MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1939,
EARLIER TELEGRAMS.
(Reuter's Service to the China Mail.)
·COUNCIL'S NOTE TO RUMANIA.
Paz13 November 4th. The Supreme Council has sent a long Note to the Rumaniam Government. It set forth the Corneil's decisions, as #e- gards the threy outstanding, questions, namely, territorial frontiers, the Minori ties Treaty, and Hungary.
The Council
requesta a reply in the frankest possible terms, as the earli est possible date
Note declares that a very bad im pression has been created by the failure of Rumania to reply to the Council's last Note and Rumania's pretext in
respect.
that
The Council adheres to its presions de- cision as regards the frontiers, and is, determined to uphold the principle underlying the Minorities"
Treaty
and a gards the requisitions from Hungary
The Council is despatching an Inter – Allied Commission to examine all requisi tions, and to report upon the distribution to be effected between Rumania and the Allies
The Council proposes, owing to con cinced requisitioning, to establish an Inter-Allied organisation. inchiding Rumanian offeirls on the frontier, to check the way bills of all trains to Rumania.
THE ADTANCE ON WAZIRISTAN.
LONDON, November 4th The Timer states that Afghan troops still occupy Wana, a position in the Mabaud-Wazir country.
This recupa tion constitutes a breach of the armistice preceding peaca. Thus, the British ex- pedition about to advance to Waziristan may assume a more serious aspect.
THE HOME MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS,
TONTON, November 2nd. The Municipal elections in England.
Those in London'
were held yesterday.
were the first since 1912,
Only hall the results had been declared up to last night.
The public being apathetic, there was enly mall poli, apparently in favour of the Labourites.
LONDON, November 3rd.
The results of the Municipal elections announced up to the present show sweep- ing Labour gains, almost everywhere in London. There will be a large Labour majority in many horough instead of n small minority. The figures, up to now, in London, are as follows.
Labourites..........
Municipal Reformers
Independents
Progressivey
alrea
200
14
30
$
Ex-Soldiers and Sailors... Many women have been returned. There are also striking Labour gains in the Provinces.
Losnos, November 4th,
The result of the municipal elections in London show a Labour majority OD 14 Counciis. The Municipal Reformers have obtained a majority on 12, and the Progressives un cue..
Women have secured a footing, in most of the Councils, Kensington having 12, and Hampstead 6.
Labour has a very remarkable turnover. For instance, Stepney has 42 Labourites stead of three. Poplar has 3 Labouri- ties out of Islington has 44 instead of
Ecven.
The final figures are as follows:
Municipal Reformiera
Labourites
Progressives
Independents
Ex-Soldiers and Sailors
600
555
1-19 14
The Reformers who have been ascendant for a decade. controlling er out of the 25 Councils, now have a majority of 604 converted into a minority of 133.
Labour has increased its representation in Manchester from 18 to 32, transform- ing a Conservative majority of 16 into a minority of 16.
The virtual extinction of the Progres- sives is regarded as a dismal warning to the Liberals. The fact that the Liberals and. the Conservatives combined against Labour in Exeter and other places is regarded as significant for the future of electionering
and,
try.
Labour leaders, interviewed, are jubi- lant at the evidence of Labour's power determination to govern the coun- They declare that the electors are turning to Labour for deliverance from the clutches of the exploiter and profiteer.
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The Conservatives admit that the result is unpleasant. They ascribe it to apathy "and abstention, from voting on the part
of the middle-classes.
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BULGARIAN TREATY TERMS.
PARIS, November 5tle The Allies. replying to the Bulgarian objections to the Treaty terms, especially the plea that the alliance with Germany mere accident, recall. Bulgaria's unprovoked rearward attack on Serbia, thas paralysing the heroic Serbian re sistance to the invaders, and Bulgaria's acting as the vanguard of the German Armies by making a war of conquest and pillage against Greece and Berbia.
Nevertheless, the Allies are not inspired with a spirit of vengeance and do not dream of making Bulgaria expiate her past faults. "They merely wish a just, 2nd consequently durable, peace. They re mind Bulgaria that they have allowed her an economic outlet to the Agean, and have made some modifications to the terms.
Finally, the Allies notify the Bul- garians that the text must now be accept ed or rejected within ten days, after which the Armistice of September 1519, ends, and the Allies will take such steps as may, be thought useful,”.
TERRITORIAL FORGE TO BE MAINTAINED..
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LONDON. November 4th.
Lo the House of Commons, Mr. Winston Churchill, definitely announced that, the territorial force is to be maintained.
THEIR BELGIAN MAJESTIES.
VIRGINIA, November 1st. Their Belgian Majesties embarked. to day for Eiginm, having previously said farewell to President Wilson at bis sick- bed at Waabington.
AMERICAN LABOUR UNREST.
CHICAGO, November 1st. The mine workers oficials state that 400.000 niners, are now idle..
Up to the present, things have been very. quiet.
The leaders have refrained from any action directing the strike, in-consequence of the Federal
af injunction.
NEW YORK, November 1st.. All the miners in the Pittsburg area have struck except the pumpmen.
It is estimated that 80,000 in Illinois are on strike this afternoon.
Troops are gathered in readiness for eventualities fa West
Virginia, East Tennessee East Kentucky and Colorado.
Mr. Samuel Gompers has issued a state ment that the Federal injunction will only result in creating more disturbing issues which may not be confined solely to
Diners
WASHINGTON, November 1st, The anti-strike measures include the revival of war restrictions and the dis- tribution of coal.
NEW Yonx. November 3rd.
The latest. Labour estimates show that there are 135,000 strikers,
The lenders are punctiliously observing the Federal injunction, but insist that the strike, nevertheless, will be effective in apite of the prohibition of the distribu- tion of funds.
It is estimated that between 100,000 and 200,000 non-Unionist miners are continu- ing work.
The Executive of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, in a statement, pledges itself to support the Government in restoring normal inchsstrial conditions. While deploring the injunction as deter ring a peaceful settlement, it suggests an immediate convocation of an Industrial Commission at Washington.
WASHINGTON, November 4th, Continued pressure is being exerted upon the strike leaders to call of the strike. The results are not yet apparent. They have been informed that the Presi- dent and the Attorney-General are ready to attempt adjustment of the controversy soon in the strike order is rescinded. No disorders have occurred but there is ac indication of any break in the miners' tanks.
LONDON, November 4th, News of the strike in the United States somewhat conflicting Officials in Washington believe that the end is near The Government agents report many de- fectiona
On the contrary, Renter's correspondent at Chicago states that the production of Hoft.conl is paralysed.
LONDON, November 4th. ~
The American miners' strike has check- edhe British export trade which has rocently been steadily increasing, especi ally in woel and rubber manufactures.. Now, cargoes are limited to essential com- modities One liner. which sailed on Nevember 1st,, took 1,500 tons instead of 3,000 or 4,000 tony.
LONDON, November 4th.
A telegram from New York states that it is understood that the strike of 20,000 dockers is over.
The Longahore-men's Association has announced that the strikers have decided to resume wherever needed.
ALIENS RESTRICTION BILL..
LONDON, November 5th. The House of Commons, after an acrimonious discussion passed, by 116 votes, Clause Eight of the Aliens' Restric tion Bill repatriating, ex-enemy aliens unless licensed to remain.
Subsequently, several amendments were adopted considerably modifying the application of the provisions of the Clause.
THE SCAPA FLOW SINKINGS.
LONDON, November 3rd. The report from Paris, cabled oa November 2nd, regarding the Scapa Flow, is apparently, at least
premature.
Reater's correspondent in Paris" says that the Supreme Council has not reached a decision regards the distribution of the remaining enemy warships. nor as regards compensation for the Scapa Flow sinkings,
UNFULFILLED TERMS OF
ARMISTICE.
Pan19; November and, The Supreme Council has drafted a letter to the German Government ont lining a protocol in which Germany will agree to comply with the unfulfilled terms of the Armistice,
The protocol provides that Germany shall give up a certain number of light cruisers and destroyers, and 400.000 tons of naval material, as compensation for the German ships sunk in the Senpa Flow.
NEW BRITISH LOAN.
LONDON, Nov. 4. The British Loan in the United States. has been fully subacrihod.
BRITISH FAIRNESS IN GERMAN
TERRITORY.
LONDON, November 3rd, Letters from spldiers and others in occupied German territory agree that there is nothing the Germans desire less than that the British should leave, owing to their absolute fairness and the admit ted capability of their administration. An interesting illustration of this was pro vided recently, on an occasion when two British officers motored to a town in the neutral zone. The inhabitants turned out and cheered, thinking that they had come to occupy the place. They were pro foundly disappointed when, disillusioned. This does not mean, as one correspon dent emphasises, that the Germans love us, but they realise that we stand between them and worse evils.
A correspondent mentions, as a side- light on the baffing paychology of German character, the fact that Rhineland in at present flocking to Colagac Cathedral, where a Franciscan monk bolding im trene audiences spellbound, preaching tint the Kingdom of Heaven-28 within, and that all true, power and victory is that of the spirit."
THE CHINA MAIL.“
"THE PRINCE'S TOUR.
MONTERAL, November 2nd Scenes of afectionate enthusiasm by the massas of people lining the streets were renewed on the occasion of the departure of the Prince of Wales, whose visit here completed the official portion of the Canadian tour, during which the Prince travelled -8,000 miles on a Canadian Pacific train, in addition to long journeys on ether railways in Eastern Canada.
The Prince spends a few days in un- oficial visiting, before proceeding to The Lnited States;
TORONTO, November 4th. The Prince of Wales, addressing a com bined meeting of the Canadian and Ems- pire Clube, said that the welfare of the whole Empire way the big question; it had taken a new shape since the war.
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Because of their whole-hearted parti sipation in the great struggle, the Domin ions had entered the partnership of astions as signatories of the Peace Treaties and as members of the League
The Dominions were et. Nations. longer Colonies, but sister nations of the British nation. Their international im portance would steadily increase, yet all would desire to remain within the Em- pire, whose unity was shown by common Allegianes to the King.
Continuing, the Prince said:" Conse quently I do not regard myself as belong ing primarily to Great Britain and only in a lesser way to Canada and the other Dominions. On the contrary. I regard myself as belonging to Great Britain and Canada in exactly the same way.
This also means that when I go to the United States next week. I shall regard myself as going there not only as an Englishman and a Britan, but also as a Canadian and a representative of the whole Empire.
"Now that the war is over we must keep that standard of patriotism and unity of which we showed ourselves capable dur- ing the long struggle. We must not low touch with each other, of we shall loes all we won in the last five years by our common actior."
Referring to the wonderful welcomes accorded him in Canada, the Prince said I am not conceited enough to accept these welcomes as personal to my Helf, and realise
that they were given me. as the King's representative. This meLas that the Throne stands for the heritage of our common aims and ideals, shared equally by all sections, all parties, and all nations within the British Common. wealth.
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No Government represents or stands for all
parties or all nations within the. Empire, but, nevertheless, it is a common sentimen, which is shared not only by all nations within the
Empire, but also by parties within each nation: It i political
common
which has made sentiment Britons stand together in the great war, and I realise that this same sentiment has been expressed in the wonderful wel comes given me in Canada as the heir to the Throne, I shall always endeavour to live up to the great responsibility of my position and be worthy of your trast-
All Ontario's Icading men were present at the meeting which was a very enthu siastic one Th Prize had to stop speak- ing frequently, till the cheering subsided.
TYROL DIET'S PROTEST.
LONDON, November 4th. The Tyrol Diet has issued & protest against the handing over of South Tyrol, the home of Andreas Hofer, the renowned champion of liberty, with a German-speaking population of 250,000,
Italy
to
Lord Bryce supports the protest, point ing out that the South Tyrolese have been
for ages one in race, religion, his- tory and national traditions, and
expres ses astonishment that the great Powers should, by assigning the territory to Italy, violate the Principles of nationa lity and self-determination to which they have expressed devotion.
BRITISH GUIANA.
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LONDON, November 4th. The Governor of British Guiana tele graphed to Lord Miner protesting against Lord Rothermere's recent sugges tion that the Colony should be ceded, to the United States in liquidation of our debt.
Lord Milner replied that the Govern ment had no intention of coding British Guiana or any West Indian Colony to u foreign power.
THE GOEBEN.
Loxbox, November 3rd. In the House of Commons, at question. time, Mr. Walter Long stated that the Gorhen bad been surrendered to the Allies and had been partially repaired. She was in the charge of a Turkish garri- son crew. in accordance with the terms of the Armistice, and every precaution was being taken to prevent her being scattled and sünk.
THE PROFITEERING ACT.
LONDON, November 3rd,
In the House of Commons, replying to question, Bir Auckland Geddes stated the Profiteering Act was working' satis factorily. Probably, the House would soon. be asked to extend ita scope.
KIDNAPPED BY BANDITS.
New York, November 4th.
A telegram from Mexico states that Consol Jenkins, who was recently kid napped by bandits, has been released His family paid a ransom of £38,000, FRENCH AIRMAN'S FLIGHT TO
AUSTRALIA.
CONSTANTINOPLE, November 4th. The French airman Poulet, who is on a flight to Australia, bae arrived at San Stefano aerodrome, hix miles from Con- stantinople.
OBITUARY.
LONDON, Novembér sth. The death is announced of fr Ragland Philips, editor of the York shire Post since 1903. Mr. Phillins was chairman of the. Press Association-in 1912 and president of the Newspaper Bociety in 1914
NEW DIAMOND COMPANY,
LONDON, November, 3rd, Router is informed that a new company. has been, formed to take over German interests in the diamond fields in South West Africa, with a capital of £3,750,000 millions, controlled by British and Allied eubjecta.
THE BRITISH LABOUR QUESTION.
There has been a series of conference
LONDON, November and, between the Minister of Labour and re- presentatives of the Trade Unionists lative to the termination at the Wagen Temporary Regulation Act on November
21st.
The Ministry of Labour announced, yesterday, that Sir R. S Home, intro- duces, to-morrow, a Bill establishing a permanent Industrial Court replacing the Interim Court of Arbitration.
The nanouncement says it is gon erally recognised that compulsory arbitra- tion is impracticable. It is proposed that the Industrial Court shall settle disputes, with the consent of both parties.
The Bill empowers the Minister of Labour to appoint Courts of Eaquity into trade disputes.
The clauses empowering the Industrial Court to decide when awards and agree ments are binding on the whole trade and prohibiting the Trade Vajone from financing & strike against the award or agreement, have been dropped owing to the very strong exception taken to the Iatter clause by the representatives of the Trades Unions as interference with the Trades Disputes Act of 1905,"
LONDON, November `4th..
The text of the new Bill designed to stop strikes has been issued. It estab lisbes an Industrial Court end Courts of Inquiry in connection with trade dis paten
The Industrial Court comprises inde pendent employers and workinen's repre sentative, the Chairman being inde pendent.
With the consent of both parties the Minister of Labor may refer any dis pute to the Court. In the event of dis agreement as regards the award the
mat. ter may be decided by the Chairman.
The Minister of Labour may appoint Courts of Inquiry in connection with any dispate. The Courts are empowered to require evidence, and to impose penalties in the event of risleading or false evid
enice,
The reports of the Courts of Inquiry must be submitted to Parliament
LONDON November 5th.
In the House of Commons. the Labouri- ted opposed the appointment of the Scot tish solicitor, Mr. Duncan, a Coal Con- troller. because the Coal Advisory Com mittee had not been consulted, and be cause a lawyer was not suitable for the post, They declared that the Board of Trade's policy thus exemplified would lend to disaster.
They also denounced the ea. increase in the price of cost and demanded the appointment of a Select Committee to enquire into the above, also the causes of the declining output and the Govern- ment's alleged excess profits.
Bar Auckland Geddes, in course of his reply, believed he would soon be able to reduce the price of coal, because the miners were working better, the outpat bad increased. and transport was im- proving.
THE EGYPTIAN RIOTS.
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CAIRO, October 31st.. The Police and Military were, with drawn from Alexandria, after a deputa tion of notable persons gave the Governor an undertaking that there would not be demonstrations or disorders.
Nevertheless, procession of striking carters and cab drivers formed at noon. was joined by thousands of natives, and marched to the European quarter
An Army ambulance, Egyptian, dashed
by un
Ave. The ing one person to the procession kill- passions of the demonstrators broke out and there was general looting on the line of march for an hour. The crowd dis- persed on the persuasion of certain not- abies.
There were a few incidents, yesterday. British soldiery being beaten and officers in motor-cars stoned.
CAIRO, November 1st There were six native victims daring yesterday's rioting in Alexandria. All is quiet to-day.
PREMIUM BONDS.
Loszos. November 4th. Mr. Bonar Law announced, to-day, that a new Committee would be appointed to consider the question of premium bonde.
LONDON, November 4th.
The Labour Party has decided to oppose the issue of premium bonde.
In the meanwhile, nearly 200 members of the House of Commons bave signed a petition favouring the issue.
RIGHTS OF NEUTRALS,
BERLIN, November 4th. The German Government has replied to the Supreme Council's Note relative to the transfer of five German ships to Dutch Companies during the war, offer. ing to submit the question to arbitration arranged by the Allied
lied and Netherlands declares that her attitude is purely
her by regard for the rights of the neutrals concerned.
PARIA, November th
Governments. Guided
The Supreme Council has advised Hol- land that it adheres to its decision not to recognise Dutch ownership of German ships purchased since the outbreak of war: MEDICAL SERVICES IN COLONIES.
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*LONDON, November 4th. Lord Milner has appointed a Commit tee to consider the position of the medical services in the various Colonies and De pendencies, with view to maintaining an increasing supply of candidates and securing contentment; further, to con..." sider whether the principle of sasimilat ing the medical services of neighbouring Colonies may usefully be extended. AMERICAN LABOUR CONFERENCE.
WASHINGTON, November 4th.
At the Labour Conference, the organis. ing committee proposed an International Convention providing for a 48 hour week in all countries. The limit may be ex seeded in certain industries like public utilities and steel plants working con- tinuously. where a 56 hour week is pre scribed no the maximum.
For the benefit of Japan, China and Indis
it is proposed to postpone the en- forcement of the agreement owing to the climatic conditions and the imperfect industrial organimation,
THE SIMPLON EXPRESS COLLISION.
PARIS, November 5th Ten were killed and 2 injured in a collision of the Simplon express and the Geneva express between Pont-sur-Zonne and Sena
The latter train left Paris ten minutes later and ran past the signal.
"AVEATION INDUSTRY IN THE FIR
EIST
MARSEILLES, Nov. 1st Colonial troops at an aviation camp a Istres include 800 Indo Chinese, who will leave camp in April.
They are already experts in all branches of avia tion.
It is expected that some will be the pioneers of the industry in the Far East and that others will swell the number of pilots who are making their appearance.,
NEW DOLLAR SERVICE TO SHINGRU.
New Yox, November 3rd. The Dollar Steamship Company at поилем the establishment of a direct New York Shanghai line if the Panama Canal,
NEW CHINESE BANK IN AMERICA.
NEW YORK, October 31st. Shu Yet, the Chinese Privy Coun cillor and member of the Cabinet, who is in Vancouver on his way bome, an nounces that a Bank with
& capital $10,000,000, backed by the Chinese Gov." erament, was being established in New York with branches in Vancouver, Seattle, Washington, and San Francisco It is understood in financial circle in New York that American intereste will contribute half the capital
NEW FRENCH VESSELS FOR EASTERN TRADE.
LONDON, October 31st 4Oeuvre understand that the Minis tar of Marine, in agreement with the Commissioner of Marine and Transport, has decided to construct. in the Naval arsaals Cherbourg, Rochefort. Brest, and Lorient, ten new eargo boots and six liners for the Indo-China trade
The construction of the vessels will not be completed before 1999.
PASSAGES FOR THE FAR LAST.
LONDON. October 31st.
The news that ongoing British war ships will if Mr. Walter Long can per unde the Lords of the Admiralty, convey commercial travellers and business men, affects thousands of manufacturers some of whom have as many as a score of representatives whom they wish to send abroad
Mr. Springer, the head of the Oversed. organisation of the Federation of British Industries, says that they could get im. mediately a party of 1.000 men who want to go to all parts of the world. but probably the greatest demand is for ships going to the Far East. For example, re- cently a
a man who wanted to go to Chins v could only get ship to Alexandria, whener he would try to get a Japanese vessel to take him to his destination. Another man who wanted to get to Singapore. manageri to
A passage as fer as Bombay, where he mist remain until he can get another ship.
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SUBMARINES EN ROUTE FOR HONGKONG.
Boy, November 4th Six large submarines arrived here en route for the Far East. They are the first that have ever visited Borbay,
JAPAN AND AMERICA IN SIBERIA.
WAAKINGTON, November 5th. The State Department announces that Japan, replying to a Note from the United States last September regarding the conditions in Siberia, expresses her willingness to co-operate with the Ameri can authorities there..
GOLD, FFR THE FAR EAST.
NEW YORK, October 31st. Gold valued at $400,000 has been trans- ferred to San Francisco fur shipment to the Far East.
HOUSING QUESTION AND THE HAYY.
LONDON, November 2nd The Admiralty publishes an extract from a report by the Commander-in- Chief of the China Station drawing attention to the question of housing accommodation for the wives and rela tives of naval officers, in view of the forthcoming reconstitution of the China Fleet
He pointe cut that, at Singapore. Hongkong and Wei-hai-wei, suitable accommodation is almost unprocurable. even if officers can afford the very high prices demanded. He says that Shang. hai is one of the most expensive places in the East, and that accommodation for Europeans at reasonable rates does not exist.
THE CHURCH MISSIONARY
> SOCIETY.
LONDON, November 2nd. The report of the Church Missionary Society for 1918 states that the work i Africa India and China has been fully maintained in war time, except in the war areas in East Africa, Ralestine and Mesopotamia.
The stall of foreign missionaries re- mains about 1,330,
And
native Christian workers have increased in number to nearly 14,000.
The Bocisty has 4,200 institutions, col leges, schools, and medical branches, and employs
134
and missionary doctors Aurses, besides & much larger native staff. The expenditure andor war conditions has, increased to 2413,548 and the income was £353,750, leaving a deficit of the year's working. Inclad. -258,008
ing
a um carried forward" from 1917, the total deficit is abo
281,000. this year by created with exchange India and China is even inore
serions. The cetimate for the cur rent year is over £500,000, compared with
350,000 normally.
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AMERICAN SENATE CONFIRMS SHANTUNG PROVISION.
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WASHINGTON, November 6th, The Senate has confirmed the Peace Treaty's Shantung provision by a vote to 13.
FRENCH PRESIDENT ON GERMAN.
SOIL.
STRASBOVRO, November 4th. H. Clemetceau arrived here today- hip, frat vixit ro ex-German soil for msaf
Jerk
He was accorded an anthusiastic recep tion. The cheering crowd broke through the cordon of soldiers and gave him an
ovation.
GERMAN AGENT SENTENCED.
FREDERICTO (NEW BRUNYWICK).
November 14. Werner Horn, a German agent who wall convicted of blowing up the International Bridge at Ste Croix in 1915, and who wa recently extradited from the United States, has been sentenced to the penite tiary for ten yrate,
RUSSIAN AFFAIRS
LONDON, November 3rd. Geners! Denik's coinmuniqué, dated October 31st. partially elucidates the suc cosses claimed by the Bolsheviks.
Ho says that the right wing of the Dost Army has been deiser back somewhat by the Bolshevik reinforcements.. and a Bol shevik Division which had been surround- rd in the valley of Medvyeditsa succeeded in extricating itself or the north-east with the loss of 2.000 men,
Northwards.
between Buzulak and Khoper, reposted Bolshevik attacks against the centre of the Don Army broke down with beavy losses, the Cossacks esp turing three companies of a Bovies Regi- ment and 250 other prisoners.
South of Novekbopersk, three Bolshevik regiments were defeated and fled towards the north, losing 1,000 prisoners and sight glibs.
On the whole front of 180 miles, from Yalets to Syevsk. the Belaberita beavily attackod. All the attacks east of Orel were repulsed with beavy losses
HELSINGFORS, November 3rd. General Judenitch, in a communiqué, admits the evacuation of T in the face of attacks by large Bolshevik forces.
Negotiations in respect of Finland's participation in ta Petrograd offensive have taken a favourable turn. A decision is expected in the next few days
HELSINGFORS, November Snd.
M. Lianosov, the Premier of the North- Weet Russian Government, has formally requested Finland's military aid against Petrograd re-affirming recognition of
Finland's ek you November ath.
The newspaperals
Helsingin Sanomat says that the Finnish Government, or November 1st, rejected the North-West Russian Government's remhest for
tary assistance against Petrograd.
Lopos, November 6th.
In a communiqué, General Judeniteh confirms that his A
compelled to shorten his froat
and take up new positions west of Gatchina
He adds that, after occupying Luga, the Bolsheviks advanced westwards along the railway and occupied two stations.
LONDON, November 4th. A Bolshevik wireless message claims that General Judenitch's North-West Army has been surrounded
Lexnox, November 4th
White Paper states that the cost o British intervention in Russin, since the Armistice, was approximately £80,000,000, including £33.000.000 value of non-market- able munitions and stores supplied to the Russians.
Loxnox, November 4th.
In the House of Commons, replying to a question. Mr. Cecil Harmsworth con- firmed that Professor Goode, who was arrested after he had visited Moscow, had been arrested because he came direct from the Bolsheviks.
He was subsequently released upon instructions from London.
Mr. Swan (Labourite) asked if the British taxpayer was paying for the pre- sent shipments of munitions to Riga. Mr. Churchill replied that only captured Germa ammunition was going to Riga This was being used by the Letta who were struggling to maintain the integrity of their country against the reactionary Russians absidised and assisted' by reactionary Germans. The expense of the shipments was very small.
REYIVAL OF BUSINESS.
LONDON, November 3rd. The revival of business is. evidenced by the publication in the papers of pages of advertisements of Company prospectuses, eight of which, to-day, invite subscrip tions aggregating £10,000,000, the largest being MERRTS. Lever's. who £4,000,000
want
The activities of the companies com- cerred range from margarine to soap- making, oil-mining, metal-mining, agri- culture. agricultural engineering, m production, and general produce distri bution.
Financial writers, discussing the boom, while dwelling on the risk of promoters forcing the pace and bewildering the pub- lic, point out that there are good reasons for the food of issues. These reasons include the arrears of capital require- ments secamulated during the my the higher prices requiring larger ep tal, the absorption of smailer concerns by the big industries, and the replacement of former enemy monopolies hy the British.
UNFAIR ASIATIC COMPETITI ::.
LONDON, Noveler ord. In the House of Common, repisaig to Mr. George Terrell, who askeather the Government contemplated tection against unfair Auistic competition, Sir Auckland Geddes stated that imports of Japanese manufactures, excluding food,
£700,000
were as follows:--
June July
Augustina September
600,000
430,000
* 1,000,000 A Bill
was shortly being introduced embodying the Government's completa trade policy, as recently stated by the Premier, which might affect Japan in connection with certain proposed provi sions. He pointed out that the goods im- ported from Japan ·were mostly "of " cheaper kinds and the employment of Britons in the manufacture of there would be less profitable than the production of high-grade goods for export.
THE SHERWOOD KELLY COURT- MARTIZIA
LONDON, November 4th, The Court-Martial- hrs 'ozacred that Lient Col Sherwood Kelly, who was charged with breach of the Army Regula tions in having written a letter to the Times -making gravo, charges against the British General Stain Orchangel, ne severely reprimanded.