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NEW FRENCH PRESIDENT,
PARIS, January 17.
M. Deschanel was elected president of the Fresch Republic by 734 votes-Havas.
THE RELATION OF THE) BALKANMATES TO THE
GENERASITUATION
IN EUROPE...
In 1958 over 2.000.000 American
troces took up positions at the firing
lire north-east of France.
Before a large audience at the World's Chinese Students Federation' yesterday. Generat Tsiang Tso-ping. formen Vice-Minister of War, who has just returned from à tour of investiga- The forces under the command of tion in Europe. gave a very interest-the Central Powers were thus separ- jag lecture on a subject that has been ated, resulting in the surrender of usually looked upon with indifference Turkey and Austria, which placed by the Chinese, namely the Relation Germany in an isolated condition and of the Balkan Stares of the 'General made her beg for peace. Situation in Europe.
The lecturer says these States are spoken of as the Near East as dis- tinguished from China and other nations in the Far East. Inasmuch as affairs in the Near East had. during the war, engaged the exclusive atten- tion of the Great Powers so that events of the Far Easa were relegated to the background, the settlement of the Near East questions will mark the beginning of earnest treannect of Far Eastern issues. In view of this, says General Tsiang, the fate of the Balkan States is not without some concern m Chine The main points of the lec- ture are that the Balkan States was the womb of the European War: it was the stage on which the curtain of
the war fell and its outstanding.com- plications. unless removed in good time, constitute the fuel of another disastrous conflagration." The follow ing is a very brief resume of the
•lecture:-
BEFORE THE WAR.
Turkey. in its prosperous days, set up in the Balkan States Rumasis, and the Southern part of Austria-Hungary | in a typically tyrannical règime.
Ware of Turkish power encouraged Balkan States to seck support from European Powers to throw off the the yoke of the Turks.
Russia offered a helping hand with the aim of capturing the Dardanelles for easy access to the Mediterranean.
Germany and Austria became, in- terested in the Balkan States situs tion, seeing in it a possiblity of creat- ing a new situation which would put Berlin and Vienna in direct touch with Asit and Africa..
Great Britain and France also put their fingers into the pie of Balkan politics in order to make sure that no natier should assume the role of dictator over Balkan aFairs.
The Crimean War virtually placed the Balkans under Russian control and the Russo-Turkish war which imposed on Turkey a humiliating defeat made Russia's position a source of alarm to Europe.
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Treaties concerning the Balkan States signed in Paris and Berlin weakened Russian "influence and re- sulted in the transfer of certain terri- tories acquired by Russia to the other Powers. Italy struggled in vain for
a share.
January 19, 1919, Temperature 66
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Are Americans coming to the wooden shoes as an expedient for reducing the cost of footgear? It would perhaps be more appropriate to say "going back to the wooden shoe," for it is probable that leather shoes for work wear are recent acquisitions in the families of 25 per cent of America's population. They or their parents wore the sabot öf the European peasantry and work Ing classes It is, seen. some parts of America to-day and has been worn in previous years. The Allies discovered that the sinus by persons who preferred it to the tion at the Balkan States, was the prin- leather shoes, and who declare that cipal decisivo factor of the war be-
once the knack is acquired the wood- cause the Cent Powers were usingen shoe is easily and comfortably Serbia as the centre of military sup-worn. Economy, however, is the plies and activities. This mainspring motive behind the wooden shoe in of German strategy was captured by Europe. Even to-day a good service. the Allies on Sept. 15, 1918. able pair of wooden shoes may be bought for $1, and a man who is at all skilful in the use of simple tools can make his family's every day shoes during his spare time. It is simply a useful form of whittling. And the shoes need not be crude and rough. With well selected wood, skil ful carving, energetic polishing, and the judicious use of paint and or naments, a pair of sax ata can be made that would at least attract more attention than the most elaborate. example of the shoemaker's art." The wooden shoe is associated with poverty and servility, even in Europe, and there is not much likelihood that it will become popular in Amèrica, where servility or anything that suggests social class distinctions, is regarded as undemocratic and there- Sore un-American and intolerable: It recommends itself, however, to persors who are satisfied with their work and are not averse to resorting to an economy of proved worth, or seem to indicate, as to their social standing. As to its comfort, that is a matter of doubt, but-certainly it encourages greater freedom for the feet than the shoes worn without audible protest by many persons.-- Indianapolis News,
Having shown the rategic import ance of the Balkan States, as being the direct cause of the Great War, the lecturez mentions certain conditions of the new situation arising out of the Paris Peace Conference. that inspire in the minds of students of world politics the fear that the outstanding problems of the Balkan States. may bring about another war. The strug- gle between Serbia and Fraly for con- trol of the Adriatic, the readiness of the Bulgarians and Turks to attack Greece when an opportunity comes, the resentment of Hungarians' to be ruled by Rumanians these are some of the factors of future unrest in, the Balkans.
Referring to the international situa- tion, General Tsiang says that the financial strain is being experienced by almost all the belligerent nations with the exception of America while labour agitations confirm the belief that the assertion of rite rights of) labour will produce vital changes in world politics.
CRAIGENGOWER CLUB DANCE.
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--ARRIVALS,
The 8.5. "Hai Hong" arrived" yesterday, from Swatow, with 400 tos of general cargo.
The ss. "Pheumpenh " arrived yesterday, from Haiphong, with 1,800 tens of rice.
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The s.s.Chibir" arrived yester day; from Haiphong, with 2,230 tons of rice.
A most enjoyable evening of Danc- ing and Song was experienced by all who were fortunate enough to be invited by the kind Committee and members of the Craigengower Cricket Club to the first of a series (3) of dances this popular institution usually gives during the winter season. · The Club House has since their last dances been so extended and improved upon that last year's visitors found it diffi- cult to locate the old part from the new. The decorations were as usual The ss. "Scharnhorst" arrived splendid and so lasteful that it would yesterday, from Saigon, with a gene- be difficult for another and if possible.ral cargo. greater) artist, pir" himself against the C.C.C.'s famous decora- tor. The hosts, we found their usual smiling selves. generous to a fault and as genial to strangers as to friends. The floor, for a new laid one, was
Providence" arrived quite good. only requiring the freyesterday, from Canton. quent polishing of it by humen feet |--
The s.s. "Porthos" arrived yester- day, from Haiphong with 885 tons of general cargo.
The 5.5.
to bring it to the highes: standard of The s.5. Fomi Maru" arrived perfection. (0.ye gentlemen of ye yesterday, from Keelung with 2,286 Committee N.B.) The String Band tons of coal. was excellent when it did arrive, albeit they arrived a wee bit late, bowever Volunteer Pianists came only
The fear of Russia 'made Austria stick together with. Germany: and Italy, on account of her disappoint-too willingly to the rescue and did
The ss. "Takeno Maru" arrived yesterday, with 1,250, tons of salt.
The 5.S. "Chongva" arrived yesterday, from Haiphong, with 500 tons of general cargo.
The ss. "Cornelia" arrived yes. terday, from Hongkong, with "300 tons of rice.
ment, decided to join hands with these thoroughly well. The participators of The sis. "Pinang Maru arrived two nations. Thus the Triple Alliance Terpsichore evinced their appreciation yesterday, from Kobe. was formed.
of the String Band by clapping for The Triple Alliance emboldened · many an encore. Among the Artists. Germany to seek the mastery of the of the String Band was a little Nipper Adriatic, "and" Russia, feeling uneasy who at the tender age of 11 ought to over the trend of events, entered into have been in bed; but he did his Alliance with Great Britain and France share of the work right manfully and in order to put up 1 united front seemed proud of it too, I caught sight against the Central Powers.
of him receiving some petting by one or two of the ladies present and of substantial even something more
The 99. "Sinkiang” arrived to which, was more to his heart. One day from Anoy, with a general lady rendered a Spartish song that cargo. was the treat of the evening, all voices were hushed and dancing, ceased as. everyone listened to those lovely throaty Nightingale trills which were at once a charm and a revelation to the assembly and at the conclusion of The s.3. "Hin Sang arrived yester. which the applause nearly brought | day, from Sandakan, with 4,085 tons down the house, I mean of course the of general cargo.
DURING THE WAR. Serbia which has borne with un- usual patience Austria's cruel treat ment. adopted a submissive attitude; towards the case of the assassination of the Crown Prince of Austria.
Germany and Austria regarded-the assassination as an excellent opportu- nity for seizing the Balkan States. thinking that Great Britain and France were not ready for war.
Greece promised to help Serbia to resist Bulgaria in case of war. The
King of Greece insisted on neutrality
old parts of it, the new additions being
too strongly built. Then another of
as Serbia was at war with the Central the guests. (a gentleman this time)
The 3.3. Chip. Shing" arrived yesterday from Honggay 2,172-tons of dust coal.
Powers assisted by Bulgaria and not being of an irresistibly jovial disposi-there's an end to all good things, and at war with the latter alone. Veni- tion, caught on" as it were, to a we, one and all, were very reluctant zuelos, the Greek Premier, sided by tune that was being played by one of to leave. I. as much as any, although the Allies, made Greece declare war our local favouries "-Dickie" who, a non-dancer. The only fault of our on Germany.
with his usual good-jiature volunteered hosts. is, they make us too, warmly Bulgaria had been on inimical for an extra, the twain being both wekome hence the reluctance to terms with Serbie and Rumania, and, good, the former 13 d vocalist of no leave such a field of unalloved, hap- prompted by the desire of revenge, mean order and the fatter we know piness and delight, and if this is not threw her lot in with the Central so well that no praise to him is neces- the best proof of all that the first Powers...
sary as a pianist, anyway the com- dance of the Craigengower Cricket In 1915 France had only two divi- | bination was thoroughly enjoyed, even Club is a great success. I would like sions and Great Britain ode division the dancera themselves joined in to know what is. stationed at Salonika. Schsequent catching on to the, time and snappy "There will be a gloom, in the land reinforcements increased the French sentences of the song. The evening of Hongkong- they do not give forces to eight divisions; Bruish, four was very for advanced when we left andher dance and we hope that the divisions; Greek, three divisions, I, being one of a party)" yet there Committee will not choose too distant Serbian, over six divisions. These were still quite a goodly" number of a date for a repetition of last Satur- forces were all employed on the guests remaining who seemed lodged' day's most enjoyable evening. Balkan Iront
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