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TURKEY'S PUNISHMENT.
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HAYAS REVIEW:"
of
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PARIS, May 8th.. A Havos message says:— In a speech delivered at the closing sessien of the Inter-Parliamentary Con mercial Conference, M. Millerand gave reminder of France'a vitality and power LONDON, May 11. of recovery. Ho emphasised the fem The fifth part of the Turkish treaty limits the Turkish armed forces armination of the French nation to
obtain reparation to fifty thousand effectives, including not more than 2500 officers and the vinces of ration for the devastated pro- He said he resolutely sultan's bodyguard of seven hundred. Compulsory recruiting is abolished, accepted the policy of work and restric
Liona
Tan of its riebest Departmen is The freedom of the straits is guaranteed by the creation of a zone in which had been systematically laid waste.. It is the fortifications will be demolished and in which France, Britain, and asking too much of us to demand int
we should think flesa of the Italy will reserve the right to maintain military-naval, and "air
enemy yesterday, while we still
from suffer forces. The Turkish navy abolished, except certain vessels terrible ravages. Fr
is
France is working since for peace and fishery duties. The Turkish air force is also the last month of 1019 Exports have been increasing. The first three months of this The sixth part regulates the return of prisoners of war, and year have given wonderful resulta; the suppressed. the maintenance of the graves of the fallen. Special provisions are exports have almost doubled the total of inserted regarding allied graves in Gallipoli. The seventh part provides last year for the same period. We have
pearly reached the figures of for the constitution of Allied military tribunals to try those who committed increase continues and we have every acts in violation of the laws and customs of war and who are responsible ground to believe that it will we can for the Turkish massacres during the war. The Allies reserve the right to count upon our economic situation being completely re-established. America designate a tribunal or to bring the accused before the tribunal of the statistics admit that during 1919, the first League of Nations..
year of the work of reconstitution, France was second only to Great Britain among PARIS, May 11.
the exporting European countries. Does that mean the France can carry out this effort of reconstuction alone without the na of the Ailes? Would it be absurd to suppose 30 One of the great lessons of the war has been that the fates of al nasions are linked together.
The Turkish treaty was handed over in the Clock Room at the Foreign Office in the presence of M. Millerand, presiding over a distinguished gathering of allied diplomats. M. Millerand informed the delegation that Turkey is granted a month wherein to deposit observations. Tewis Pasha received the document in trembling hands, and shortly acknowledged it in a voice shaken with emotion. The session lasted only five minutes.
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AMERICAN RAILWAYS.
It the
The Times New York corresponder Subject to the provisions of the treaty the parties agree to the main says that the executive bends of the rail- tenance of Turkish sovereignty in Constantinople but the reservation is State Commerce Committee, declared that ways, testifying before the Senate Inter made that if Turkey fails to observe the provisions of the treaty or of the bless financial help was forthcoming from supplementary treaties or conventions, particularly as regards the protec not distant future would and it impossible the Government American railways in the tion of minorities, the allies may modify the above provisions and Turkey to move perishable or non-perishable food agrees to accept any dispositions which may be made in this connection ordered 513 locomotives and 2,700 freight to the market. Already the railways had The navigation of the straits including the Dardanelles, cars, involving an obligation to the Banks sea of Marmora, and the Bosphorus, will be openfin future, both in peacetime of $8,000,000 and wartime, to all merchantmen, warships, and aircraft without distinction. The commission controlling, the straits composed
representatives. of the United States (if and when the American government is willing to participate) General Labour Confederation has been the British Empire, France. Italy, Japan, Russia, Bulgaria (if and when Russia and Bulgaria become members of the League of Nations), Greece and Rumania, one each. Representatives of the three last named powers will have one vote each. The others will have two votes.
will be
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FRENCH STRIKE MENACE. "
PARIS. May 11th. To-day indicated that the power of the breken, despite the fact that it was re- zarded as the greatest and best organised transport workers are almost unani- "Industrih! organisation in Europe. The woasly ignored the strike order,
VIENNA DEMONSTRATIONS.
VIENNA, May 14th.
A moriter paratie of 200,000 demonstrat
ed against the reaction in favour of a tax of capital. There were no disorders, bus treatiesa Communist meeting at Lizz was follow-
The eighth part of the treaty provides for faznial reparation by Turkey for losses caused to the allies, enumerated as follows conc, expenses of the allied forces in occupation after the operation of the treaty; two; similar expenses since Oct. 20; three, indemnities for reparation of damages suffered by allied nationals. The ninth part contains economic provisions, re-establishes various non-political and conventions, and lays down. the future principles ed by serious rioting. The barracks were of settlement regarding companies' concessions in Trkey and territory ceded by Turkey. It provides for the elimination, if thought fit, „of German, Austrian, Hungarian, and Bulgarian economic penetration of Turkey by requiring Turkey to liquidate the property of, ex-enemy nationals. Special provisions are included enabling the acquisition of the. railways under German control..
THE FINANCE BILL..
THE LEVY ON WAR WEALTH.
LONDON, April 11.
stormed and firing casued. Twe civilians were killea and 10 wounded.
OIL IN BRITAIN.
LONDON, May 11th.. In the House of Commons, replying to Viscount Curzon, Mr. Kellaway said that eleven oit vells had been dried in Bri tain. One had been abandoned on to the presence of much water..
100,000 gallons of oil had been produced which had been stored pending the decision of the oil rights. Nine other wells were being drilled.
UNREST IN IRELAND.
In the House of Commons, during the debate on the second reading of the Finance Bill, Mr. Chamberlain said he hoped the estimates of expendi-
PARIS, May 11th. It has been ascertained that a third dre on the supply services, which in the current year were reduced by constable was killed on patro. He was £822,000,000, would be.' further reduced by £250,000,000 next cycling to Dunworley to investigate year. He earnestly advocated the consideration of the desirability of
reports of åring there
Another murder occurred when a Police a tax on increased war wealth as an insurancs against a levy or Sergeant and a constable of the Cava It would add to the security of capital and disapppoint Hut, which stubbornly resisted a Bian
Force capital.
were ambushed near Clonoutly the hopes of those wishing to see the present commercial system Fein attack on January 31st. The Ser break down under the weight of war. If such a tax could be made to geant then led the garrison. He was produce approximately £500,000,000 this year he would be able to reduce escaped unhart, although shot at by four killed instantaneously. The "constable the excess profits duty to
per cent this year and to assailants. anticipate its rapid extinction, leaving the corporation tax with a similar moderatë flat rate: on all concerns "coming within the scope of the excess profits duty. It is noteworthy that the, committee considering the levy war wealth has not yet issued its report.
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FAMOUS LITERARY MAN DEAD.
New Yokk, May 11, William Dean Howells, the American man of letters, and friend of Mark Twain, has died at the age of 83. He was born in Ohio.
COUNTY CRICKET.
LONDON, May 11.
Leicestershire heat Hampshire by 144 rums.
REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION,
CHICAGO, May 11, Senator Lodge has been chosen as temporary chairman of the Republican National Convention to be held on May 3.
ARRIVALS.
DEPARTURES.
May 13
May 13,
The
HANGSANG, BH, 1,350 kata, from Bestow, Capt. Holmwood,
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from Bwatow, Capt. E Walker, D. & Bark Agents B&B lat Co., Whart
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from Bangkok, Capt. Možno, B.S, CAL. The La, KAIFONG, Brit, AUT Joner
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The PAKWO, DHL 1,147 tous, from Hallow, Capt. T. Dahl, Kwon Bing B49.
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JAPAN AND THE CONSORTIUM.
WASHINGTON, May 10th, The State Department is informed that Japan has withdrawn all objections to the formation of the Consortium of Bankers to promote a loan to China A Note has been prepared accepting the terms of Great Britain, America and Frazice.
THE MEXICAN FERMENT.
New Yoak, May 9th. The Mexican revolutionists announce that the garrisons of four towns have joined the revolt.
It is reported that General Villa, whe is near Chihuahua has declared a truc with the revels with she object of joining forces
wish them
All telegraph and railway" communications between tha United States
have been a border and Mexico City Five American destroyers left Keywest,
WASHINGTON, May 10th.
for Tampico
GALVESTON, May 10th. Caranza, is reported to be in hiding in" Vera Cruz which the revolutionists afe occupying. Hft
entarily expec
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WILSON'S ADVICEN
WABRINGTON, May 10th, President Wilson, has telegr plied to the Democratio lendars of the MABU (Jap), Capt the Presidential campaign
requesting the Democratic Par genti, M. B. K. left for favour of the Versailles Tron:
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