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FRIDAY. MAT '5, 1916
THE WAR.
TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.
(Reuter's Service to the China Mail)
SERIOUS RIOTING IN GERMANY.
DEMANDS FOR IMMEDIATE PEACE FRANTICALLY CHEERED
CASUALTIES AMONG WOMEN
• DEMONSTRATORS.
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• Easton, Blay 20 The most brious rioting in tiers mny since the way began is now
reported.
Vast mobs, pincipally waren.[ demandal peas,
There werd" Exciting seedus in Berlin, Munich, Kiel, Chemnitz and
THE IRISH REVOLT.
THREE REBEL LEADERS SHOT.
MERRELL RESIGNS.
THE CHINA MAIL.
MILITARY SERVICE.
MA: ASQUITH INTRODUCES NEW
4. MEASURE.
GENERAL TUAN-CHI-JUI.
PREMIER.
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eu parlour at one end of the great brickĮ house, which commanded a view of the
AN INTERVIEW WITH THE NEW winding paths lined with pink, white and yellow blooms. The sun parlour was anotoutatiously furnished in Euro- Dr. C'hunted Stephenson Smith, the repean style.
Mr. Liang, the secretary of the presentatire da Peking of the Avviatal LONDON, May 3
Franier, first received the correspon- MR Asquith has introduced the Press of America, gives the ring dent. The secretary is a "strapping Military Service Bill in the House of expand" of "an interesting interclow which young Chinese six feet tall, whoes Commons. It extenla rompulsion to General Tuan Chijut the mere Prime height was accentuated by a long blue all miles from 18 ta 41 and include the Minister granted him recently :-" coat. Servants brought it wine at General Tan Chiji, the new After the correspondent had minot provisions mentivused
Premier, who has undertaken the re-
feminents, with the Mr.Asquith's speech April organization of the Chinese Government weretary who speaks very good English, Florb; also special reserve men civilly under the direction of a Cabinet in
the Premier antered the room In emplayed hut available for military which full power has been invested accompanied and greeted the curvespon- duties in the ergit of an emergency,
by the President, is no stranger to deut very condially, Mr. Liang acted public affairs in China. He. B (as interpreter, and the Premier plunged The provisions berdine operative three Afty years old and has been prominent-in the interview without restraint anal days after the passing of the Bill ly fentified with the army for over with the directness and frankies so
All affected ari giren a month's thirty years.
characteristic of basy men who are accustomed to handle big affairs kTime.
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Youths rouching is are allowid a Mr. Binell, Secretary of State for month to enlist voluntarily. Ireland. has resigned.
The Bill has been reck a first time.
Mr. Asquith zuuounced in the House of Commons that the three
The minug provisions referred to in sigantories to the Republican FMr. Asquith's speech of April 28th were clamation in Ireland have, beset forth as follow enunt-martialled and shot.
EATHL
The rebels shot were, Pearse. T. . Clarke and T. MacDonagh.
Three others have been sentenced to imprisonment for three years.
STATEMENT BY ME BIRRELL.
Mr. Birrell nude a personal state- other risks, while in the rumal disment in the House of Cominous. triels peasant women implored the was frequently interrupted by return of their husbanda, and so
from the wor.
Already Asunities anung stomen are ngaated, although the authorities tre endeavouring "to" provent the publigation or such demil
Speakers at Potsdami vivented immediate amed fraatio ebeers
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Mr. Ginnell who shouted that he was against the Govenment's Hunnish candug in shooting, rebels.
Mr. Birrell said there would be in inquiry into the history of the Irish administration in which he would Sportivigate. It' would, therefore, be unwise for him at presons to speck of the grave events which were fresh in is mind. He admitted that he Bad made an untrue estimate of the
The Government has determined on three relatively minor proposals to meet the situation.
Firstly, the prolongation to the end of the War of the service of his
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and men
to any unit where needed.
Thirdly king exempted men hable for service immediately their certificates of exemption expire. The Government further propose, in view of their ultimate addition to the force available, to bring under the Service Act youths under 15 years of age on the 1th August lust as they reach that age
Secondly, transference of Territorials
BRITISH LABOUR PARTY AND COMPULSION.
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Over
chatred a
WAS HE A PICEPOCKET ↑
OFRIOTS "STATEMENTS BY SOLICITOR AND POLICH.
ARMY WIỂL GIVE NO TRÔCULE”. **Over seventy per cent. of the officers in the present Chinews army have heap students of mine," the Minister of War remarked to the Associated Press cor- respondent in discussing Presiden: Yuan Shih-kai's decision to turn the military control as well as the civil control over to the new Cabinet. It is not likely that these men whom I Lava known so I don't think pickpockets do this long and has been associated with on sort of thing unless they are driven to sugh friendly ternis will give me any" said Mr. Coldring in "Mr. Wood's trouble. The apprehensions of foreigners Court this afternoon, when defending & concerning disturbances in the Chine Chinese, who recently arised froni army are unwarranted.
The grey-haired General's word carried conviction. He is every inch a suklier, of medium height and slight ersch build. His grey hair is closely cropped.) He wears a small grey moustache and short guater. His eyes are bright and youthful. He smiles slightly as he talks, butthentisanexprosion of determination about the upper portion of his face which is'accentuated by a firm chin.
Canton, on a charge of stealing a purse from Japanese officer.
Mr. Goldring called evidence to prove defendanţa meanà. Defendant had de- posited with a friend $100 and chithing with which he said he wanted to start business
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Inspector Brazil said the police had no recurl of the prisoner but Tuan Chijui and Yuan Shih-kai are they thought he was one of a gang life long friends. However, this friend of professional pickpockets who operated ship and long association in official life between Canton, Mario and Hongkong. lal not prevent Tuan Chi-jai resigning Mr. Goldring observed that he did from the Ministry of War in Yuannot think the Inspectne should say that Shih-ka's Cabinet as soon as it became evident that the Government was favouring the restoration of a monarchy Tunn Chi-jui hark been one of the most prominent generals in the movement to force out the Manchas, and he would This means that only half a dozen have no part in establishing a new dynasty even though his closest friend; Yuan Shib-kai, were to be, the first emperor in the new line.
Losnos, May 8, The Labour Party mes after Afr: Asquith's statement and decided that members shall be frer to vote on the fompulsion Bill.
at a huge gathering of workers
Then werg poline, charges and simu Feiner tuotement. When the will oppose the Bill.
many arrests.
THE BRITISH PRISONERS IN
MESOPOTAMIA.
Rome, May
insurrection was quelled he resigned And his resignation, wag kereptesk. There was no other course. His
RECRUITING IN AUSTRALIA.
THE FIRST STEP
Pouce an order: that is what we
error bad ngt joncceded fri fack A STEP TOWARDS COMPULSION want, and that is what I shall devote
MELBOURNE. MAY 3. The Federal War Committee has informed the Government that the
i thought or consideration or duty. His whole thought had been to pre- A wireless message states that that an unbroken Ireland to a com British prisoners wiken in Mesore-mon foe. He emphasised that the tama will be sent to Anatolia. unanimity of Ireland "hul been pre-Committen does not believe that
[This menus thee they will be trans served. This was no trish rebellion. ported nyrs 600 miles, pressionably up tho | (Cheers,) river. Euphrates ho
Mr. Birrell appealed to the Govern- ment not to treat with undue hart ship the masses, concenied in the recent outbreak.
DESTRUCTIVE WORK OF FRENCH LONG RANGE GUNS.
„A communique 60551--
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Australia is adequately represented
every effort to bring about. We shall get peace fixe, and then we shall go about the development of China,” the j Premier said in response to a question as to what the first step will be under the new Government. "Some of the demands made by the South are unreasonable, but I am hopeful that we can come to à "at" the" front, and recommends that satisfactory" understanding with the the Government fix an Carly date entire South. I believe Yunnan and for a minimum number of new fail in line. Tsai Ac is a very reason Kueichow provinces will most certainly recruits, and to intimate that if the able man. Geuerar Feng Kuo chaty at number is not forthcoming by Nanking is doing his utmost to settle TRIBUTES TO ME. BIRRELI. specified date the whole question of the difficulties with the Yangtze pro- vinces and be undoubtedly will succeed. ir Edward Corson agreed that voluntaryism be reviewed.
Kuanggung province is a more difficult Mr. Birrell's policy had been netus The Hou. G. F. Pearce (Minister proposition. That is the only place ated by a desire to preserve the of State for Defence) states that the here fighting is actually going on now, but the various revolutionary leaders unity of Ireland. No true Irishman Cabinet has considered the matter are also at was there among themselves would will for vengeance on the muss and a statement will be nude, then and do not seem to be able to reach any
agreement of the insurgents.
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Parliament meets.
THE RUSSIAN FRONT.
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"Pernochan, May 3.
THE CONTROL OF THE MILITARY.
Inspector Brazil said he thought he had seen defendant before and that he had been before his worship on a similar charge and was discharged."
Mr. Goldring added he thought he remembered defendant.
"I think Me, Goldring defended him on the last occasion" added the Inspectie amid langhter
Mr. Wood said he was afraid defend. ant would have to be discharged again..
THE YARN MARKET.
Messrs Polishwalla and Kotwall cot ten and yarn brokers of Hongkong, in their fortnightly report say:-.
It is disappointing to have to record another fortnight of absolute steanation, the market having hatictly drifted from prevailing in the South-usably the bad to worse. The neute tension still
for any committal, however tempting. Kwangtang Province-lisincline doulera and the recent jump of Silver, which bas been as rapid as it has been sensational, has created a serious deadlock.
The result has been a cessation of trade and the fortnight has turned over without any translation.
Rates may be
taken to have declined 87-3, and jurging by, an isolated sale or two, superior chops of No. 10s and 124 may to day be located in the vicinity of 389 and 204 respectively.
In remarkable contrast to the situation at this end, the Shanghai market records another, interesting spurt, and with a set-back in values resulting from the up-heaval of Er change, business to the tune of 6000 bales is reported to have transpired during the last two weeks.
PARIS, May 3
There have been artillery dudle of Deadman Hill rond Donument only The French with long range gume aid moue destructive work against Mr. Asquith said the House bad
General Thin Chi-jui discussed with the anoms ailways enstward of listened to Mr. Birrell with sym
great freedom the conditions under which pathy and Vigneulles.
emotion. He had
he has assumed the premiership and The Germans, after artillery pre-possessed the affection of his col
organised the new Cabinet which is to parbon with tear shells, roade n
leagues in an exceptional degree!! A communique reports the repulse be directly responsible to the people Mr. Redmond affirmed that Mr. of German attacks in the Video and and to have full charge of public affairs.
Total Sales 600 bales. Soid and a- small attack at Argonne which was
Birrell had honestly done his best Pontary regions. slight Russian pro-the
The Cabinet will no longer meet in seld Steak in godowns, 5.5,000 bales. promptly driven back.
President's Palace, but vil for Ireland:
gress south of Olyk and the capture he removed to the old Cabinet i GESERAL, MAXWELL'S THANKS 4. (of an important section of the enemy building outside of the Forbidden City," Ee said. "The Cabinet will under- position in Upper Chorok. In the. take all the business of the Govern- LONDON, May 3. Caucasus the enemy has been driven ment, and only questions of great THOUSANDS OF SHAREHOLDERS General Maxwell, whose conduct of further westward in the direction of national mement will be referred to the President for discussion. The military the operations has given the greatest Diurbekir.
will be absolutely under the Ministry satisfaction, has issued an order thank-
of War,
ZEPPELIN RAJDS.
ONE DAMAGED ZEPPELIN
DESCENDS IN NORWAY.
LONDON, May 3. There were. heavy rainstorms Yesterday when the Zeppelins made their raid.
THE TROOPS.
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GERMAN BANK FAILURES.
SUFFERING.
The social editor of the
Gazetta
it has been found that di Lausanne" states that bank failures
the control of the President is not for depository end shareholders afe proroking
ing the troops for their splendid BLACKLISTED FIRMS IN DUTCH having the military power solely under and liquidations affecting thousands of behaviour under trying conditions during the street fighting. He says that owing to the excellent direction of
the officers and the tireless efforts of the
troops all the surviving rebels in Dublin have now surrendered unconditionally. He was capecially grateful to the Irish Mr. Tonnant stated in the House regiments for so largely helping to crash
LONDON, May 4.
TRIAL BY COURT-MARTIAL
of Commons that a Zeppelin crossed the rising. the Fast Const last night and dropped- bomba on agricultural land; There were no casualties or damage.
Mr. Tanriant said bo had not received full particulars of the Yorkshire mið.
STAVANGER, May 9... Zeppelin Leo has descended in an Izlet near Stavanger apparently damaged.
LONDON, "May"4.
It is officially announced that six
men and three women were killed
The Irish rebels are being tried by field court martial, under the Defence of the Realm Act. As soon as the sentences are confirmed the Public will be informed
Rebels whose cases cannot be taken immediately are sent to England.
The cases of the women are being considered.
THE CASUALTIES. The dead in the Dubin hospitals
and 10 mer and 10 women injured alone number 68 soldiers and 122
in the mid on the night of the 2nd rebels and civilians.
inkt.
EAST INDIES,
LONDON: May ð. It is notified in the Gazette that three more firms in Dutch East Indies have been added to the mercial blacklist.
The Java Bode (newspaper) been removed from the list.
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State Council, which consisted of about Acording to the Zurich Gazette," for Connoisseurs. fifty men appointed by the President, one of the ruined shareholders in the and which had been designated by the Hamburg-American and North German President to set as Parliament, has been Lloyd shipping companies are clamouring practically dissolved. Consequently, for some form of compensation from the China now has no legislative body of direct on the ground that many of the any character.
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"The Cabinet will arrange for the election of a parliament by the people very shortly certainly within three months, said General Tuan Chi-jui, "The parliament will promulgate for the war. constitution."
General Tuan Chi-jui said he could make no prediction is to what the
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destroy things that are dear to old the Meeting of Bhareholders at Meaars FOR A LAME BACK-
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