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U.S. DISARMAMENT PROPOSALS.

JAPAN AWAITING MORE DETAILS

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London, Apr. 23. Two of the chief items in day's news brighten the prospects,

The P. and O. n.a. Moren with H.R.H, the Duke of Gloucenter on board. will arrive in Hongkong at 10 o'clock to-morrow morning and tle up at No. Al commercial buoy, Shortly afterwards His Excel eventual real world peace. lency the Governor accompanied . M. the King's message (sya- by his staff will motor to Queen's chronising with St. George's Day) Pier from Government House and newspapers, which pay tribute to Is warmly appreciated by the leave for the Marea in the launch the cloquent passage concerning Britannia to pay an official call on the "true nature of men and na- the Duke of Gloucester. His Ex- tions," and Mr. Gibson's dramatic cellency will return to the plor ac offer at Geneva is a cordially wel companied by Captain Sillitee incomed sequel, which will constitute order to be present at the official an excellent test of this "true na landing,

ture."Reuter.

What London' Thinks,

London, Apr. 23. Mr. Gibson's proposals have been received with the keenest satia- faction by authoritative elrelės in London.

The Duke of Gloucester and his party, accompanied by Captain in Whyte, will leave the Moren the launch Lila and proceed to Queen's Pier for the official land- ing. There will be present on that ocension His Excellency the It is felt they will provide a new Governor and his staff, members starting poiut and a fresh Impetus of the Executive and Legislative to the cause of naval disarmament. Councils. representative officers It. Is regarded as most noteworthy of the Royal Navy, Army And that there has not been a single dis- Royal Air Force and representa-cordant note in the reception of the tives of the Chinese community. proposals by the press und public, but it is realised that the whole Troops to Line Route.

After the welcome HRH, will question is very complex, and the proposals must be very fully ex- inspect a guard of honour provid-plored by the British Govern- ed by the Somerset Light Infantryment and its experts. and will later proceed to the City It is also expected there will be Jall via Connaught Road Central further important exchanges of and West, Hill Road, Queen's views between the interested dele- Road West and Central. At the gations to Geneva-Reuter, City Hall there will be a guard Profound Impression Created, of honour from the King's Own

Geneva, Apr. 23. Scottish Borderers which will be inspected by His Royal Highnessed to Mr. Gibson's speech and a who will then attend the presen- talion of addresses in the Theatre Royal.

A hearty reception was accord-

profound impression created in League circles. It is expected chat the American proposals will now be examined by a committee of experts.-Reuter.

America Stirred.

Washington, Aя. 23. The attitude of other big naval

The presentation of addresses from the English community will be, made by the Hon. Sir Henry Pollock and that of the Chinese Community by the Hon. Sir Shou- son Chow. In all probability is powers, especially Britain, to- Royal Highness will reply towards the American proposals at

Geneva, is eagerly awaited. Gibson's speech has tremendously stirred the country-Renter'e

́these addresses.

· American Service,

Mr.

At the conclusion of this cere mony is Royal Highness and party accompanied by His Excel-

New York, Apr. 23. lency and party will drive to Goy

The American newspapers give ernment House via Queen's Road unlimited space to Mr. Gibson's Central, Garden Road and upper suggestions of mayal cuts. All pub Albert Road. This route will be lish despatches from Washington lined by troops and on arrival at describing the eager Interest of of Government House, His Royal ficinis, and declare that lovers of Highness will Inspect detachments peace have had no auch thrill since of Girl Guides, St. John Ambul- Mr. Kùghóc' famous announcement ance Brigade, and Boy Scouts. at the opening of the Washington

Later a láncheon party will be Disarmament Conference, calling:

A held at Government House, and on the Powers to "scrap tonnage

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at 4.40 p.m. His Royal Highness will leave for the Polo Club where he will play four or five chukkahs. At night there will be an oßcial dinner nt Government House,

Friday's Reception.

On Friday morning His Royal Highness will proceed to Fanling to play golf, leaving Government House at 9 a.m. and driving to Fanling via Talpo. Members of the Royal Hongkong Golf Club have been asked to play with His Royal Highness and suite. The party will have luncheon at the Club House, Fanling, and at the conclusion of this will return to

in the interests of dissimament."

Reutera American Service.

Japan Studying Proposals.

Tokyo, Apr 23.

Mr. Gibson'a speech is cautious- ly hailed in high naval quarters as a welcome indication of the general character of the Hoover administration's disarmament position and significant of a new respect in Umitation agreement.

Official comment оп definite pointer fonched by Mr. Gibson la withheld, pending receipt of an omelal detailed report from Geneva, the Navy Office spokesman declining to state whether Japan is ready to join America In accept-

BKowloon via Castle Peak, arriving ance of the French proposals of

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at Government House about 3.30 p.m,

1927 as a buals for discussion, or whether Tokyo agrees, to the

At 4.30 p.m. His Royal Highness | American insistence on restriction accompanied by His Excellency of all categories of ships as a pre- the Governor and their respective liminary to more drastic restric- stuffs will attend a reception at

tion. the Hongkong Cricket Club. The

The Apokesman asserted that party will motor via Upper Albert Mr. Gibson's speech was a hopeful Road, Garden Road, Queen's Road gesture rather than a definite plan and Jackson Rond. At the en- of procedure. Japan must await trance to the Cricket Club the her attitude in the matter, al-

concrete proposals before defining: party will be met by the Chair:ough naturally the indications man and Members of the Commit of America's willingness to amend tee of the Hongkong Cricket Club, the 1927 position, are being cure- and later go to the Royal en-fully studied here. closure. During the reception

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the band and pipes of the K.O.S.B. The Navy Office spokesman re- will play. At the conclusion of iterated Japan's sincere desire to the reception His Royal Highness contribute her full share to fur- and party will return to Govern- ther naval Himilation. ment House.

He revealed that Viscount Sato's At 8 pm. the party will leave. instructions included authorization Government House for the Ponin of a pledge that Japan would fav- sula Hotel to attend a dinner ourably, consider any proposals for given by the Hongkong. Generalis reduction of maximum tonnago. Chamber of Commerce and China Association..

and Individual capital ships, exten- alon of the capital ship dgo limit, Leaving on Suffolk.

and calling a second. Washington A4 12.20 p.m. on Saturday the the instructions did not cover, such Conference, before 1931. However, party will leave Government important points as Mr. Gibson's, House for Kam Ling Restaurant. hence Viscount Suto would be able This luncheon is being given by to reply only in general terms. the Chinese, Chamber of ---Com-Reuter. merce. After luncheon the ́of- ficial party will return to Govern="

Geneva Resblutions..

Genova, Apr. 23.

ment Ilouse and at 3.40 p.m. will The Disarmament Committeo jerve Government House and pro- hnd a three hours' private session 'ceed to Queen's Plor' via Garden and finally agreed to the chapter on Road, Queen's Rond, Jackson Road chemical warfare in the draft con- and Connaught Road, for the of-vention, with an addition proposed ficial farewell,

by the Belgian delegation prohibit- On this occasion the guard of ing such warfare under conditions bonour will be provided by the of reciprocity between States., *K/15 Punjab Regiment. After It also adopted a "Russian motion Inspecting the Guard of Honour Powers who have not vet signed the In favour of encouraging the His Royal Highneas will say good-protocol of 1925 abolishing chemi- bye to members of both Councils enl warfare to do so. Hitherto and representatives from the thirteen States have signed the Royal Navy, Army and Royal Ale protocol-Reutor. Force and the Chinese Community.

After this Ills Royal Highness will dress ship with flags over all And party will leave in the launch on Thursday, April 25, from 8 a.m. Britannia for H.MS: Suffolk to sunset, and on Saturday, April which will mail from Hongkong at 27. from noon until such time as 4 p.m.

HL.M.S. Suffolk with H.R.Hthe Duke of Gloucester on board; is, out of sight of port..

Ships to be Dressed.'

A notice issued by the Harbour Master, the Hon. Commdr. G. F. Hole, R. N., slates that II. M. Ships

All ships of the Mercantile Marine are invited to comply.

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