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“THURSDAY, MAY-9, 1918.
TELEGRAMS.
POLITICAL SENSATION
IN ENGLAND.
THE HOUSE OF COMMONS, AND GENERAL MAURICE'S 'LETTER.
(Continued from Paqe 1-)
Mr. Bonas Law suggested that. Perbups, Mr. Asquith would think it better to have the discussion after the report of the Judges.--(Cries of
Not")
Replying to Sir Edward Carson, Mr. Bonas Law stated that the en- quiry west obviously be private, it would involve the examination pl Becret documents.
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- Sie Edward Curson: Will Members of the t'abres, and ex-Mecabers of the Cabinet be allowed 罵る STACA Before the Judges whit thinspired. before the Cabinet"
Mr. Benar Law: That should b decided by the Judges themselves, -but I cannot believe any Judge will refuse the evidence of any Minister
THE CHINA MAIL.
OFFICIAL REPORTS.; CONSIDERABLE ACTIVITY NEAR
ata lements regarding the strength || and dispositions of the British Armies. While some Members of the House of Commons were of the |èpinion yesterday that the existenée of the Government was only a ques tion of a few weeks, a political crisis at the present juncture is unports:- futoubtedly unwelcome.
The faming Peat violently attacks Mr. Lloyd Charge us having "proved unft te "drive the charios of war, but the paper admits there will be namerons abstentions, especially morget Unionists, if Mr. Asquith's motion is pressed to a division, while the absence of the Nationalists in Ireland is a point in the Govern ment fu rotir.
The Daily News Lobby Correspon
KEMMEL.
LONDON, MAY 8. 12.30 p Field-Marshal Sir Douglas Haigo
As a result of minor operations, we advanced our line to a short distance in three localities between the Somme and the Anere, taking prisoners.
Hostile artillery was active at night between Locon and Robeoq and in the neighbourhood of St. Julien.
It also developed with considerable
on the Heteren-Kemmet sector. activity on the morning of the 8th
THE FRENCH FRONT.
dent, while declaring that the House FOURTEEN ENEMY MACHINES of Commons is definitely less friendly
inclined to re-assect its authority and to the Government and more strongly pyrogatives, admits the motkun suny
BROUGHT DOWN.
Lostos, May 8
A French communiqué states:- There was marked reciproc artil-
not hade the fall of the Government.lery activity on the Huilles-Villers
which he claims, will have a coin- plete auswer to the charges.
Bretonneux front.
Mongar down and ten fell damaged Four enemy defophanes were
in their own Enes..
The Daily Chronicle Lobby Cor respondent says the situation is viewed in Ministerial circles with serene composure as the Govern-bobs on the railway station of We dropped 4,000 kilogrames of
Hon. Sir Hedworth. Meux Admiral mentis confident of its ability to Flavilk, and on, startel, Mounisia; |
or ex-Minister desiring to be heard.
of the Fireth affirmeel that Mr. Bonar Law's answers, would he received with the greatest dissitisfaction by the Army and Navy, who were sick to death of the way things were going
on in the House of ConumÓDA.
The speaker: I thought Sir Hed. worth Moux rose to usk a question, and not to uke a Hyde Park omation.
Sir Edward Curson: Cannot the "Members of the phinet be alwolved
from servey without an Act of Parliament
substantiate the statements.
`EDITORIAL COMMENTS,
.
T'he Daily Chronicle, in, an editorial, says the needs for secrecy are precisely be reason why the tribinia!" should be compered of Parliamentariare, presenting the main groups in the House.
Ham, Guard, Nogon aid Ver.) mand.
PONSIBLE WITHDRAWAL FROM YPRES?
Pants, May 7.
ANOTHER NEW ALLY. NICARAGUA DECLARES WAR
ON GERMANY.
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SAN JUAN-DEL-Sun, May 8. Nicaragua has deylared war on the Central Powers.
There were only four votes against the "Congress's declamation of war.
The Fresident has been authorised to utilize the nation'à forces to the fullest.
NEW ERA IN OUR INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS.
.
AN APOLOGIA FOR AMERICA'S DELAYED ENTRY,
Loxbox, May 6.
CENTRAL POWERS" TRELTY WITH RUMANIA.
`A LIST OF THE EIGHT CONDITIONS.
AMSTERDAM May 8- The Peace Treaty between Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria and Turkey, on the one hand, süd Rumania, on the other, comprises fight chapters. The first deals with the re-establishment of pasce and friendship, the second with
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relations, the third with the RumanİRD demobilitation, which provides inter alia, the continued existence of the Rumanian military Bureaux, with supreme anthorities, and military institutions, but otherwise a complete | demobilisation, adopt of two divisions in Begaarabia, which will remain till the danger, from the Austro-German operations in Ukrains conses.
Mr. Balfour, undressing the Lon- don University, declated that if we had been in the same position as America we might have hesitated ever longer than she before entering apology was required for the fact MILITARY MEASURES SHARPLY the war.
He never thought Lan
GERMANY UNEASY ØYER OKRANIAN SITUATION.
"CRITICISED.
that América did not rush into the America's entry marked the begiu- fray guriler. He firmly believed, that
›ÂWSTERDAM, May 7. ning of the foundation and corres
It is reported from Kief that the relations in which the English-speak-dirisi. stone of a new era of international Germans have disarmed an Ukranian
Germany is apparently very uneasy ing peoples were destined to take us leading part. He believed that the over the Ukranian situation. Americo-British union would survive the present necessities and an op portunity will be given to all nations and races to develop along the lines that were best for thein. On the
The Matin, discussing the eyen-other hand, a German victory would tuality of a withdrawal from Ypres, unquestionably
meta
blighting
The Daily Telegraphings: The points mit that Germany is already domination and sterilization, at root situation is a serious as it could well preparing to hail what would merely of all the higher growths of civilisu- be. We see no necessity for consist of the occupation of a sector tion.. Court of Honour, which is quite outweinntarily evacunted.
of keeping with the spirit of our
institutions. We are convinced that "GENERALISSIMO FOCH IS MASTER EXCELLENT MOSLEM IMPRESSION the Governinent is still entitled to:
Mr. Bonar Law, replying, einthe confidence of the country. .phasized the inct that the Govem
The Morning Post says: Not ment proposes to submit the ques mendly the honour of Ministers but tien to two Judges, whom he was willing to low Mr. Asquith to
the honour of Parliament is involved. The hint of Nemesis is now stretch- alect, which clearly proved that! there was no desire to burke theed to Mr. Lloyd, George.
examination.
M.P. for Lanark): Wil the 's-
ciplinary measures against General Maurice be suspended, pending the finding of the Court?
th
OF THE GAME."
SIGNOR ORLANDO'S
www.
TESTIMONY.
IN JERUSALEM.
RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES WITHOUT INTERFERENCE.
LONDON, May 8.
LONDON, lay 7. Signor Orlando, the Italian Pre A telegram from Jerusalem states mier, interviewed ou The Daily News says: The Govern Front on bis return from France, Musa was carried out on.
the Italian that the annual pilgrimage to Nuby Mr. W. M. R. Fringe (Liberal/ent's course for months past husaid he found all the Allied military 1
April The Military authorities assisted created a condition of disquiet and chiefs convinced that the German every way possible and the cert distrust which is a menace to the onrush was stopped. The Germans inonies outre without disturbance untry. This inenace must cease would neither reach the Chunnel of any kind. An excellent impres The Government's decision to abun-ports nor separate the English and sion was produced in Mese circles, Jon the Court of Honour means 15
the French, Generalissino Foch and sentiments of logulty, to His instant verdict and that is supremely
isaster of the game," he said. Majesty the King, und gratitude to f desirable,
Italy associated herself with the pressed everywhere.
Signor Orlando empligisised that the - Coininapiler-in-Chief were,ex-
intimate military and political union between the Entente nations. The Abbeville Conference recognised the The Daily Mail sags: We believe Sen to the Adriatic us a gopurele unity of the Front from North infatuated partisan have made
reality. mother miscalculation. Nobody not utterly besotted by, the
for (politics can suppose that Mr. Lloyd
Mr. Benar Law: No. Even if every statement were true, the die cipline of the Arthy will be impose sible if such letters are permitted to be published.
Answering a further question, Mr. Botar Law said: Does Mr. Asquith bink that the Government ought not to proceed with the setting up of the Court until after the discus sion"in the House of Common?
Mr. Asquith: Certainly.
The Daily Expresa hopes the Government will dispose the latest mare's eat in such an unmistakable manner that unrestricted assaults on the Government will' ceasc.
2גרנט
THE GOVERNMENT ON ITS Gerge anul Mr. Bonar Law deliber-
TRIAL.
MINISTERIAL CIRCLES YIEW
"SITUATION BÉRENELY.
THE OLD GANG'S ATTEMPTS. TO RETURN TO POWER..
LONDON, May 8
utely lied. The country has no con- fidence in discredited and dilatory politicians and pacifist bangers-on driven from office eighteen mentha ago.
:
The Times says: No Government can afford to ignore or merely rebut such a challenge. Unless and until
AMERICAN CHALLENGE TO GERMAN THREAT..
CORN FOR SWITZERLAND IN SPITE OF NO "SAFE CONDUCT.!!
Bense, May tie
THE CASE OF 'LJEUT,-COLONEL TRENCHARD.
Loynox, May 7. In the House of Commons, reply-
The discussion in the Reichstag evoked Gertaan military measures, which the very abaro Progressive criticism of the Progressive declared had created a tatification of the Ukranian peace treaty dangerous situation. A very speedy
was urgent. General Skoropadaki's
and the new Ministry was described as alleged pro-Germaniam, was discredited
8 Grest Russian one.
ARMISTICE BETWEEN RUSSIA 'AND
GERMINO-UKRANIANS..
PEACE NEGOTIATIONS PENDING,
LONDON, May &
A Russian wireless message states -- An artistica has been concluded on May 4 on the Kursk front between Germano-Ukranians and the Russians, pending peace negotiations:
neutral zone, ten kilometres deep, has been defined.
RÜSSIAN BLACK SEA FLEET:
SURBENDER AT ODESSA.
ZURICH, May 8,
A message from Kief ria Vienus states that the Russian Black Sea fleet I have arrived at Odessa from Sebastopel and surrendered to the local authorition
PRUSSIAN FRANCHISE.
ing to Mr. Asquith Mr. Pomar Law BILL PASSES SECOND READING. stated that the Government wus
AMSTERDAM, May 7. - corresponding with Lieut.-Colonel |
The Prusian Lower House has Trimehard on the question of his passed the second reading of the Elec employment.
SINN FEIN IN ALLIANCE WITH
GERMANY.
The American Legation states that CARSON'S PROPOSALS TO THE frecent Germar, semi-official declara-
tion that German safe conduct
Fi
it is impartially investigated and dis. for American ships carrying grain for
UNIONISTS:
LONDON, May §
The Maurice sensation has pro proved it will profoundly shake public Switzerland would only operate after Sir Edward Curson, in the course" | duced a political situation which the confidence and revive controversies three months is tantamount to ʼn of a letter to the Press, proposing a Lobby Correspondente agree is likely which are especially mischievous in declaration that, Germany, maintains Unionist reconsideration of the Irish
a blockade of Switzerland.
to have momentous consequences view of the coming enemy effort to
policy in view of the recent unti There is punia doubt as to what dinda the Allies. We are convinced The United States Government Conscription manifestations, declares course the Government will pursue that the public would rather trust accepts the challenge. Two ships that the Government ponacis the to-monow, but whether it adheres judges to make a disinterested en lying the Ameriam fing and laden clearest evidence that the Binn Fein to the decision to appoint a Court, quiry than any conceivable body of with corn for Switzerland are now organisation is in alliance with. of Honour as some, notably the politicians.
en route to a French Atlantic port, Germany. Times and the Daily Express, declare
escorted by American warships.
MR. CHURCHILL'S MESSAGE
it will, or profers to place its case " IF WE HOLD, WE SHALL WIN." directly before the House of Com- mons, as the Daily News and other Lobby Correspondents suggest, the general opinion is that the Govern ment is on a trial for its life...
TO MUNITION WORKERS.
LONDON, May 8. The Press Bureau states:- Mr. Churchill, while acknowledg
GREATER MAN-POWER
RESOURCES.
PLACED AT GENERAL FOCE'S DISPOSAL
PARIS, May 7. The Petit Journal, referring to the
The Daily Telegraph says the Opposition, heckled by Mr. Asquith, tag the patriotic resolution of the Undoubtedly regards the time as ripe National Brassworkers and Metal recent-Conference in France between for replacing the Government and is Mechanics' Society recording the Mr. Lloyd George, Generalissimo prepared to accept office. bravery and cocrifices of the Eght Foch, Field Marsbol Sir Douglas
This is confirmed by the Daily Mail, which declares that the did gung believe they have found")
MLP FOR EXETER:
LONDON, May
Sir Robert Newyman bus returned unopposed for Exeter,
GERMANG DUTCH SETTLEMENT:
TRANSPORT CONFINED TO! GIVILIAN SUPPLIES.
AMSTERDAM, May 6
toral Reform Bill
PASSENGERS FROM BRITAIN TO
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PERMIT NECESSARY FOR CIVLIANS
LONDON, May 8, The Press Bureau states: Civilian passengers from Great Britain to Ireland must possess a permit.
SATURDAY'S GYMKHANA.
TRAINING GALLOPS.
The following times were taken yesterday and to-day
May 8th. WINDSOR DAHLIA, 35, 1.12, 1.45.2, 1
· 33.2.
CONQUEST DAHLIA, 34, 1.09, 3.44, 2.18
Lg. 34 4.
PLOUOTED FIELD 13, hat 1 mile, 18
111.3, 1.4 33.33 HAGGIS, 39, 117, 1.51.1, Lg. 34.1: MARNE (Kremer) 3741.10, 143, 11
DOUTIFUL, 3(Reid), SPEC, 1 (boy), PERKSKILL 2; (Seth), 511.05.2 * 1.392, 14, 34, HAGGIS, (Ggg.), 342, 1.07.2 SMURIDOX, Bartos), 5. buvlongs, ing forces and urging munition Huig und General Pershing, says that The Nicus Rofferdamsche Courant, 137, Ly 33.2 workers to re-double their efforts, Great Britain and America, secognis referring to the German-Dutch agree. RIDGWA (Sutton), 35, 107.5, 1,41:4
LG. 34. says he is profoundly confident thating the necessity of intensifying ment states that Holland has restricted
ANTICIPATION, (Kremer), 36, 1.10, weapon to destroy the Government Right and Freedom will not be military action, were placing-greater transport on land and water to civilian 43.2, Lg. 33.2. and imagine that the country is eaten down Fhe does not beling man-power resources at Generaleanpples,
BUBULESAND, (Kuol), 37, 1.122, ready for the return to power of hiret the Gorming reserves will faimo Foch's disposal.
The Newspaper complains, however, 1.47. 19. 30
y. Asquith, Jord Lansdowne, Viscountce for the ambitious, programme of
The newpaper, after dwelling on that Germany hastened the negotiations MORNING GROZY, (Barton), 39, 1.11.4, Grey, Mr. McKenna and Mr. Herbertes
by military threats, a fict from which 1.46.3, Lg. 34.450/450 b destroying the Allied Aricies, nof the most superable difficulty
BLACK CAT (Gegg), 39, 1.14.3, 148, Sumpel.
tanding Germany's expressed of an invasion of England, declares the people will not fail to draw their
CAMOUFLAGE, (boy) 38.3, 1.13, 16 willingness to sacrifice & million and that Great Britain now realised this own con
1433 GENTLE CIT, (Knoll), 40, 1.15, 1.46.3,
tton), 37.2, 1.1047 STAMESH CA
on). 10, 1.13.4, L175
ALLM
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