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not say they were "sitting on the fance,bat were rather auspicious and were exceedingly anxious to know what would happen at that meeting bo fore saying "yes" or "no." (Laughter.) He hoped that, as a result of that meeting, their suspicious would be re moved and that they would come for want and co-operate heartily in the sims which the Asociation had in view. (Applause.) They hoped to add many
enly for the representatives of the great Dominions and members of the Imperial Executive but als for delegates from India, Egypt and the Crown Colonies intuch mimbers, and chosen by such methods, as might be decided on. Those last words were an exact quotation from the article. So they found that leading then on both sides in the House of Com- mons were agreed that in the future, the Empire a whole..and not merely the grent Dominions, ought to be represented in an Imperial Assembly. Therefore, be thought, they had every justification
The third im and object of the Association--not necessarily the third in importance, but third in or ler because it would not be wise to prgy it forward at the momest-sought to put forward representing the claim of the public that there should he greater representation of the public
THE IMPERIAL WAR
i
CONFERENCE.
SOME OF THE RESOLUTIONS.
THE
LONDON, May 2 The Secretary of State for the Colonies more names to the Committes during has issued a statement respecting the the next few days, and, as it was desira-work of the Imperial War Conference, ble to make the Committea as widely
CHINA MAIL.
The Home Office to the Over-eas
thegruments.
in reemomeils that steps shoghl:
| not be delayed for, the establishment
Resources Bureau on
THE KING'S REPLY.
LONDON, May 3,2 The Press Bureau announces that the
in London of an Imperial Mineral King in replying to the address of which the loyalty from the members of the wile Empire should be represented Imperial War Conference at Windsor, Asid:"Your deliberations will have the and whose duties should include insting wivantage not only of bringing advising how mineral resources may the war tua victorious couchsion but developed mad made available to will enaire that we shall he prepared meet the Empire's, mend require- for the pence tasks of the organisation
now for pressing that matter forward. I representative as corki possibly be, they now approaching the end of its labour pets. In view of the experiener of the resources of the Empire with a j
would be exceedingly glad to receive from anyone, by post or "chit," pomina tions of gentleman whom they might think ofight to be on the Committed as
part of the munity which, perhaps, had not yet hen toucher. They did not want
Coin
together with some of its resolutions,
He states that some matters are off the war the Conference draws view to rondering it self-sustaining, and the most conflential character, and at attention to the importance of deve strengthening the ties and kuitting present the publication of the resolutious, loping in adequate capacity for the togetherall parts of the Dominion." His and the debates connected with them production of aval and nilitary Majesty expressed his satisfaction that would probably not be passible till afternisterial for tuitions and supplies the ludian representatives had participat in all the important parts of these in the deliberations axi said he was The statement recrls that the Empiry, including the countries her, of the opinion that the consequent per sonal intercourse would enten growth decision of the Conference was wandering the Pacific and Indian cenus,f the spirit of larger sympathy and mous with respect to the resolutions where snel, facilities do not at pre understanding between India and the now to be published. On nocasionant exist. The Conference affirms bominions. The present, gathering, was was it necessary to divide upon or the importance of close on operation giant stride, qu' the road to progra withdraw a motion because agreement between fidia and the Dominions, and Imperial development which, he was was not capable of being reached.
The statement comments upon a fewn the Fnited Kingdon, with this assured, would steadily continue. His Majesty deeply regretted the unavoid- of the resolutions. It notes a resolution object.
It urges that the present system able absence of the Australian represent. of thanks to the Secretary of State for
Chairman, the Colonies. As
af double income taxation within the atives, but that great Dominion stands Frederick Borden touchingly paid a Empiri be taken in hand immedi-second to none, be raid, in its determina tribute to the late Brigadier Long, who ately after the war and the law tion to asist in the present conflict. His had fallen in the country's service. Sirpended regarding the present, un majesty tristed that all the Dominions and Inthis would he represented at the Frederick Borden and other speakers satisfactory position. " expressed their gratification at the In view of the experience of the next conference. presence of the son of the statesman war, the Conference reconls that the who had done so much to promote the safety of the Expire and the reces
of the Councils than at present. It any hole-in-the-corner committee, the war. was quite clear that before any further (applause. An invitation was them petition was sent one the Association given anyone present, who w'abeil to must consider the matter from all sides do so, to address the meeting
Thers heing no response the Chairman the petition might represent the collective, wisdom and suggestions of said thank you for your attend Brenbers of the Association. No doubt aree. I hope this will mean better Phey would receive a great number days for Hongkong" (Applause.) of suggestions from letters in the local Press, and in regard to that
like he would
remark that he hopet people with suggestions wouliè er be content to stand outside in The outer darknees and throw bricks at Aciation, but would come inside aa join the anlightened company and thus place themselves in a position to bave a full sakd fair opportu_y", of bringing forward their views. He was
0
so foolish as to imagine that the Just petition sent home, for which he
was mainly responsible, was the ultimate
quin esence of wisdom. but felt rertain.
that another petition
On the motion of Mr. MOON, a vote of thanks wis accorded to the Chairman...
TELEGRAMS.
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**THE TASK OF KILLING GERMANS."
Sir
zhur when worth possible, with the BRITISH ARTILLERY THUNDER idea of Imperial unity-the late Mr.sary development of its component
help of the Association and others. whether they were conservative, radical, moderate, or extremis, to make it
so strong that it could amply repel angr
Joseph Chamberlain.
1
The King paid a tribute to the war services and the gifts of the Dominions and Tata The Queen and myself" said His Majesty, recall the happiest ING CHASLESSLY..
parts requin pimpt and attentiverecollections of our visit to the Domin The resolutions recommend LONDON, May 2.
consigleration and concerted action in ions and look forward to the day when The appointment at the earliest pos- thoroughly representative of public "Though the latant is comparatively opinion. In that matter they wanted to inactive na the Western front, this alcessible moment of an expert committeegan to firstly, the proluction of some of our children will have the pig gether. Hedidnot propose to of
for transportation" when and where priceless experience." A single suggestion at that meeting as to not mean the suspension of the task of representing the United Kingdom, the ente al supply, urtangements opportunity of acquiring a similar required, and under any conditions. His Majesty rejoiced over the pro- the terms of any petition, for he wanted killing Germans. On the contrary, the Dominions, and the ludian military all to help in rogsidering the matter. British artillery is thundering ceaslessly anthorities, to consider the various pat- They might take counsel afresh. day and night, over the Dount plain terms of military stores and equipment strably to be anticipated: second-spect of improved "communication Personally he felt that the general giving the enemy 10 rest.
in use with a view to selecting standard the couts of the natural re-haking up the Empire, and he hoped
sources available within the Empim for increased inter-Empire visits. principle of greater representation was The results of the resent offensive patterns for general adoption as far as
especially those of
essential The King was accompanied by the wiverse uriticism which could be levelled may be summed up as being that the special circumstances in each county character for any necessary national Qazen, Princess Mary and Princes Al- Against it. The question of the details,onsiderable part of the Hindenburg will permit: however, was a difficult and complicated line is in British possession and anothe That the Ordnance personnel of the purpose, whether during peace or bert, Henry and George. The Conference one, and in letermining this, they section is endangeril. The British Empire military organisations be trained war and thirdly, the economicnumbers, all of whom were previously known to their Majesties, were presented wanted the unites intellect and wisdom have captured the Hindenburg line on the same methods and principles utilisation of such natural resources! of the Colony. The position of an
by the Rt. Hon. Walter Long In noticial member of the Legislative between Arts and Croiselles and, holland that Ordnance officers from all parts
a clear resonant voice, Sir R. L. Borden Connell at the present time could only 2,000 yards of the old Gesman positions of the Empire should be attached for
read the address and the King was be described as an exceedingly do to the north of the bearpe, and adequate periods to the Imperial
briously much touched when he him pressing one. They could not imagine
self read the reply. The whole party how hopeless it me to be an attack the Arras and Ordnance Department: matter how eloquent they were; or Lens fronts have turned the Elizden,
thereupon proceeded to lunch, which thought they were to achieve any bug line between Arras and tennt. thing when they were always in a hope thus creating a situation full of las minority. They might work as strategical possibilities. much as they like, and work up their) subject as anuch as they like, but as on as the hat went forth from the shair that the motion by the unofficial members was to be defeated it was just as much automatically defeated as if
peauy were put
in the slot. He hoped that in the course of a few months they would see things returning to a more nomas con-
Meanwhile, the breach effected in the German front in the Maronvilleis region in Champagne seriously menaces the formidable positions at Barro and Nogen: L'abbesse, overlooking Rheimar
processes
through manufacturing carried on within the Empire. The Conference recommends the Govern ments concerned to consider the enactment of legislation in that direction.
That the Admiralty be requested to work out immediately after the war the
consisted of strict war rations and no most effective scheme of Empire naval
After expressing the view that the intoxicants. On the King's right st defence for the corsideration of the tine has arrived for all possible Mr. Walter Long and on his left Sir Governments summoned to the" con encouragement to be, given to the Robert Borden. The Queen ast opposite, forence, with the Admimity's recet-development of Imperial resources, with Mr. Anaten Chamberlain on her mendations regarding the Empire's expecially unking the Empire inde-right and Me Massey on her left. future segurity.
pendent of other countries in respect The Conference welcomed the of fost supplies, new materials and increase "in the number of Trade essential industries, the Conference Commissioners and recommends the favours, firstly, the principle that
dition at Home, and if there appeared BRITISH TRANSPORT, TORPEDOED. Goverments concerned to co-operate each part of the Empire, having due
to be a reasonable prospect of obtaining bearing they might be quite sure that the question of forwarding a fresh petition would be promptly taken in (Applause.) He impressed upon
in assisting the service, especially regard to the interests of the Allies
LONDON, Muy 3.
for the promotion of inter-Imperial shall give specially favourable treat The Admiralty reporth that the trade.
vent and fucilities to the produce British transport Arcadiun, carrying It records the view that the and manufacturers of other parts of the more eager amongst whom he introops, was torpecked in the eastern 1907 Imperial Conference resolution the Empire; and secondly, arrange Auded himself that they must exercise Mediteranean on April 15. She should be modified to permit the ments whereby intending immigrants s little more patience, as it was no use, sunk in five minutes. Two hundred full representation of India at all from the United Kingdon may be when everybody's hands were full of the war, to send Home a petition asking and ninety-seven who are missing. Future conferences and the assent to induced to settle in countries under them to, consider what Hongkong are presumed to have been drowned. this of the various Governments the British flag. wanted in the way of greater representa
tinn on the Legislative Council. It
would be wiser to wait for a favoumble
BRAZIL AND THE WAR.
should be obtained..
'AN AMPLIFIED REPORT.
LONDON, May 3.
The following is an amplification of the second section of the King's reply to the members of the Imperial War Conference at Windsor :----
"In the midst of the present terrible struggle, the magnificient contributions
of men, man tions and money; made by
all parts of the Empire has heca a source
of the greatest prific and satisfaction
to me.
Vast armies have been raised
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opportunity, which, no doubt," would "FOREIGN MINISTER RESIGNS | Royal Charter an Imperial War Indians in the self-governing Domi- the common foe in the cause of justice!
come as time went on. He believed that the moderate opinion in the Colony would gradually veer round to their point of view if patience were exorcised and they would be able to go before the Authorities at Home as a united Colony. determined in the cause of constitutional "reform. (Lond applause.)
THE RULES.
The Rules of the Association, aa! printed in the China Mait of May 2nd, were adopted after Clause 7 had been ameeded so as not to limit the size of the Committee.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS. The Hon, Mr. POLLOCK proposed that the Hon. Mr. Holyoak be the first President of the Association. There was only one man for the post, he said, And that was Mr Holyoak, who had shown, since he had been a member of
RIO DE JAXERO, May 8.
The Foreign Minister, A. Mueller, hus resigned,
The Government hus ordered the detention of the ex-German Minister, Herr Pauli, owing to the information received that the Brazilian Minister in Germany has been detained.
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GERMAN APOLOGY TO ARGENTINA.
GERMAN SQUADRON TO SALUTE
AT FIRST OPPORTUNITY."
consideration
Goverments concemed
of the
Graves Commission on the lines pro-nions, presented by the Indians posed by the Prince of Wales to representatives, accepts the principle the Prime Minister. The Conference of reciprocity of treatment and .re- records its deepest appreciation of commends the memorandum to the the French Government's generosity favourable in aliotttini, for perpetuity, the land where our men are buried and urges that similar arrangements be made in the peace terms, with al: Ally shemy and neutral Governments in Gallipoli, Mesopotamia, Africa and
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of money made towards the expenses specially refer to the munificient gifts of the war by the Government and the
wern equally impressed by the cordial-
CHINA AND THE WAR, Princes and peoples of India
ty of their reception; and welcomed "I look forward to the day when he King's reference to future Royal THE CABINET'S DECISION. ference, conclude by appreciatively some of our children will, in their turn, visits to the Dominions. acknowledging the services of the bave the opportunity of acquiring. The members of the Conference were
The four Generals who waited on Rt. Hon. Walter Long, Secretary of similar priceices axperience by such unsaimous in the opinion that it was a the Premier on Wednesday while the State for the Colonies, in connec-visita. I rejoice at the prospects of a fitting finale to an unforgettable mission Cabinet was sitting and demanded tion with the Conference, the cour
better means of, communication, which, to London in this crisis in the world's that the Cabinet should decide to tesies of the Government and the will more effectively link up the history.
declare war against Germany with generous hospitality of the people of various portions of the Empire, and On the return journey, General Smuts out any further delay-a demand I trust the days to come will see an Mr. Morris, Mr, Ward and Mr. Massey with which the Cabinet promptly over-increasing exchange of visits and and others, visited Queen Mary's complied--were Genonil "Nei Sei of personal intercourse between Hospital at Roehampton and witness Chung (Civil Governor of Anhui), the mother country and the Dominions, ed the work of fitting and training General Chong Wai Chee (Military for does pot sympathy and common for their future: life; maimed soldier Governor of Shantung), Generat brotherhood halp to form the surest including many from the Dominions. foundations on which the State can They were much impressed by the way Mang Yan Yuen, lilitary Governor - rest! The value of Empire lies not in which armless and legless men, by of Kiris), and General Li How hro only in greatness and strength hat in the means of artificial limbs, performed mest (Military Governor of Tukien Pro- several contributions that each of its of the functions of the able bodied. They vince). President of the Association, but he had CHILI BREAKS RELATIONS WITH self-government and complete control" It has been the privilege of the diverse parts with varying circumstances saw the armless digging and the legless A telegram from Peking received of domestic afairs, should be based members of the Conference to share sud conditions makes to one general eyeling The mained soldiers accorded to-day states that on, hearing the stock of knowledge and progress. three hearty cheers to the members of Cabinet's decision the Entente upon the full recognition of the in the deliberations with a view to
securing
a victorious conclusion of Ithank you for coming here personal the Conference, who suitably acknow Enisters called on Dr.W Ting A message froin Berlin states that Dorninions' as autonomous nations the condict and further to consider ly to present the address, and may God ledged them.
Fang, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, of the Imperial Commonwealth, and
The Premier has invited all the
the United Kingdom:
The Conference is of the opinion that the re-adjustment of the Con stitutional relations between the BERNOS AIRES, MAY 8.„.
AN ADDRESS TO THE KING. Germany has apologised "for the component parts of the Empire is too the Legislative Council, that he was sinking of the Protegido and has important and intricate a subject to
LONDON, May 3. very staunch supporter of anything connected with the interests of the offered compensation, and bin also deal with during the war, and should
The members of the Imperial War Colony (Applause.)
promised that a German squadron be discussed at a special Imperial
an dress to Mr. H. HUMPHRZTA Bocandod and shall salute the Argentine flag at the Conference immediately after the Conference presented the proposal was carried with appisuse.
The Conference records that the King at Windsor. After express- such re-adjustment, while thoroughly ing loyalty to the Throus and to the preserving all the existing powers of King's person, the address say
Mr. HOLYOAK, in acknowledging the first, opportunity.
compliment, said. be had pressed his
Lon. friend Mr. Pollock to be the Brst
replied that a business association must
have a business man at its head and so
he accepted, under strong pressure, being more bashful than probably some
GERMANY.
AMSTERDAM, MAY 8:
humble capacity he would do all be the Chilean Minister, has announced
of them gave him credit for, In his
could for the Association.
Bir ORASTON moved and Mr
A
War
the rupture of relations, hetween India as an important portion thereof, steps to secure that the fruits of bless and protect you all and grace you
M. Williams coded the election of the Chili and Germany and has demand. and should recognise the right of the victory shall not be lost by: unpre a safe return home on the conclusion of SECRET SESSION OF PARLIAMENT members of the two Houses of
Hon Mr Pollock as Vice President of the ed his, passports.
Association; carried most unanimously.
MrE. A.M. Williams was elected Hon. Treasurer, and Mr John-Bentley, Hon. Secretary,
।
LONDON, May 5,
paredness after the war, thus pre- your laboure, Dominions and India to an adequate venting un Gunscruplous enemy voice in foreign policy end foreign repeating his outrages upon
the
LONDON, May 3, |-
Parliament to his residence for the purpose of explaining to them the sots for the Cubinet's decision to
In the House of Commons, Mr. Banar
Family unceremoniously and aromatedly credit would come before the House on May 9. He could not, any when a conversed with their guests After Atement in connection with Ireland stay of two hours the delegates left the could be made.
| relationa. - It should provide effective liberties of civilisation. We are After lunch the party adjourned to Law Announced that a secret-session FOOD SHORTAGE IN EUROPE arrangements for continuous conreturning home inspired by the the drawing room where the Royal would be held on May 10. A vote of declare warʼagabiat Germany. The following Committee was also THE PINCH IN SCANDINAVIA sultation on all important matters of magnificient efforts of all classer of chosen-Messrs F. R. I. Bowley, A. G:
common or Imperial interest and for Big Majesty's subjects throughout Coppin, A. Forher, W. Pattendon, A.
such concerted action, founded on the world, and are confident that B. Couslaad, CM Ede, H. Hum
As further evidence of the Euro- consultation, as the several Govern the trials and encrifices borne in phreys, E. Ormiston, D. Templeton, and
Routers Correspondent sccompanying 1. Wilkinson,
common, will draw still slower the
the Delegates, is authorised to state: The Chairman remarked that it had pean food shortage, Norway is pre- ments may determins.
bonds of Imperial unity and co-opera-that the King, des
and been fully realised that that Commit paring to introduce maiioning And The Conference recognises the im-
was much touched by tee was by no means complete, but Sweden has prohibited the export portance of securing uniformity, allas/
loyalty and devuti the simple truth was that a great of various foodstule, including pork; the Empire's policy and action in
skie à promptöd, tha any gentlemen whom they hoped shell-ist, fruits, vegetables and regard to naturalisation and com to ees on the Committee he would
The
mends the proposals aubmitted by members
rigned by
and all the
ference
The
SIR EDWARD CARSON
Nr Lordon, May 3.
NOW IN THE TIME OBrienmatism you will find nothing. better than Chamberlain's Paing legraph states that Sir Balm Now is the time to get rid of
Ter this lipiment and see how quickly no intention of it will relieve the pain, and sorene
en of vriticisms Fasala by all Chemie und Stóras