SATURDAY,EMAY 24, 1918.
EARLIER TELEGRAMS,
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PEACE TERMS..
ANSWERS TO GERMAN NOTES READY,
PARIS, May 14th.
A la message states:- The Council of Four has a plan of action. Trendy, including a stringent blockade, if Germany refuses to sign the Peace Treaty.
PARIS,, May 16th.
A Havas message states:
Four Notes have been received from the German Delegation. M. Clemence, President Wilson, and Professor Orlando are considering the replies, which are to be transmitted to the Germans as a 3r. Lloyd George has approved of them.
PARIS. May 15th.
A Havas message states --- One hall of the time allosted to the Germans frame any amendments to the text of the Peace terms has been wasted in Notes Only seven days remain for them to study the technical details of the financial commercial, Sund economic clauses, so as to suggest alterations, which mighs render the execution of the terms
asier for the GermaON.
Paars May 17th. Count von Rantau has sent M. Cle- menceau & new Note regarding the Saar Valley, proposing German co-operation in the working of the coalfield, Subse- quently, he went to Spa to meet technical- experts from Berlin. He returns on May 19th.
PARIS, May 15th
Replying to Count von Rantani's. Note an labour, cabled on May 12th. M. Che menceau stated that the Allies were con vinced that such solutions would be ren- dere easier in future, when people's minds were free from the fear of war, and industry was relieved of the burden of armaments imposed on it by German mili tarism
The Allies are of opinion that their decisions will obrinte the solicitude of the German delegation for the cause of socia justice, and secure the realisation of re- forms, which all classes have more than ever the right to expect, after the cruel trial to which the world has been sub- jeated during the past five years.
LONDON, May 14th.
Retter learns that besides the military measures decided on by the Allies, if Gremany does not sign the Pence Treaty, economic steps have rise been settled, the effect of which will be to re-impose the blk in the most complete manner.
On the other hand, the Supreme Econo- mitounel has arranged to raise the blockade if Germany signs, and so gives an earnest of her intention to carry out the Peace ter
Ps. May 15th."
A Havas message status:- The Supreme Economie Council in Paris have provided arrangements to remove the blockade against Germany.completely, as aoon as Germany has formally accepted the Treaty of Peace.
PARIS. May 16th.
A Havas mesangs states:-- The German plenipotentiaries will very likely ask for a longer delay than the 15 days allowed for the consideration of the Treaty.
Further delay will be refused.
PARIS, Mar 16th
A Havas message states:- The Foreign Affairs Committee, in the Chamber of Deputies, naked the Govern ment to communicate inmediately the full text of the Peace Treaty, the summary given out being considered to brief.
PARIS, May 14th.
A Hares message states:- Crities of the Treaty with Germany continues in the French Press. Many
erities agree in declaring that the League of Nations, as outlined in the Covenant.
is only a League of Governments,
PARIS, May 17th.
It is anderstood that the Allies have deeded that the full text of the Peace Treaty, handed to the Gerinan Delega- tion. shall be published immediately
PABIS, May 15th.
A Havas message states:—
General Pershing was asked what Ameriva would do in caso the Germans did not sign the Peace Treaty.
He replied that America would play her part, whatever it might be.
BERLIN, May 16th.
A deputation from the regions affected by the Pace Teruis met Herr Scheide mann, who said that the Government was continuously discussing counter-proposals which we unrestrictedly based on Presi dent Wilson's fourteen principles.
BERLIN, May 15th.
The Police President has denounced anti-Ally demonstrations, and has issued a warning that he will suppress any excesses with the utmost severity, 16th.
BERLIN The Armistice Commission at Spa has made a protest, alleging that the British ensorship of the West Rhenish news papers dies not permit free publication discussion of the Peace Terms, and requesting the removal of the restrictions.
LONDON, May 18th
In his speech, at the Caxton Hall, Lord Curzon said he suspected the Ger nun shricke and protestations were very uch te urder, and were to be expected f those who had been arrogant in aggres pun, pitiless in victory, and insolent in defeat. (Cheers.)
If Germany refused to sign, the Allies were prepared for the
emergency (heer) We still had the weapon of lockade, and suficient military forces to Belle her ültimatesurrender. which would not be long deferred. be sure the Peace terms would stand like All might adamant upon the fundamental prin. ciples.
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The term were astoundingly moderate compared with the terms Germany intend- ed to impose if she won,
PARIS, May 16th.
A Havas message states:- Marshal Foch will visit Coblent. Then be will leave for alone, and thence for Aix-la-Chapelle Marshal Foch is pay ing & visit of inspection, but his arrival this time has a special significance for the German people, namely that the Entente will insist upon the terma of Peace being sized.
LEAGUE OF NATIONS.
FIRST MEETING FIXED.
LONDON, May 16th...
The first meeting of the League of Nations will be held at Washington. dur- ing the autumn,
EARLIER TELEG
(Reuter's Service to the China Mail:}, RECONSTRUCTION IN BELGIUM.
THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT'S AID.
BRUSSELS, May 18th-
The ex-Cabinet Minister, Mr. Herbert Samne has been appointed specin Bri tish tananissioner in Belgium, with the object of facilitating re-construction.
According to a Reuter's message, after emphasising Britain's own tremendous War e debts, and loans, he stated that Erinin shortly would remove all restrictions against the export of raw material Belgian manufacturers would be placed on the same footing as British manufactorers regarding Australian zing and ure.
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It was advisable for Belgium to open credit not only with Canada and the Unid States but with India and other British Pontinions, from xauta materials could be imported. in order to avoid the depreciation of the pound sterling. The British Government was willing to help Belgium in this. Britan was taking other steps to avoid deprecia- tion of the ftane
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In order to help re-construction, the British Admiralty was undertaking the enormous work of rebuilding the ports of Zeebrugge and Ostend almost entirely with Belgian inbour,.
Great British shipping lines are con- sidering the question of making Antwerp a port of call
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GREEKS HAPPY.
ATHENS, May 14th Greek forces occupied Sagens today, The news caused a patriotic outburst and our occupation was acclaimed as triumph of the policy of M. Venizelos
THE WAITER-SEER.
ASQUITH'S LAME EXCUSE.
Losos. May hith Mr. Asquith, speaking at Sewenstle. And raferring to a well-known wartime specoh delivered there, when, as Premier, he gave an assurance that there was no shortage of munitions, warmly denied that be deceived the country. The former statement was carefully limited to the past. He had not attempted and did not wish to conceal anxiety regarding the future.
it was false to test the Peace Treaty by asking how it compared with the terms a victorious Germany would have exacted. The German pene would have meant everything that could morally humiliate. that could be a permanent seridem upon races and the free, economic and political development of peoples, but that should not be the model to which we should try to conform..
The League of Nations should be set up without any avoidable delay.
GRATITUDE TO DOMINIONS.
LONDON, May 18th. Presiding at a farewell luncheon to Sir Robert Borden by the Empire, Parlia mentary Association in the House of Commons te-day, Mr. Benar Law said that when he remembered the vicissitudes and uncertainties that surrounded us during the war he believed that, without the aid of the Dominions, an Allied victory could not have been achieved.
However much we might hope for from" the League of Nations. it was certain that, anong all the problems, difheulties, and duties before us, none was so vital as that every statesman and all the people throughout the Empire should realise that, us the Empire had been one throughout the war, it must, also, be one in future.
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LLOYD GEORGE IN GERMANY.
PARIS, May 16th.
A Haves message states: Mr. Llord George has gone on a visit to the British Army of Occupation on the Rhine.
PARIS, May 17th.
Mr. Lloyd George, accompanied by Lord Reading, has returned after a visit To the Somme battlefield region. The Premier particularly went over the areas where the Welsh Divisions distinguished themselves.
POSTIIUMOUS DECORATION FOR EDITH CAVELL.
LONDON, May 15th. Reuter learns that the French Govern ment has decided to award to Nurse Cavell the Cruse of the Chevalier of the Legion of Honour,
FLYING ACROSS ATLANTIC. AMERICA'S GREAT FEAT.
LONDON, May 15th
A representative of the British airmen, interviewed, said the airmen are unstint ed in their praise of America's great feat of flying the Atlantic, marking an era of progrese in aviation.
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declare it
is an object lesson for the British authori ties, who left it to privata British enter
whereas the American Government cosidered it
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national effort. Americans had the advantage of a course with practically no risk pilots, whereas, for British airmen, with longer route, it was a question of life and death.
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The official weather report yesterday evening showed that the conditions in the North Atlantic were most, unfavourable. A gale was blowing, and heavy Reds were prevailing.
IRISH REPUBLICANS.
PARIS, May 17th,
The Irish-American Delegation asked Mr. Lansing to request the British Gor erament to grant De Valera, Griffith, and Colonel Plunkett safe conducts to come to Paris, and, submit their case to the. Peace Conference.
EGYPT.
PORT SAID, May 15th. All the Municipal workers have struck work. There have Feen no disorders. The Canal traffic has not been affected owing tc measures taken to provide ships with sufficient cual to reach the nearest port.
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AUSTRIA.
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HER NEW FRONTIERS UNDER CONSIDERATION.
PARIS, May 16th. A Havas message states:- A Council of Foreign Ministers is work- ing our the subsidiary details of the new Austrian frontiers. It is not anticipated that the Treaty will be ready for presenta. tion to the Austrians before May lat.
PARIS, May 17th.
The British, French, and Italian Dele gates at the Austrians for the first time at Saint Germain and discussed the re-victualling of Austria.
The Austrian treaty has nearly been
Pants, May 17th. completed The causes of, and respon sibility for, the war are, practically, a duplicate of the German treaty, hat the ex-Emperor Kart is not arraigned.
A clause provides for Austria to pay One twentieth of the German indianity, namely, Ave thousand million marks
PARIS, May 18th.
The Allied Commissions are studying -- the questions of how much Austrian can be made to pay, and her future mili tarily also the question of payment for foodstuffs sent to Austria
It is expected that credentials will be exchanged early next week.
FIUMË.
PARIS, May 14th.
A Havas mesange states:- The Fiume problem still remains salved. The French view is that the maximum Italy now can hope for is the declaration of Fiume as a free city with a Commission appointed by the League of Nations to supervise its administration. PARIS, May 18th
It is understood that the Italians have been strongly recommended to settle the Fieme question by direct intercourse with the Jigo-Stars,
TURKEY AND BULGARIA..
PARIS, May 14th
A Hara message states:→ It is reliably reported that the chief clause in the Treaty with Turkey will establish Constantinople as an indepen- dent city under the jurisdiction of the League of Nations.
PARIS, May 16th.
A Havas message states -- It may be assumed that the Treaties with Turkey and Bulgarin, against whom the United States did not declare war, will not be dealt with until the Treaties with Germany and Austria have been signed,
It is quite probable that the Treaties will be negotiated and signed nt Constantinople, Salonika or some other ⚫convenient town in the Near East.
PARIS. May th
The Council of Foreign Ministers have adopted the Commission's report on the Bulgarian frontiers.
BOLSHEVIST WAR.
PARIS. May 16th,
A Hevas message states:— The attention of the Allied circles in Paris is occupied by the progress of the anti-Bolshevist troops, the Soviet Govern- rient being now in an iron ring.
The immediate supply of foodstalls to Russian territories in anti-Balshoviat hands is under consideration.
PARIS, May 16th.
A Havas message states:-- Japan is said to be anxious to recognize the Koltchak Government. In France too, there is a strong sentiment in this direction, American circles have same opinion, although there are some the who fear that the Koltchak Government might eventually re-establish Imperialism.
PARIS, May 18th.
Japan has recognised the Koltchak Government. Admirni Koltchak's friends in Paris declare that it is of interest to Japan to maintain friendly terms with the Siberian Government, notably because Japan's supply of iron comes from Siberia
COPENHAGEN, May 10th
It is reported, from Budapest," that the Ukrainian Red Army has defeated the Bamanians on the Dniester.
The Red Army has crossed the river. The Georgian Press Bureau announces
BERNE, May 17th. that Russian Bolshevista attacked the northern frontier of Georgia three times, and were repulsed or all occasions. Three prisoners, & number of guns and uns, and eight million roubica
were captured.
A War Office communiqué states:- General Maynard reports that a Bol- shevik force on the morning of May ath, attacked our positions at Roleiskaya and. Mascign, on the southern shore of Lake Segozero. Our outposts checked the enemy until we were eachled to take. defensive positions. We then organised counter-attacks against, both fanks, which were carried out with great dash and complete success.
The enemy Bled south to Ostreche, suffering many casualties, including between 48 and 50 killed.
We took a few prisoners, and captured four machine-guns. Our casual- ties were slight
enemy
Russian troops, led by a few British officers entirely gained this success
We further advanced, on May 18th. southwards, along the Murmansk rail- way. The enemy occupied a series of ridges on which trenches and dag-outs had been constructed. The nature of the Fround necessitated our carrying the first line
of defence trontally, after which we out-mananvred the enemy from the maining defence lines. The enemy suffer.
d appreciably.
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are.
A mixed Company of the King's Royal Rifle
Corps and Rifle Brigade, and a Company of the Middlesex Regiment showed anndid dash and enthusiasm. French field-guna, mounted on railway trucks, larly helped to keep our casual- ties low. We have now reached a point fast north of Lake Onaga, where the Pavvenat-Slumbusbski Road meets the railway.
LORD MILNER'S JOB.
Lord Milner has been appointed Presi
PARIS, May 15th dent of the Commission, dealing with Italian colonial claims.
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BRITISH IN INDIA."
LETTER IN THE TIMES."
LONDON, May 22nd, The Timer gives prominence to a letter dealing with the grievances of Britishers in Lada, particularly regarding pay, pen- sions and conditions of service. letter submita that, if the right type of mon are to be attracted as officers, it becomes more essential than ever to obtain the best class of Englishmen. It reviews the decrease in pensions during recent years simultaneously with the shortened qualifying period, refers to the reduct tnonetary values, and declares that the position of field officers in India is becom ing worse year by year. They have not received concessions made to atter oficers for the past ten years. The correspondent suggests a maximum pension of £1,000 per year after twenty-eight years service; also an increase in the pay of told officers by forty per cent., not including staff pay Offers sick in India and invalided Home should draw full pay and staff pay for three months, na in wartime.
The officers housing and cantonments are described as ecandalous, owing to the leasing conditions, due to high eosts and Government regulations. Warrant officers and Staff sergeants were much better off in this respect. Government should build officers hoses and thoroughly equip them, particularly with lights, fans, sanitation and water.
Means of communication and other forms of development should be opened up in the hills, in order to induce bouse- building.
If housing, pay, and pension conditions. Were not improved, the most desirable men for India would not enter the Army, na officers. Similarly, the most desiratze class of lady would not become their wires under these unalluring conditions.
The letter urges first-class free passares to all officers and their families period- rally, as other Powers do also an extend- ed concession of form for railway travelling to field officers.
It mentions the desirability of the re- organisation of the Indian Family Pen- sion Fund; also compensation to officers for lost kit, etc, left in India in 1974
HUNGARY.
PARIS, May 14th.
A Havas message states:- The Council of Four bas decided that the economic restrictions will be main. tained regarding Hungary so long as the political situation there remains 12- Battled
VIENA, May 18th A counter-revolutionary Government has been formed at Rad, iz Hungary, with Julius Karalyi, cousin of Count Karely, as Premier.
The Government, in a manifesto, de- clares it is transitional. Its task will be to repair, all Bolshevist ravages, and restoro law and order."
FRENCH COMMERCE.
PARIS, May 15th.
beginning
A Havas message states:- The French Government is
to devote attention to the revival of industry and commerce,
Two decrees
were signed, one to place purchases for public services under the supervision of the Ministry of Finance, while the second decree abolishes many restrictions impos ed formerly as war measures on the coun- try's expert trade.
Out of Coi categories of articles of which exportation was prohibited, 19 only now remain on the list. Interdictions of cer- tain imports may be lifted later, subject to the conclusion of arrangements with the different Allies.
GERMAN DOINGS.
BALM, May 15th. A telegram from Berlin states that the trial of persons concerned in the murder of Herr Liebknecht and Rosa Luxemburg resulted in Lieutenant Vigel and Trooper Runge being sentenced to two years' im- prisonment each, and Lieutenant Rit- mans to six weeks'
confinement solitary The other accused were acquitted.
BERLIN, Ma Martial law has been proclaimed at
+728tb. Stettin, owing to riota, "due to food shortages.
BERLIN, May 17th. Statistics, up to April 30th, state that the number of Germans killed during the war exceed two millions.
AN UNDERGROUND" VERSE.
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Mr. Hudson, K.C., at the recent veting of the Underground Electric Hallways, quoted the following dog: gere verse which he land heart:-
The Underground raila ere a para.
dox quite,
To get its trains you must risk
a free fight,
They carry vast ends and can't
pay their way, The Directors explain in the aeus)
way.
Bond Jourge Humilton, the elair- main, said that wametimes the raising of fares resulted in a loss of revenue. They had had to lower some fires which were raised, ce a loss of traffic followed.
CHILDREN IN PANTOMIME.
Suramones brought by the Nation- al Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children against Jobp Tiller, the, theatrical producer, of Charing Cross-road, London, and Bessie Dixon, of Manchester, em- ployed by him as a matron on à pantomite, tour, were dismissed by The Blackpool magistrates recently.
It was alleged that seven Black- pool children taken on a Scottish pantorcime four were badly fed, crowded together, and allowed to get 'dirty.
The defence denied all charges, Land said the children were well look. ed after. Mr. Tiller was ill in Lon- don all the time. ...The magistrates bold that Mr. Tiller had no case to answer, and there was not sufficient evidenco to convict in the case of Mrs. Dixon.
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