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WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 1917.
TELEGRAMS.
(Continued from Page 1)
THE IRISH QUESTION.
THE PREMIER'S NEW SETTLE. MENT SCHEME.
purpose of drafting a Constitution for
"MR. ASQUITH"
THE CHINA MAIL.
Loril, Curzon said that he did not
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The President is determined' not. to take any notice of the Tulwana' Petition requesting the dissolution of
Parliament.
Mr. Lloyd George explained that shadow of discontented Ireland their country which should secure, a the Redmonditos, the O'Brienites, the fallen across our path. Nobody in júst Balance of all opposing interests, Ulster Unionists, the Sunthern Unionists, touch with American thought could and finally compose the unhappy discords and the Sinn Feiners would all be redoubt that an immense impetus which had so long distinctert Irelandt and | prosinted at the Convention. As far as would be given to the zeal with impaled ita harmonious developements, possible the delegates would be chosen which Amerien, woukl prosecute the unit now were a source of weakness to by the body whom they represented),
war if only she knew that this rift the people of these Isles during one of bus where that, was impossible and in the late was closed and the Angle- the greatest trials they had passed there might be cases where it would be
Saxon Pace was standing undivided through After pledging the tioverdesirable to have Irish representatire its energies to the punuance of ment to give legislative efect to any who might be chosen by any of the the common end. substantial agreement, Mr. Lloyd categories mentioned-other menta LONDON, May 2t.
George added that perhaps he rught would be taken to secure that other cle Mr. Lloyd George, in making his to safeguard the Treasury, beesusements of Irish opinion were represented, statement Irelank said there was Trishmen might become manimous one thing common to the failure of post on the question of making avlerin ad "attempti na an Irish settlements namely, on the Imperial Exchequer--(Laughter) that the proposals emanate from the He was unable to imagine Great "Elie Cabinet, Britain acting piggardly, but the therefore, hul devided to invite Irishmen Treasury must have a word to say. He themselves to put forward their pe could only promise on behalf of the "posals. Up to the present Great Britai Government that should the Convent had malertaken all the construction and ion happily come, to an agreement,
SIR EDWARD CARSON. Ireland all the criticisma. Once Irish they would not forget that restitution men wear confronted with the problem and reparation should begin at home. Sir Edward Carson said that he found they would give she' weight to the
With reference to the propeant that no reason to modify his opinion, which is as we have realised, that to Telwans enforced their demand Ghatarles and difficulties. The fovern the Convention should sit behind closed he had always held, that the best win the kind of victory we desirë. arbitrarily. The President replied: | ment proposed that Ireland! should try Aloors, the Premier said that this wonht solution of Itis (vernment was a the full strength of the British **They will not transgress the law: kerown hand at framing zu instrument be necessary if there was the maintenence of the Union. He did not Empire must be turned to that they will not stump the Seal and of government. The experiment bad runsona chance of яиссеяк The know whether the. Ulster Unionists
A united and recringiled they will it fear death" (sic).. necesied in Canada, Australia, South Americau States framed their Con would accept the lovemment's in Atrien, and he could not help thinking stitution behind closed doors; su di vitation, but he emphasised that threats treland would be an "important that what back heen arromplished there Canada and South Afries. "He said would not have the slightest affect. ivice triunt strength
Whatever decision the Ulster Unionists took, and he hoped it would be a wise
British Government,
could be aébizved in Ireland.
Mr. Asquith declared that we had ready proceeded a considerable dis tanco towaivis a settlement. He pointed Government's proposal: on the contrary out that there was no dissent from the n large part of the Irish nation heartily embrace it.
He valted his
Kuk Chung-si Tong Fa-lung, No King-lim and Woog Chên-ting,
the four representing
different believed that America had any more desire to interfere in our domestic parties, had an interview with the President yostenlay with a view to affairs at the present juncture than | we had to interfere with her own, i arranging a compromise regarding but-a man must be afflicted if he did the four Articles in the Constitution. not appreciate that the co-operation Bach expressed his views but their and apore fruitful if she con't feel they promised the President that of America would be more hearty genehal attitude was conciliatory and
that land with which he had they would "explain the situations to so many associations, was pasting its their respective parties: Just before full weight in conuty with the free they took their leave, they asked the America real-President what would be done of thù and Allied nations.
purpose
THE DUTCH EAST INDIES.
THE HAGUE, May 21.
that be hoped that there would be zo publication, authorised or unau thorised, of the proceelings, until one he would be with them to the A STRONG FLEET NECESSARY. conclusion had been reacher. Nothing en He had not the lens intention would be more fatal than unauthorisel of deserting" them. paragraphs suggesting that one perzon orphother was taking a certain line which was the betrayal of one interest or another. This would reste poisonous atmosphere deadly to success,
Governmert proposed
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A SECRET CONFERENCE.
The Tukwans and presentatives, numbering over 20 persone not" including Tso-kwan, het at the Premier's residence pestenlay (affer, The proceedings were kept
honour more than anything he could - The First Chamber has unanimous-roon,
ly voted the Budget of the East strictly secret but it is understood owe to the Government.
Indies after a declaration by the that questions conterring Parlia Minister that as strong fleet is necesent, and the Cabinet were dis
Sir Edward Carson urged that if the Convention niet, the delegates should attend. without set proposal.
to Mr. Darlin welcomed the Convention. He, trusted that all sections of the
The Government, therefore, pronovel immerlately, to summon on behalf of the Crown, à Convention of frishmen in Ireland to splenit to the British Govern ment and Parliament & Constitution for the Claverumens of Ireland within the Empire. The Convention must be representative of all classes and interests in Froland including the Sina Feiners; Tr must be Pully representative of The Irish life noactivities in all their forms. take sceps s soon as practicable. It was suggested that the Chairmam There would be a good deal of consoleraintry. should be nominated by the Cren, anation and discussion with reference to the the terms of reference should te thuse i hasis of representation and the bodies etained in his lefter to Mr. Redmond. [ who shall nominate, but there would be The parties who entered into the no undue delay, and he hopel they Bearson would be pledged to ma con would be able to come to a definite clusion, but each man whitht be pledged fecision in a very short time. The to do his best as an Irishman, a patriotinvitations would then be issued. " mà man of honour to settle the controversy. If a saletantial agreement was reached as to the character and scope of the constination to be framed for the future Government of Ireland within the Empire, the Imperial Govern. ment would accept the responsibility
The Premier entreated the flouse to believe that nothing but pressing war considerations would induce them to
would contribute tewarisi bringing about a substantial agreement. After further speeches the subject was droppel.
The speeches created a favourable impression in the Lobby. The Nation list greatly apprecated Sir Edward Carson's attitude and are content that representative Convention will he formert.
sary to defend the whole of the Cassed. Endice.
EARLIER TELEGRAMS.
BRITISH OPERATIONS SUCCESS- FULLY CONTINUED..
LONDON, May 21. Field-Marshal Sir Douglas Haig re| ports:-The operations between Bulle- court and Fontaine le Croiselles were successfully continued during the night. We captured support trench last night after fierce hand-to-hand sighting.
Our massed artillery is engaging the enemy in the open.
cake up so thorny, a problem in the A STATEMENT IN THE HOUSE OF and heavily beat off counter-attacks.
middle of the prosecution of this great war but when they were engaged in a bife and death struggle, they lid not
for taking all the necessary steps towar a rinkling, festering quarrel on, give legislative effect thereto.
LORDS.
Losos, Mage27. "In the House of Lands, Lond The on their hands that irritated and Curzon male fa most impressive Premier urged that the Convention distraete and weakened. From a war sperch on behalf of the Irish Con- should sit in secret, and sail invitaținas |, point of view, it was importalit to get reption. Ee emphasised riist the would be issued shortly. "
the controversy settled in order to win Government's propounds were The Government felt that a settlement the goodwill and cooperation of the much a war measure as any emmer would materially held to the successful Irish race throughout the world. He geney aut that had been passed. He conclusion of the war. Evidence had concluded by stating that the entire will that at each stupe of the war, accumulated from many quarters regar-strength of Great Britain and the while he was ing the importance from the war point whole-hearted support of Ireland as coverment," it had been brought of view of getting this controversy well, was essential to victory. Therefore home to all of then that the con
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and political opinions, and especially to
the patriotic spirit of Ulster.
MR. REDMOND'S COMMENTS.
a member of the
the non galise.
Chang Fut his sent a lengthy telegram absolutely endorsing the
ukwe actions in Peking.
The military training director, General Chang Shiut-sang, criticises ! the Tukwans' netion as an inter- ference with the Constitutional Taw. Besides despatching 'a' circular and telegrams. he has, teradered his resignation.
CABINET RECONSTRUCTION.
PEKING, May 23. A large number of the entry dead
Various repite are current as to were found and 150, prisoners were
the successors of Premier Tuan captured
Two German divisions have been Chi-ju. Hsu Hsi-chang has recently Willinguess to accept the engaged in this neighbourhood since shore a Festerday morning.
We successfully carried out a raid Premiership. In the meantime, the near Loos, and drove off raiders south-following names have been suggested westward of Messines.
n Cabinet Ministers:-Minister of] Interior. Fan Funnlin: Afinister of Foreign Affaire, Ka Yu-him; Minister of Cornmunications, Wang Taieit: LONDON, May 21. Minister of Finance. Li King-hi: A French, comminaiqué, states:-In Champagne the enemy violently bom- Minister of Navy, Admimi Sah Chin
VIOLENT BOMBARDMENT IN CHAMPAGNE.
settled. He said that Mr. Hughes hat he appealed to Irishmen of all faithedition of Ireland land been-a source. barled the positions we captured yester-ning: Minister of Fluention; CEO | never ceased to urge this consideration. Irishmen had a passionate love of liberty
not of strength, but of weakness today, in the region south of Moronvilles Yin-pat: Minister of Agriculture, Ha
Bombarding aeroplanes during the There was no and we wanted them ranged on the side of the Allies and not turn by conflicting
fhooth, but that the figure of Ireland night of the 19th inst. dropperl 2,200 Sha-sane - The Midister of Instice,
kilos of explosives "on the railway is undecided. emoticas: We should need our M. Redmond, who followed Mridarisen like a spectre across their stations and hircuses in the region of atrength to win a triumph worthy of the | Lloyd George, said that three successive
path. Ireland indeed-was "the pre- Epoye and Bethenville. sacrifices we had made. The Empire
sentation of two faces, one - turned could not afford to have this uncured sore' that sapped he rigour and he appleled to pur patriotic spirit' to help the healing (Cheers).
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HOJOKONG,
SIAM. AND THE WAR.
ESTAKLAND 1900
that treaties and conventions to which he is a signatory ara bonoured troch i spirit and in the letter and on that neemt her severance of relations withi countries who deliberately broke sod
The position taken by Siam as one of the signatories to Hague Convention has hitherto been thoroughly currget, remarks ntinued to break they would be com the Bangkok Daily Mail. Immediately pletely justified and sanctioned. It l sot a mere question of expediency, but up the catbreak of hostilities she pro purely one of right and wrong. Biso claimed, her complete neutrality and took his far expressed her disapprobation o
certainly demonstrate beyond possibility of mistake her sentiments, on matter that will doubtless be of vilat importanca to her in the future.
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Governments bad made four unsuccessful attempts to reach a settlement, but the present proposal was entirely novel.wards the battlefield with all the chivalrus ardour and personal cor Ireland was being asked herself to draft
age for which the ruce and always A Russian ocial report transmitted have returned to their respective Constitution for her country. He was
been conspicuous and which never by wireless, states that the Russians provinces, After referring to the success of the sure that every section of Irishmen shone with brighter lustre than ward of Ardasi, and compelled the repelied repeated Turkish attacks west- methods of settlement, similar to that would be glad to participate in the during this war. The other face was Turkish cavalry approaching the height
the stonery cusures to prevent its nów proposed, in Canada Australia and Convention. The latter must not only
disapproval of the conduct of the method, french by combatants, by the dismantling of the Central Powers in a very mild way. South Africa, Mr. Lloyd George added. be free, but representative of all sections, verted from the struggle, exhibit-southward of Baneb to retire. ..`-...
THE SUBMARINE HÄRFARE.
of a wireless plant and other steps of the It has been a mere formal pretest and "Of course, no analoge of this kind is county councils, corporations, tradeing discontent and even an angry
Mr. S. H. Dodwell and Mr. 8. Ekind, and the arrest of what are know therefore of a particular efect, whereas complete, but still it is sufficiently com councils, churches, the teaching pro-inien, still playing on ancient wrongs,
EXHAUSTING THE PATIENCE. Green were the victors it the final match
As the Ghadz Indians,who, finaneed and plate to demonstrate that equally fession, Irish peers, and the various still suspicious of British Govern
OF NEUTRALS.
of the Professional Pairs when they met dvd by German officialdom, were seek, severance of diplomatic relations would refractory problems had yielded to good political parties. He would be willingents and still declining to join
Mr. H. A. Nesbit and Mr. A. S. Ning to cause trouble not merely in neigh will and common sense. In Canada and to agree to a limited representation of the whole-heartedly in the supreme
LONDON, May 21. Fletcher last evening. The first sat was huring territory but, if a decounts be South Africa you had a conflict of races Irisk Party and equally large represent effort of the united Anglo-Saxum
The continued sinking of ships by easily won by the former pair, neither true, even in Siam itell. These exploits and in at least one of them, a bitteration of the Ulster party and also a
further Mr. Nesbet or Mr. Fletcher appearing of fleems agents would have justified race. They had seen the wihappy, German submarines conflict of creeds. Ir South Africa the generous representation of Sinn Feinners he might almost sty the calamitous embittering Germany's relation with to have settled down and they lost by this, country in long ago throwing at least
the remaining European neutrals. "banners of the struggling races had only. He approved of the proposal to have affects of this disunion in every There is intense indignation in 60 In the second set however, Mr.her moral weight into the scale against quite recently been steeped in the blood small nominated element, and also field of action At home, where it Sweden regarding the sinking of the Nesbit took matters pretty much in his the Central Powers, but whe patiently of their sons, yet goodwill and common to the proposal that the Crown had not been without considerable three large food-ships mentioned in own hands, and with very little help bided her time and it was not until, the "from his partner carried the set to 16 urine policy of Geriñany had violated mense have triumphed there.
effect on the attitude of Trade
The Government has protested; and games before he hat to give in to his very principle of humanity in warfare
that Siam-felt bound to enter ber solem The Premier especially emphasised hoped, would be a man of great and the necessity for the Convention being distinguished judgement, proved ex Unions and the great labour on the newspapers are demanding stronger opponents by 9.7. In the third set.
Spain has demanded from Germany Mr. Nesbit continued to work hardest as one of the signatories of the assistance Hague Convention. But that Conven thoroughly representative. "It must perience and undoubted impartiality.unities whose co-operation was measures.
tion; so far as it binding powers not be a Convention rarely of politica He had a sure hope that the result of such a potent factor in our strength.
an indemnity for the sinking of the nod with rather more
enncerned has been entirely parties, though they must all be repro the Convention would be blessed for In Freland, where such deplorable Patricia, and that Spanish ships shall from his partner, and by virtue of
not be torpedoed without warning in some brilliant strokes on his own part abrogated on the part of Germany, it has sented the followers of Mr. Redmond, Ireland and the Empire. He whole-events had occurred, which« none
managed to secure the set by 8-3. Mir.beef practically torn up sa mere!! scrap Garrafine 1st--Class 14 (Inspector It is also announced that Spain will Nesbit could not however keep the páca, i Mr. Wm. O'Brien, the Ulster Unionista, heartedly hoped that the Convention could think of except in a sense of the anfe zone
nations who had subscribed to it in th Classes 9, 10, 31, heldinn May 11th me
posted at Headquarters Club. the Southern Unionists, and I hope, the would be animated by a true spirit of shame. It affected our armies in break off commercial relations pending and was compelled to have more to of paper and lung into the faces of the heat of balaminations
Mr. Fletcher and the latter player, not sacred cause of horgalty, and the que Sinn Feiners also-but in the main the conciliation among all Irishmen. the field which would have been all a reply.
·YXBADER - 4.45 pm. i f Norway bus enquired from Germany being able to respond, the deciding set the 1 has Siam's protest been suficient Government's view is that the Convent
Tuesday, May 9th-Ambulance Lord Lonsdale, speaking for the stronger in nurabers but for this
torpedoed Norwegian ships. *:
Germany has callously replied that
under C. B. Majors. there is no information.
ENGINEERS RESUME WORK.
LONDON, May 21.
should nominate the Chairman who, be
yesterday's cables.
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HONGKONG POLICE” RESERVE.
POLICE SCHOOL 545 put Friday May Sath-Class 15 (Chief Inspector Ser).
Tuesday, May 20th-Claes 13 (Tu
Werlnesday, May 30th --Class 12 (In- spector Gordon). spector Uraat)
Thursday, May 31st. Class 15 (Chiot Inspector Kere),
fon ought to consist of the representa Ulster party, said thas the whole fatal joint in our armour and it had regarding the fate of the crews of found the match was lost by 6-0, 0-7, 3-6, | to mark ben sense of the slight that has 1, Platoon. Also Recraits of all Companies :
"to
tives of the local governing bodies, proposal would be submitted to the rot been without its affect on our
6-0. Mr. Fletcher playel a very indif- been put upon her. The question, ie one ferent game and appeared to be some-which we have heard discussed by Wednesday, May 30th-Ne ? Com2 churches trades unions, commercial people of Ulster, with the recom-Allies, who wondered at our failure
what nervous. He had shown much Siamese almost daily of late and there any under own Commander. interests, educational interests, in fact mendation that they consider it to do for ourselves what we had
better form in previous matches and seems at least among the most intelligest Thursday, May 31st-No. 3 Company real representation of Irish life, thought carefully. The Ulster people, he succeeded in doing for others, and
had he been able to give his partner at best informed, to 166a growing under own Commander No. Fection at Water Police Station, Ambulance rest, the autch might have gone other opinion that this country has not done Platoon at Tang Wah Hospital at pla and activity in all their leading aspects." suid, would be guided by the same what, even in this
War, we are Mr. Lloyd George, in the Flouse ofwise, for neither Mr. Green nor Mr. enough, lut sonid, as other countries Friday, June 1st.No, I Bection and As far as possible we shall invite patriotic motives which had always endeavouring
do for other
very much in her own position have done and No. 1 Flatoon a
• af Central "Also the delegates to be chosen by the bodies cuided them. Although he could not peoples. It had given the enemy Commons, stated that the engineers Dodwell were in their best form.
generally had resumed work. Mean This evening the Mixed Handicap sever dippmatic relatione. This opinion Recruits of all Companies for passier whom they represent. Where this f impossible--and I quite understand feel sanguine that the Conventionsbundant opportunity to blaspheme while there had been meetings at certain Doubles final will be played in which is not universally held, it is true, but out by A.5.P. (R) there may be cases where it wil he would accomplish the purpose for and to practise the arts of propaganda places, notably at Leeds and Seo, Mr. and Mrs. Nesbit meet Mr Arre- it certainly seems to be that of the mara
to decide whether they would resume, which it was destined, he and his and intrigue in which he excelled. in view of Saturday's settlement strong and the Rev. C. L. Cooper Hunt. intelligent part of the populace. Ch the Ming ure invalided out desirable to have Irish interests represented which may not be chosen colleagues would not take the respon. But its affects had spread to an A portion of the mes at Bartow are by any of the categories to which I have ability of closing the docr upon the even wider field. One who at tempted to follow the recent course referred-other means will be taken to experiment. secure that element of Irish opinion is
MR. O'BRIEN'S WARNING!
prevent
The Premier arked would it be the proposals, warned the Government ** too much to hope that Irishmen of that there would be great difficulties, to tinged with some sense of disappoint
still ont
always keep on hand a bofile of
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