THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1917.
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if the letters are shaky when you
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LONDON, January 1.
LORD SYDENHAM,
tion is drafted on Bidea of squal from the Far East will bring back. with him tales, of his adventures in representation. Of that proposed Executive seven are Roman Catho the fog. I came across one of them myself in front of the National lies and six are Protestants, and of Gallery, asking for the nearest road the High Court pidges (not counting to Trafalgar Square. When I told the Lord Chancellor) seven members him to turn round and he would be are chosen of each denomination facing it, he burst,out laughing and said he had walk round two sides The reürement of Lord Sydenham Politically Classified the Executive of it without knowing in the least casdition it is necessary to exercise from the Air Board is a real loss to would include seven Home Rulers where he was. It was no disgrace to care in the diot and to take a norve tonic. Dr. Williamas pirk pills contain that body, which has, to my know and six Unionists, with fr. John his sense of location, for many a ingredients that bulk up the shakyledge, been making him impatient Redmond as Premier, Mr. John Londoner was lost. Even a City con Stage, Coal and General Produce nerves at the site time that they for some time, owing to its delay in Dillon as Minister of Education and atable thus communed with himself.
tone up the system in general; and
If I catch a burglar to-night, wit their value in proventing, nervous dia-producing progress. I understand Major Cmig, the Ulsterman, Home all I do with, bim? I can't take orders from developing cannot
that he has signed because he dis Secretary. disputed.
him to the police station, for I I They are especially recommended for
couldn't find the way there. nervous, ran-down people, beause they are a mie toule, containing no habit.
reckon I'd better kill him and come back for his body in the morning,
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PUBLIC AUCTION.
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HE Undersigned have received in
atructions to sell by Public Auction. (FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCIANIV),
он
SATURDAY,
ths 17th February, 1917, at 10.30 am, at their Baler Roots, No. 8, De Vaux ROAD, Carver of Ice House Street, ..A consignment of HOUSEHOLD LINEN, 0.
Consisting of:
Shoeta, Table Clothe, Servietten, Towels and Bath Sheets, Dusters, Bed- spreads, Lady's and Gent's Hadilker- chiefs, Pillow Cases, Underskirts, Ladies Underwear.
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"A number of Lady's Sweater Conta (new) And
A number of lots of Lace Curtains.
Terms -Cash.
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FOR SALE.
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:
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and
agrees with some of the proposed Recruiting in Ireland has bees steps to be adopted, and on the facts almost at a standstill for socis time, of the case na so far repealed I would but the supply of men bas obviously not been exhausted. A leading Irish pip my fth on Lord Sydenham, who
is that type of statesman best suited Nationalist said the other day that to deal with problems in a criaïs like 50,000 general service men could be this one who has sorved ind gainedcntiated voluntarily by the right kind directionis regarding hygiens that every experience and broadened views of recruiting campaign immediately one should' hive.
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paign was agcomplished. trous year own dealer, also, post free, 1 luttle for *1.50, 6 for 3-, from the war and have been impressed with
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TRADE AFTER THE WAR.
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SINGAPORE VIEWS.
The Singapore Free Press of the 1st inst. says
Protection of Allied trade interests against enemies after the war
The pressure on English statesmen
Yesterday we published certain resolu to try to bring about a solution that tions passed by the Committes of the would add these untapped forces at Singapore Chamber of Commerce with regard to trade after the war. The word- Irish manhood to the Aring growsing of the resolutions is moderate, and greater every day. My information their effect in general is to bring the line to a certain extent with Chamber in that it now seems likely to swamp" the resolutions passed by other bodies of those irreconcilablys who wracked commercial men. The recommendations
may be summarised thus: Mr. Lloyd George's last atterupt. age home-bred Englishmen would be When the full story comes to be infinitely improved if he had a com-written, I shall not be surprised to pulsory form of save! og residence hear that overseas influence and the in the Dominions where the atmos-plendid stimulus of the uretors not contribution to the Sght for civiliza- phere is freer and there is
tion, have done much so turn, the scale towards a settlement of this long-vexed question in our political areną.
fervent a worship of precedent. Lord Sydenham, by the way, has an outspoken ally in the House of Lords in Lord Beresford, better known as Lord Charles Beresford ·
AN IRISH SETTLEMENT.
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Dues on cargo in enemy vessels passing the Suez Canal:
Enemy trading in the Colony only under pensit
Ownership of landed property Enemy only under permit
A truding tax on enemies based on tho
turnover:
Precaution against enemy trade under
The neutral guise.
principles which seem to he in- volved in these resolutions need to be The first accepts the prin- considered: ciple of
of protection, presumibly based on deterrent duties placed on enemy trad ing (1 and goods) The second rejects entirely the theory that the great water
address to the Senate. The third Fresident Wilson nebulously suggested in fourth and fifth accept the principle of keeping our trade and wealth for our selves, by means of discriminative taxation providing that the restrictions shall not be evaded if possible.
the world should free... as
TO ABOLISH THE CHANNEL CROSSING.
The promoters of the Channel An Irish rapprochement is certainly tunnel have a golden opp advance, of in the air and recent speeches in the which they are taking full advantage. House of Commons were clearly The war has proved them to be right. designed to all in the development and there is not a high military of a better fueling Major Willie authority in England today who does Redmond, fresh: from the Somme. Dot wish that such a tunnel were inand licence. The last is an addendum.
told of the happy relations which
existed at the front between the Ulster und Nationalist divisions, which, as it happens, are in close con-
existence. The French Government bas hitherto expressed no opinion, but it is probable that it now shares the British view. It is obvious that
Inis
sdct. There is no talk of separation before any action can be taken on our ard Singapore as
side the support of the French Gov. in the trenches and why should there.
emment must be secured, and the be talk of separation, at home? Morganisers of the movement are tak Bocar Law paid the Irishman a well ing energetic steps to secure the deserved" compliment, but confined expression of & definite view from himself to the expression of a wish. France. An Association known as to sec a new state of things in Ire- the "Anutie Franco-Etringers has Land. He was et pains to emphasise the patriotic attitude of the official Nationalist party, and his tone was suggestive of peace.
been established in France with the object of strengthening the relations between the Allied countries Sub committees have been formed for all The chances of a settlement are the principal Allied nations, and the greatly advanced because now Sir now committee here "bas published Edward Carson is interested in the the first number of a monthly organ Administration, whereas he was in the leading article of which is contri- different as to what happened to thebuted by Sir Francis Fox, who, after last one. The correspondent of the emphasising the importance of the | Manchester Guardian states that the Channel Tunnel, urges the French discussions cannot yes be called nation publicly to declare its support authoritative, for neither Mr. Red-of the scherne, as there is no longer mond nor the Irish party have 38 any reason why it should be in fear yet been approached. I under- of offending British susceptibilities in stand," he adds, "that the now the matter. If the accomplishment proposals will provide for something of this scheme is one of the outcomes in the nature of equal representation of the war, what tortures of the in the Irish parliament for both Channel crossing will be spared! Nationalists and Unioniste."
WAR AND ENTERTAINING.
One thing is clear, and that is that
I
Thas the Chamber accepts the broad principle of tarifs for protection against enemies, and by implication desires to allow Allies and acutrals to continue to
free port.
It draws, also by implication, a line be tween land owning by feremy aliens, and other aliens, the one being allowed under permit, and the other without restriction as now. This is a modified form of protection, which will not antisfy the extremists who say that the Em
be guarded pire's interests
should against all comers. Their programate i probibition against enemy trade, trade within the Empire, restriction £gainst all alien trade, discriminating between alica Allies and Neutral liens, preferen whether brought about by pro tial or prohibitive tariffs. The Chan- ber hus confined itself to dealing only with enemy trade, and with regard that it bus rejected the "whole hox of absolutely barring it, recommending that it should be allowed under permit. This is perhaps as far as might have been expected,
but it Eas this disadvan tage that it removes the pans from the thing community and place
Governor the Government. Council is to decide whether an enemy trader should come here, who are to be considered enemies, how long they are to be allowed to continue, and what they have to pay for the privilege, if allowed
The
to
upon
to trade. Under present circumstances
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WHAT, PLAY AGAIN?"
Here is an impression of a great pianist
by Ernest Jenkins in the Star"
*The little old man, with long grey
"The “Urīginal” and Gromine WORCESTERSHIRE. -
giving way to emotion. Is he going to burst into tears? Can bo refrain for Lanceber moment? Ah, the climex- le over. He gives a happy sigh of relief as the music turns into another" vein; and
he smiles again.
There, that little thing is by Chopin. It is finished now, He knew they would
this may be all right, but some peoplePachmann-before his audience. It is would have welcomed an expression of opinion on the out-and-out policy.
Touching the policy with regard to land owning, there is less reason for witholding an expression of opinion ex hair and a beaming face, comes on to the like it. Splendid, wasn't it. He bows to to the definite principle of the land for platforma in the manner of ama who has the audience, shakes hands with the son the nation to adopt the principle
only.in
Other nations have been fretting to get there. ———— ductor, claps the ethestra, turns and found it advisable i
***Here I am at last! I began to kisses the tips of his fingers to the crowd
and
the exclusion of Ulster, or any of its for civilians and also the prices to be they do not seem to have Bu
The limitation of the menu coursesofforbiddingslien land own wonder if the moment for my appearance in the ball, and retires, chatting and Counties, will no longer be considered paid for meals by officers, bave led at oh.. whether you want to would ever comel he seems to say. He shaking hands with first violins se he.
ign capital or not, and the bore to the orchestra, to the conductor, goes Sisadvantage of
foreign not able to hold to the audience. He is delighted to arg
being
"Ha comes back in response to the by either Nationalists or Unionists, to a deal of nonsense being printed land if you are an alien has to be
be cord
Ho breathes freely in this cheering. Home Rule is the basis of the newsbout West End gourmandising.s in the Dutch Netherlands everyone..
What, play again? He holds his hands favourable by morn
terms in crowded concert hall.
Well, non-ch; how do you do, my high and shake them in protash. How proposals, and my informant-whdee!
It is possible that The fact is that the increased con- other respects,
matter of sho
of land owning the dear lady well, now, there's this little greedy of his friends. Pity the poor name wold be recognised as of
be persuaded to agree to them
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weight-is confident that both Msumption of food is not among the whole tog" policy would be advisable thing by Chopin to be played. He wipes musician, whore task is never done! dwellers in Mayfat but among the that is enact that no alian whatever his spectacles, and has a smiling word Well, well, if they insist and he site Redmond and Sir Edward Carson workers. Take the typical case of a should own landed per Epire with, ons of the cellos before he gives down at the piano once more, and with
Colony. If, as we believe, the will, in view of the rusucy of a certain married working man who can be made self-sufficient in resources his attonition seriously to the piano. Then a gesture that needs to say Now, you Irish settlement from the point of formerly earthd two pounds a week and in capital, there should be no need he strike a chord, and glances round with just listen to this, my friends, and say to look outside for capital for developing look eloqtent with promise of beauty if you have ever beard anything to oqual view of the prosecution of the war, but is now getting his six pounds ter and owning landed property. Aliens as
shillings a week on munitions. He rule own property in another state in the music he is about to play, a beauty it, and his hands become busy again with
at least that was the main object of derm
eagerly, sad smiles and sighs and weeps, and ämiles again." ma interests in other people's ecu If there is any political advantage to be derived from holding land, it ought to
At this passage, his face is lifted go to our own people exclusively. Town many, disabilities from land owning byah, so end, yet beautifully sad-and the property in Singapore suffers under opwat in ecstasy: here is one which is aliens; it might be well to abolish ten mile on his face becomes a little ona, land-owners now we have the chance.
with
Irish Administration which attempts/admita that he and his wife spend at idea of political advantage-which he seems to beg everybody not to their beautiful magie, and inter
ecuntries.
His hands do the playing; he himself listens.
CHINESE MEDICINE.
A forecast of the composition of an what once would have been thought every penny of the increase on food. the impossible task of pleasing all With the inaste love of feeding and parties has also been given. It bears the wasteful economy in the homes on the face of it long and intimate of most of the workers this instance knowledge of Irish affaire. The could be repeated right and left. offices of importance and evenly dis- On the other Land, in spite of the tributed between the forces of the increased cost of living, the Mayfair THE WEEKLY EDITION OF THE Irish nation; in fact, the Administra households are not spending more,
for their staff of servants bas been nothing is said about allied or neutral anxiously as they porform an intricate
A correspondent of the ". Daily cut down and they are not entertain-shipping, b because it is obvious that an fun Will they do if sucessfully He ing as of yore. Among themselves. Suer Canal not in s position to dialong the keyboard. You, 16 Is all right with the Chinese use of foreign deles
internationally owned concern like the follows them with breathless concern Newer writing from Yunnan, myn
An interesting circumstance connected they are contens to live in a much criminate between, not the web those ate he imms and smiles real as has come to rhy notice in a recent st
noted, but the cargo carried by those simpler fashion. The servant trouble vessels. The Chairber have no doubt the orchestra, the omduster, and the
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on leave, large dinners are not order ed, except by a few nouveaux riches who have grown fat on munition con- tructé.
The matter of placing extra dues on and he shakes his head. slowly, while his cargo carried in enemy vessels pussing hands move as sectly and caressingly as NITRATE OF SILVER AT $10 AN
by itself fondling the head of a borrowing child. enemy shipping The first object achieved
here again.
Suez Canal standa in a could be too ba watches those playing, kanda:
OUNCE.
is certainly belping the restaurants worked out the probable way in which audience. They need have no further tempt to purchase a little hydrochlorate but except when welcoming officers this would set, but et present it seems won Wo have got over that difficulty of ammonia locally. I was, told that a
like an attempt to impuse a tax for the
be wasn't fnclined to sell ip very protection of British trade and British quite nicely, he seems to esy while the certain merchant had some, but that shipping, right away from either the music continues.
To hit folemne rozpries be finds that cheaply. The price asked (and I believe. producing or consuming areas. A sört of Chinese" likid imposed on the goods now the beauty of the most is the work more that one person at this prices that he sold some of his product to in transit. The iden
seems to us far of one hand only Look! he holds us was the small sum of $40 per mace, fetched one, and exceedingly difficult to
the disengaged hand for all to see that or approximately 120 per ones mir-
world-shqakdi contain, such a valuable On the whole the Cognitee of the this la so. What do you think of that Mr. depois. Genuinely astonished that this Chambor are to be ongratulated on Celia? And now listent Do you he deng, I gravely inquired what were the having so fac considered the basis on the oche? It is coming again, if I am wonderial properties of this article, and which the Paris Conference is applicable not mistaken-hemises Hard, doriand was told to the Colony, but we hops they will not
LONDON PARTICULARS.
We closed the year with a week of London particular fogs of the worst kind. Joined to the darkness they made London look like one great smudge, and vehicular traffic is appeared nightly from the streets to the vast upheaval of trame on the undergro
round milways. · Many a man
to
neered
would also heal ulcers of the bongat
turned out, on inspection, to ho nitrate d
be content with the present resolutions. ing the attention of all. There what corner of the eye,
compromise of all drugs in the world, did he tell you ? That was an echo right amider it was an antiling remedy has always to be 1
6. képt under considera, morah, wasn't it, ton, and the resolutions are just
The bearing mile has gone. The silver! The owner, was dazed. When I compromise based on the accep
face held in strong control. certain principles and the ignoring of others.
Thore offered him a greater quantity than be It possessed at a figure which made: bring
Henle to Ketén do without