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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1917.
TELEGRAMS.
(Continued from. Page 1.)
ITALY.
SUCCESSFUL RESISTANCE BY
ITALIANS.
SEVERE ENEMY LOSSES,
Losbos,, Nor. 23.
An Italian official messago states: We repulsed, with very severe Loser, a strong attempted encircling attack against Mellette, on the Asiago plateau, which was preceded by a big bombardaient and tear shells. We firmly held all 'bur pösi- tions'aïd took 200 příkoners, --
The wiemy renewed his attacks, yesterday, between the Brenta and the Five. There was a fierce strug, gle throughout the day and "sevegal positions were lost and regained, but aug last counterattack definitely stopped the encing,..
GERMAN REPORT.
Lossos, Nov. 23.
THE CHINA MAIL.
THE SITUATION IN RUSSIA.
WORLD'S RECORD FOR GROSS-
SUBALTERN BECOMES A
COUNTRY AEROPLANE
JOURNEY.
FARLIER TELEGRAMS,
THE BRITISH VICTORY:
THE LIMIT NOT YET REICHET.
LONDON Nov. 92 Router's Correspondant at the British ing, saya Headquarters, telegraphing in the even-
RUSSIAN PEACE MANGUYREF.
LONDON, NOT. 22.
A Russian official message atas The Counan of the Peoples Com missaries, in the name of the Govern ment of the Russian Republic, hisa deposed General Dukhonic, owing to
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socialists.
THE SECRET DIPLOMATIC
CORRESPONDENCE. Genral Trotzky announces his intention of publishing the Russian souret diplomatic correspondence which is in his possession.
GERMANY AND THE RUSSIAN
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LONDON, November; 23. The Fress Bureau announces that ford Rhondda, in announcing the release AMSTERDAM, Nov. 23. at the same quantity of wine from bond The German newspapers unanis in 1916, states that he hopes those A German official message states:mously declare that the Russing who are able to afford wine will refrain The fighting between the Brenta ofer of an armistige will be ben from drinking beer, the production of and the Pilve is progressing in mur volently examined, but purely with
strictly limited, with. regard to Germany's military posia via to conserving the supplies of grain and sugar. The Cabinet is anxious to check the increased demand for Į spirits, and to bring a larger proportion
of beer within reach of the workers.
FOMENTORS OF REBELLION IN
INDIA.
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tion.
GERMAN PROPAGANDA IN RUSSIA.
WASHINGros, Nov. 23.
ENEMY PREPARING" FOR DEFEAT.
LONDON, Nov. 23. Italian aviators, report great encruy"]' activity at Tagliamento and prison. The United States Ainbaskudicar at ers blochure that the object is, to Petrograd reports that German pro- - Establish a forradable defehce nepagandista are carrying on peper
thate, in case of defent.
activities, almost openly.
RUSSIA'S ARMIES TO BE REDUCED.
A DECREE BY LENIN.
LONDON, NOV. 23. A Bussiin official message states that a decree, signed by Lain, states The Morning Post accused the that it has been decided to reduce the armies and to release immediate- Vatican of being the centre of dis-ly the citizen soldiers conscripted in affection and of being secretly in league witir Austria. The paper says that the time las come for the Atties to consider their position in relation to the Vatican➤
ACCUSATION AGAINST
THE VATICAN.
Lospos, Nov. 23.
CONTINUED PROGRESS IN EAST AFRICA
MORE PRISONERS TAKEN.
LONDON, Nov, 23. An official despatch from Eust Africa atates that we entered Simba in the Kitangari" Valley and also Newala.
A small fored gallantly engaged superior enemy forces at Liwało.
The prisoners taken in theee opera- tions were 138 Germans, and 192 Askaris.
EXTENSION OF SUBMARINE ZONE- VIEWS OF GERMAN AND"
DUTCH PAPERS.
The German newspapers anticipate
1800.
Instructions concerning classes will be issued Inter
BRITAIN AND RUSSIA.
other
NO INTENTION OF RECOGNIS ING AN EXTREMIST GOVERNMENT.
TRIAL AT SAN FRANCISCO,
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 21: Thirty-seven alleged conspirators, whose object was the formenting of rebellion in India, are on trial
Fiveotheraensed, viz-ErnestSikuona, Captain Russ, (now in the Taited States Army), Rolet Leonbansca, (a Buddhist Priest), a woman named Marie and Sarumlar Mathhar bare been released at the request of the Government's Counsel, who stated that investigation had shown that it would be unjust and improper to try them and also indicated that that they might be called as toy. ernment Witnesses.
THE SILTER MARKET,
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BOLDISH.
QUESTIONS IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS.
The weather continues most unfavour able, heavy mist preventing all aeroplane continue to fly over the battleground observations. Nevertheless, our airman
penetrating far into the enemy territory,
LONDON, Nov. 22. at a level with the tree tops. The In the House of Commons, Mr. Faber latest village captured is Castaing, and nakedIn view of the affects of onr troops are now in the neighbour-Boloism in Russis and Italy and the hood of Bourbon and Moeuvre, while steps being taken in France and America fighting is progressing in this region of to deal with is, is the Government tak- Ramilly.
ing all possible staps in the sume" The enemy attempted only a few direction! small counter-attacks between Rumilly Mr. Pennefather asked-Have steps and Noyelles, with troops hurried up been taken to counteract German anti- for the purpose, but all were easily British progaganda in Italy and to bring home to the masses in Italy the truth repulsed.
regarding any matters represented
Mr. Bonar Low-The answer to both questions is in the affirmative. -
RENEWED ACTIVITY OF U-BOATS
At Cantzing and beyond Maisnieres wa hava broken into sottions of the last line of defence and hold the Hindenburg Line with the famous sunnel Bere the counterattacks have been heavy and pressed with great determination, but we hold everything taken.
Our casualties are almost incredibly small. The troops are most cheerful and are roaming over the new unspoiled country, where villages are indestroyed and where tilled fields abound.
GERMAN REPORT.
LONDON, Nov. 22.
A German official inessuge states: We repulsed English thrusts to the north of Lens and south of the Scarpe, in the neighbourhood of Riencourt.
The battle south-west of Cambrai continues. The enemy failed to break through, gaining only a little ground beyond our front lines.
We drove back the enemy to Anneux and Fontaine and to departure positions south of Rumilly-
Wreckage of Tanka lies over thei whole battle field.
Strong French threats between Craonne and Berry-au-Bac failed, except north-east of Laville-aux-Bois.
FRENCH PRESIDENTS
CONGRATULATIONS.
LONDON, Nov. 22.
·KIPECTED.
- LONDON, Nov, 22.1 A high naval authority has informed Reuter that renewed activity of the U- Boats is fully expected. The fact that only one ship was lost in the previous week was largely due to fortuitous circumstances, and there is no reason at present to assume that there will be any decrease in the accivity of submarines.
✨ THE HELIGOLAND FIGHT.
RETURN OF BRITISH NAVAL.
FORCES.
LONDON, NOT. 22 the return of the Nasal forces from the Reuter's correspondent, describing Heligoland fight, says:
They came into port while the Fleet was goaling and received tremendous, cheers from coal black crews. It was o
most impressive scene, as the griti.
battle-scarred victorious foron came in with the Flagship leading, accompanied by destroyers, battle cruisers and others, bearing marks of barnt paint and shell fire and with the muzzles of the guns The Press Bureau announces that uncovered, burned a yellow brown, President Poincaré has warmly co-telling of the fight; also one with her gratulated His Majesty the King of mist heeling over and with a slight the magnificent British victories in drag in the water, suggesting a limp. France and Palestine"
His Majesty has heartily thanked the President for his friendly message.
THE FRENCH FRONT.
LONDON, Nov. 23. Silver is quoted at 42. There are alightly increased offerings but the VIOLENT ARTILLERY ACTIVITY. Market is quiet.
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LONDON, Nov, 22. A French official message says There is an artillery duel of some what marked intensity in the region of Chemin-des-Dames, between the Ajsas and Lamiette, and in Champagne.
ELECTORAL REFORM.
PROPORTIONAL REPRESENTA- TION BILL REJECTED.
LONDON, Nov. 23.
In the House of Commons, the Electoral Reforma Bil, which provides rejected by 102 votes to 125. for Proportional Representation, was
The principle of an alternative rote
in three-comered contests for single- On right of the Mcuse there is a vio-member constituencies was adopted by
150 votes to 121. . lent artillery action, in the sector north of Chambrettes.
"LONDON, Nov, 23. ur Lord Robert Cecil, Minister of Blockade, interviewed by Reuter, stated that he did not believe the action of the Russian extrenis represented the views of the people. Ip was à direct breach of the agree pany's silver Report states that the «Messrs Samuel Montagu and Com- ment September 1914-rocaning thas one Ally had broken with the Market is quiet but steady; the tone is rest of the co-belligerents in the far from vigorous. The Shanghai riddle of the war and in the teeth exchange shows a disposition to rally of the prese engagement to the from the recent quotation of 3/111. contrary. If the Russian nation ap-
In the House of Commons, M. proved and adopted such action, it would put them out de the pale of Baldwin stated that discussions were European councils. "I do not progressing with the United States believe the people will confirm the Government with the object of the AN ENEMY EXPERT'S OPINION tion which is inciting the soldiers to produced in the United States, of which uction or approve of the proclama acquisition by them of the silver
AMSTERDAM, Nov. 23, to arrest their Generals and to open.
portion would be placed at the dis-monishes certain impatience and Major Moraht, in an article ad- pence negotiations Across the trenches. While it is impossible to pozul of the Raj, largely to pay for the anxiety exhibited in Germany". 45 avoid certain dealings, as, for exars-Indian produce required by America.
"AMSTERDAM, Nov. 23ple, in the case of arrest of British subjects, there would be no question of-diplomatic recognition or dealings with the Petrograd extremists, and
great results from the extension of
the submarine zone which they there is no intention of recognising
•
describe us an answer to the foul such a Government."
INDIAN TEA FOR THE UNITED-
KINGDOM,
BRITISH PERBEYERANCE.'..
regards further progress on the Italian Front
..
He attributes British perseverance to the freedom at Press comment,
DUTCH PETROLEUM SHARES.
LONDON, Nov. 327 The Gazette contains orders fortrenafer
to the Treasury of Boyal Dutch Petro- leum Company shares at the rate of £51 per bundred forint.
BEITAIN'S SHARE IN THE WAR
CULONEL HOUSE'S VIEWS
LONDON, Nov. 23.
hardy utterance of air. Lloyd George MYSTERIOUS POLITICAL CRISIS IN it has been arranged for the Government the Dominions. He says: "I think wonderful machinery created in the
that he is no longer afraid of the submarine menace..
The Dutch newspapers fear that the extension will entirely isolate Holland on the west, and will ruin
her fisheries.
SHIPBUILDING IN GREAT BRITAIN:
A RIFT IN THE LUTE...
LONDON, Nov. 23. The Daily Telegraph states that the Advisory Shipbuilding Commit-
teer which the Shipping Controller. appointed to advise him regarding shipbuilding acceleration, has reaigo- ed as a protest at the present policy of making up the losses, particularly the creation of three new national shipyards, which are regarded as unsuitable, while the existing ship yards are deprived of labour and material.
SPAIN IMPENDING.
LONDON, Nov. 23, Another mysterious crisis appears to be impending in Spain and Spanish newspapers hint at serious developments."
It is expected that the demonstra tion planned for November 25 will demand amnesty for politica! pri soners, which, it is stated, the Government will anticipate by grant ing an amnesty:
RUMANIANS DEFEAT ATTEMPTS TO FRATERNISE.
LONDON, Nov. 23. A Rumanian communiqué,iated November 21, states that an at tempted fraternisation by the enemy was repulsed by rifle fire.
HONOURS FOR LORD READING
AND LORD NORTHCLIFFE."
LONDON, NOT. 23. The Frese Borgan announces that án Earldom has been confarred on Lord Reading, the Lord Chief Justice, and a Visconatey on Lord Northclifts.
AMERICAN BHIPPING CONTRACTE
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AMERICAN MISSION AT PARIS
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LONDON, NO 23
and the unrestricted treatment of On the occasion of the conclusion of strategic questions by some authorities, the American Mission in London, which strengthens the trust in British Colonel House, interviewed by Reater, leadership and policy at home and in said that he was impressed by the
beart of the Empire to control, the British share in the war. You have given the world an example of the efficiency of democracy of lasting value.”
CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTORS.
might learn from that Major Moraht regards the fall of Jerusalem as within the bounds of possibility.
ITALIANS REPULSE ENEMY
BARATTACKE,
LONDON, Nov. 25. The Times states it is understood that
to bar tea for the United Kingdom FOB. Calcutta and Colombo at prices based on a pre-war average of the prices realised hy each garden, a small adjust ment being made on account of increased sost of production, owing to the war
LONDON, Nov. 22. nis In the House of Commons, Mr.
In consequence of the views expressed. Clynes, Forliamentary Under Secretary An Italian official message says in the course of yesterday's debate to the Ministry of Food, stated that the Between the Brenta and the Piave we in the House of Commons with Food Controller proposed to buy in sanguinarily repaised the enemy at Sangard to conscientious objectors, the India and Ceylon the tea required for Marino, Monte Pertica and Monts decision retched will probably be amended so as to be made only ta the United Kingdom and the Army.
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