanch is for sale.— Pago 4.

Special constables should re-

2 p.m. Barometer:-29,73 Tem-turn any kind of equipment they perature:-85- Humidity:-70. have to Police Headquarters-

Page 4. Lighting Up-Time. Lighting-up time to-day 6.33

p.m.

A building in Kennedy Town is for sale. Page 4.

JAZZ

PUBLIC FAVOR

STAGE DOOR

HAD HIS DAY?

[Reports from America indicate that jazz music is rapidly declining in popularity.)