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A PLEA FOR IRELAND.
LONDON, February 10-
In the House of Commons Colonel Sidney Feel moved the address Mr. Woolcock (Hackney) seconded. Mr. Adamson, the Labour party leader, followed, and suggested that the whole situation she be reviewed with a view to securing a lasting peace before the remini pesce treaties were ratified Referring to dis recent tour in Ireland, declared that nothing but a generous measure of self-government with no dividing up of Ireland would satisfy Irish-aspirations. He urged the withdrawal of the system of military government in Ireland.
LORD HUGH'S IRISH BOLUTION.
LONDON, Febuary 10.
In the House of Commons Lord Hugh Cecil declared would be madness to impose a bill on Ireland contrary to the wish of the majority of the population. He suggested that the Irish people be requested to invoke a public convention at which to find their own solution and to produce their own bill. The convention should be on the fines of a con- stituent assembly elected by parliamentary franchise. If they proposed republic, of course the British people were unlikely ever to agree to that and a deadlock would arise.
BRITAIN AND THE HOLAKIVIKS.
A FRENCH LIBEL.
LONDON, February 9. Reuter learns that Joffre's statement of February 7 was titterly untrue. Britain approved the draft of an Anglo-Soviet agreement regarding prisoners, but nothing else. They are now discussing the series of Allied Premiers conferences to resume at Downing Street on February 12.-
KOREANS AND BOLSHEVIKS.
WASHINGTON,ruary 9. It is officially reported that two thousand Koreans, armed principally with equipment furnished by Bolsheviks, entered northern Korea from Kirin in the night time and attacked a Japanese post, king 300 and routing the remaining 400.
THE LONG ISLAND WRECK.
NEW YORK, February 9. The liner "Princess Anne broke asunder yesterday, after the re- mainder of the crew were rescued.
LORD CURZON'S VIEWS.
LOND
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In the House of Lords, Lord Curzon expressed his help deal of the peace treaty, would have to be rewritten course of time. None of its authors, claimed a sacrosanct cu derfor it. E Germany showed a disposition faithfully to fulfik her to obligations we would do our best to aid her therein and to resume hes place among the civilized communities of the world. Lord Curzon expressed anxiety as regards the outlook in the near and middle east and emphasised the neces sity of a broadminded viewpoint in settling the difficult problems not yet decided by the peace conference.
TO LOWER OUR SILVER STANDARD?..
LONDON, February, 10.
Mr. Chamberlain cotified Parliament that he would introduce a bili amending the law with respect to the standard fineness of silver coinage in the United Kingdom and other parts of the empire."
OLD ONBEMONIAL RESTORED.
LONDON, February 10. Parliament was opened in full state for the first time since 1914.
PARLIAMENTARY PROGRAMME.
LONDON, Februáry 9.
The state opening of parliament on Tuesday marks the opening of a momentous session. A huge government programme includes a dozen first class büls, the chief whereef will be the Home, Rule and coal "measures: The latter continues government control of mines. A land bill also expected, fizing guaranteed prices" for grain over a number of years and giving farmers increased security of tenure. There is consid erable speculation regarding ministerial reshuffling. It is believed that Robert Herne will succeed Auckland Geddes Eric Geddes is also likely to retire to accept an important post in the city. It is expected that Wardle and Parker will resign. McCurdy" is the most likely successor of Roberts. It is rumoured that Chamberlain's position is uncertain. It is expected
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The Gazette publishes a decree that fixes-January, 10 as the date of the termination of the war between Britain and Germany The decree explains that it is impossible to fix the date of the termination of the present war as the treaties of peace of some belligerents are not yet ratified.
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LONDON, Feb 10.
In the House of Commons Sir Donald. Maclean announced that the Liberals would propose an amendment to the address in favour of a revision, of the peace treaties. En declared that the tripartite treaty must be revised because it now seemed as if the signature of the president of the United States to guarantee France was not going to be honoured
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HAYAS. REVIEW.
PARIS, February "th. Havas message says:—. Replying to interpellations, M. Mille rand yesterday in the Chamber of ties sirmed the continuity of F external policy and faithfulness to alliances, understanding of which assured final ictory. Speaking of the ineans at France's disposal to compel German "observance of the Treaty in the matter of coal deliveries. M. Millerand said: "It is
is my intention to warn Ger- many in face of the Gagrant vidlation of the Convention which she signed, that the delay accorded for its execution, specially for the evacuation of German territories, is suspended. The Treaty offers us finan- cial and economic reprisals, and measures of coercion even of a militery nature. I intend to avail myself, at need, of these measures. We shall exact, without excap- tion, all that is
due to as from Germany necessary we shall have recour to all' the means provided by the Treaty
In regard to the delivery of the accused Gerrans, M. Millerand added that the Conference of Ambasadors would consider the measures to be taken and come to decisions. All the actions of the Allies would be directed by the principles which he had explained to the Chamber.
M. Millerand obtained a vote of COD- dence, the voting being 500 for to 10 against.
THE PROFITS IN THE COAL INDUSTRY.
LONDON, "February 6th. In Recordance with a promise made by Mr. Lloyd George to the Miners Federa tion on the 5th inst the report of the accountant appointed by the Government to favestigate the finances of the cool in- dastry has been issued. The report finda the estimates on which an increase of subsequent reduction 6 per too, and the sub
of 10 per ton were based were, on the whole, reasonable, but the revenue was underestimated to the extent of about £30,000,000 due to undervaluation of ports and bunkers. The report conside that an increase of 36d. per ton instead of ad. would have sused.and it estimates that there will be a surplus ou March alat next of £0,000,000-whereas the minera estimated the net profits to be £34,000,000.
WHAT IS THE MATTER?
THE CHINESE THEATRE.
Of course, when we venture for fun with our Friends to a native theatre of the Chinese quarter, we take it for granted that the music will be 100 loud for our soft Western ears and the songs and dialogues rather too long to our täste-time is a precious item with us. But we do admire the gorgeous costuming, and we love the Shakespearean simplicity, the uncon- ventionality of the staging: In the middle of the most pathetic, tear-shed- 'ding scene the prima-donna turns round to her attendant to improve the -smoothing of her hair or the adjust- ment of her bonnet-unless she chooses sip her national beverage with affected grace. Of course, you have witnessed the climbing of moun- tains and horse-ridding in the stage- a perfect joke..
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Well, this will be soon a thing of the past. In these times of discon- tent and general criticism, it seems that the Chinese themselves are no longer satisfied with their theatrical art. A literary mandarin from Peking. Mr. Soong Tsun Joulg, iol- lowed by a pleiad of students, is sounding its funeral gong." Away, he claims with a symbolism and a medieval linguage that we no longer understand; away with the singing that dilutes the feelings and weakens the intrigue. In these times of co- education, let us have men and actresses playing each one their part (if we except Mei Lau Fang, the finest impersonator of women's characters). Let us have a plain realistic dialogue in pure Western fashion, stories tree- to life and modern thesis that make the audience reflect on vital pro- blems. Does not that sound 1b- senian or Oscar-Wildish?
Amateurs of the quaintness of an cient days and, of Oriental oddress do hasten to fill your ears with the sound of cymbals and taastams, to refresh your eyes with the brilliant colouring of Eastern robes, ere this treaty.picturesque pageant gives way, Jalls
WASHINGTON) February 9. The Senate adopted by 62,votes to 10 Senator Lodge's motion, which was supported by both Democratic and Republican leaders, in favour of securing a speedy resumption of the Senate debate on the peace
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LONDON, February 9.
A Moscow wireless says that Allied warships árs bombarding Cders
HANDLING THE SIEN TEINERE
LONDON, February 9. Seventy Sinn Felners were deported in warships from Cork Most elaborate precautions against rescue were taken, Including presence of an aeroplane.The Sinn Felners raided an explosives factory at Arkiew and seized half a ton of wellenlfe.
SWISS AGAINST FEMALE VOTING.
BALZ, February 91 Plebiscites at Balb tejected men's suffrage by 450 votes to 6711, and at Zurich by 88-249 votes
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