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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, APRIL 14r.· 1910.
PEACE TREATY ALMOST
READY:
ALLIED AGREEMENT ON QUESTION OF
INDEMNITIES:
EXTRAORDINARY CROP OF RUMOURS IN PARIS,
ALLIES EVACUATE ODESSA: NUMEROUS SUCCESSES AGAINST THE BOLSHEVIKS.
THE BRITISH ARMIES DEBT TO THE BRITISH EMPIRE.
THROUGH RECTER'S AGENCY. }
THE PEACE CONFERENCE.
WAIT AND SEE
Pans, April 6th.
interviewed 12 Mr
Linyd George Paris, emphatically declared that there was no difference of opinion among the pegotiators, but they were often faced with technical difficulties, which could only be solved after a thorough examina. tion
For example, as regard, reparation, the Allies and one compron principle, hamely, that Germany must pay to the
last enny that she was able to pay, but It was sufficient to draft a note and It was neecEBE EV present it to the enemy to demand guarantees, to study methods of payment, and be in a position to say to the enemy, when he pleaded insufficiency of his resources, that he must do this and give that
WHY 19 PRESIDENT WILSON RETURNING?
LONDON, April 9th. President Wilson's request to Washing- tou in hasten the departure of the liner has occasioned an extraordinary crop of
rummers in Paris,
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The requcag is interpreted by the French Press and by American corres
dents as an indication of his dis satisfaction at the course of the discus. sions, and a hint that he is prepared to quit the Conference, unless it gets back to his Fourteen Points" and the Armistice ternis, which he feels have been recently ignored.
On the other hand, Reuter's corres pondent in Paris learns that the citua tion in America imperatively requires the presence of the President, who is receiv ing constant appeals from his political supporters to refara.
I1 is pointed out that President Wilson's signature to the Peace Treaty ig unnecessary. Mr. Robert Lansing and
That meant some difficult work which colonel House are fully empowered to
represent him at the Conference. PRESIDENT WILSON'S HOMEWARD JOURNEY.
was complicated by the fact that the most capable experts did not agree on the asset to methods of liquidation or be uliceted.
Mr. Lloyd George, replying to a remark by his interviewer that the public was unable to understand why, before every thing else, Germany was not presented with a bill and compelled first of all to acknowledge her debt, said: --
"Who says we are not doing that? Who says we have not decided on that. Can the people not wait until we have finished and judge our work instead of Let the public wait a -our intentions?
few days. It would then be able to give ita views, not on rumours but on facts."
INDEMNITIES.
LONDON, April 10th. Mr. Lloyd George's telegram to Mr. Kennedy Jones was in reply to a tele gram signed by over 200 embere of the House of Commons declaring: The
greatest anxiety exists owing to persist ent reports from Paris that the British Delegates, instead of formulating the complete financial claims of the Empire, are merely considering what amount can be exacted from the enemy. Our con stituents expect that the first action of the delegates will be, as you repeatedly stated in your election speeches, to pro sent the bill in full, make Germany acknowledge the debt, and then discuss the ways and means of obtaining pay
meat.
The telegram was sent on the initiative of Mr. Kennedy Jones and seven other Unionists with a view to strengthening the bands of the Prime Minister."
TREATY WILL SHORTLY BE READY.
President Wilson
PARIS. April 114.
thu has ordered
transport George Washington to -dapart for France at the earliest time possible.
OVERSEAS TROOPS.
A TRIUMPHAL MARCH THROUGH
LONDON,
In the House of Lords, replying to Lord Denman and Lord Stanhope, Vis
FIGHTING BOLSHEVISM,
THE CRIMEA AS A BASE.
PARIS, April 8th.
It is now reported that the evacuation of dessa is imminent.
Le Matin says
THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS. BRUSSELS SUGGESTED AS PERMANENT SEAT,
PARIS, April 6th.
THE ARMENIAN ATROCITIES. IMPORTANT ARRESTS IN TURKEY,
CONSTANTINOPLE, April 4th.
The Police and Allied gendarmes havo made important arrests in connection with the Armenian massacres. Among those
[count Peel said that it had been decided that the Allied troops will probably retire ter, slates that a Committre consisting arrested in Halip Pasha, the uncle of
that there would be a triumphal march of the Overseas troops through London, but, pending the working out of parti- culars, he was unable to announce the He would take into con- precise date. sideration whether the march should con- sist of complete units with guns, traue- port and everything.
Viscount Harcourt hoped that no time would be lost, as thousands of Australiana and Canadians ware leaving for Home daily. He hoped that representatives of troops from the Crown Colonies, mouy of whom were coloured, as from the West Indies, would be included, in order to receive a tribute to the sacrifices they made.
Viscount Peel said that the Government quite appreciated the point that Overseas troops included men from the Crown Colonies
BRILISH ARMIES' DEBT TO
THE EMPIRE.
STIRRING DESPATCH BY SIR
DOUGLAS HAIG.
LONDON, April 10th. Sir Douglas Haig, in a despatch dated March 21st, describes the advance of the British forces into Germany and the occupation of the Cologne bridgehead.
He briefly reviews the chief features of military interest in the operations of the British Armies on the West Front during the time he commanded them, and thanks those able and gallant officers who assisted him in the task
Dealing with the new Armies, Sir Douglas Haig says that the whole Empire may be proud of the achievement of building up successfully, in the very midst of war, great new armies on anore than the continental scale, capable of beating the beat troops of the strongest military nation before the war.
M. Hymans, the Belgian Foreign Minis
behind the Dneister in order to protect of Professor Orlando, Baron Makino, Colonel House and General Smuts have Bessarabia and Rumania,
The Allies are fortifying the Istunus | been appointed to consider the question of Penkop in order to keep the Crimea as of making Brussels the sent of the Lengue
base and have Sevastopol from the of Nations. Bolsheviks.
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ALLIES EVACUATE ODESSA.
LONDON, April 8th. It is officially confirmed that the Allian evacuated Odessa.
ODESSA CAPTURED.
PARIS, April 9th.
A telegram from Moscow, dated April 7th, reports that Soviet and Ukrainian troopà captured Odesen,
ALLIED INVASION OF ODESKA. PARIB, April 11th. The invasion of Odessa by the Allied forces is confirmed officially-American
Wireless
A GENERAL APPEAL FOR
VOLUNTEERS.
LONDON, April uth. The arrangement, for the dispatch of a British relief force to Murmansk, in Russia, is being pushed forward rapidly as possibly.
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WAR DEBTS.
WHAT THE ALLIES OWE BRITAIN.
Laxos, April 9th.
In the Buure of Commons, replying to Mr. Arnold, Mr. Baldwin said that the Allied obligations to the Toited King dom on March 31st were £1,608,447,000 and the Dominions' obligatioma £696,000.
THE NATIONALIST RISING IN EGYPT.
RAILWAY OFFICIAL KILLED.
CAIRO, April 3rd.
A mob in Cairo to-day murdered the State railway official, Mr. Dykes; also a
Greek resident. Order was restored in the afternoon. Six were killed, and a number injured, in the disturbancea. CASUALTIES ON APRIL 3RD.
CAIRO, April 4th.
A cummuniqué slates :--- During yesterday's disturbances the troops several times were obliged to fire on the ob
Nine were killed and a wounded. A
number of the casualties wag due to a householder wantonly firing on the mob. QUIET REIGNS,
From Murmansk it will be in a favour. able position to proceed at the first opportunity to the Archangel front. The main furce will procved in two sections.
It is intended that the main force shall The War consist mostly of volunteers. Office will, probably, make an immediate appeal for volunteers not only to the troops of the Armies of Occupation and A the men preparing for overseas garri. sons, but to discharged and demobilised
mez.
RUSSIAN NATIONAL ARMY'S FIRST APPEARANCE,
LONDON, April 10th.
North
A British communiqué from Russia states:
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The Liverpoola and the Yorkshires, That we were able to accomplish this assisted by a 'company of Russiane, de- The Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Mr. F. Roosevelt, has announced that the stupendous task was due partly to the fended Shredmechenga on April 5th, loyalty and devotion of our Allies, and while the Russian National Army, fight transport George Washington will leave the splendid work of the Navy, but
ing for the first time, defended Bol un Friday, April 18th-American Wireoainly to the wonderful spirit of the
abeozerki on April 1st.
Bassian howitzers were, in one instance, British race everywhere in the world.
withdrawn from the gunpits and reversed At the outset, lack of instinctive dis-
at.a range of 400 yards against the enemy cipline placed our new troops at a dis
Ion akis. Canadians, South African, und advantage, but during the last two years The sailing of the George Washington | the discipline of all ranks of the new
Russians were among the Air Force pilots
has been altered from April 14th to
Armies, from whatever part of the Empire, and observer, who rendered great assist- April 11th
they came, was excellent.
Irak.
THE
"GEORGE WASHINGTON " LEAVES FOR BREST.
WASHINGTON, April 8tb.
GENERAL SMUTS RETURNS TO PARIS.
FARE, April DiL. General Smuts has arrived berc. Probably, Mr. Lloyd George will return
to England next week to speak in the House of Commons on April 15th on the work of the Peace Conference, returning to Paris the next day.
THE FATE OF THE EX- KAISER.
ALLIED DISAGREEMENT.
PARIS, April 8th.
The Council of Four this afternoon dis cussed the question of responsibility for
the var
French diplomats affirm that Great Britain and France agree that the ex- Kaiser is legally guilty and that his extradition must be demanded, and that he must be brought before an Inter- Allied Court. America, however, whilst admitting the ex-Kaiser's responsibility, does not countenance the taking of legal It is hoped, a Mr. Bonar Law has arrived here to proceedings against him. ponfer with the British delegates on the vid media will be found. faal terms of the Preliminary Poace Treaty. His arrival is regarded as an indication that actual decisions of the main points of the Treaty have been reached.
PARIS, April 8th.
RIOTING IN BOMBAT. FOOD CONTROLLER'S OFFICE ATTACKED.
BOMBAY, March 27th. Discontent among the retail dealers of
ance.
BOLSHEVIST DEFEAT AT
SHREDMECRENGA.
LONDON, April 10th.
The Universities and Publis Schoola of the Empire had again proved that they were unrivalled in the formation of
A British communique from North character, which is the root of discipline.
Not that the Universities and Public Russia states:---
Schools enjoyed the monopoly of the quali-The attack on Shredmecrenga, on April lery preparation. The enemy casualties ties of making good officers. The life of 5th, was preceded all night long by artil-
numbered 400.
CARU, April 4th. All is quiet in Cairo to-day
DEPUTATION FOR ENGLAND.
LONDON, April 8th.
In the House of Commons, replying to a question regarding the situation in Egypt, Mr. Cecil Harmsworth stated that General Allenby had issued a proclama tien stating that, as order, in a great ensure, was restored, Egyptians wish. ing to leave the country were free to do
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It is understood that a Ministry is now
Ministers will visit England, in response being formed and that a deputation of
to the invitation already twice given by the British Government
Envar Pusha.
WEST AFRICAN CIVIL SERVICE.
PLEA FOR INCREASED PENSIÓNS.
LONDON, April 9th.
In the House of Commons Mr. 'Archi- bald Hurd urged the increase of pensions of West African civil servants in view of the increase in the cost of living.
West Col. Amery replied that the African Pensions had been calculated on a specially liberal basis; therefore, thera i was no special reason for treating West African pensioners more favourably than those of other Colonies.
Lard Milnor was well aware of the difficulties of the pensioners owing to the rise in prices. He was consulting the Governments of the Colonies generally in this connection.
GERMANY.
SECOND CONGRESS OF SOVIETS.
COPENHAGEN, April 9th. A telegram from Berlin, dated· April eth, glates that the second Congress of the Soviets of Germany opened that day, when 243 delegates were present.
The Government, took extraordinary military measures in connection" with the Congress even searching the public in the gallerica for arms, The whole atmos phere was electric.
The Congress adopted the Independent Socialist motions, demanding the 'release of Herr Ledebour, the immunity of Socialist members, and that the Congress. be held on lines similar to those of the National Assembly. BAVARIAN SOVIET GOVERNMENT MAY NOT SURVIVE,.
LONDON, April Bib The latest news of the situation -in Bavaria indicates that the Soviet Gov
not long ernment in Munich may survive. It is reported that, already, dissensions have broken out between the. Communists and the Majority Socialists.
The German Government has announced that it recognises the Hoffmann Govern- ment and not the Soviet Government of Munich ne the supreme authority in Replying to Major Wedgwood, Mr. Bavaria. Opinion in the Bavarian Cecil Harmsworth stated that be under-country districte livided for and stood that General Allenby's proclama-ngainst the Boviet Republic, tion included permission to come
THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY. England for person, originally debarred
COPENHAGEN, April 8th. A telegram from Berlin states that the from doing sp.
Constitution Committee of the National Assembly resolved, by a large majority, in favour of holding an election for the Assembly every' three years,
THE LATEST INFORMATION.
LONDON, April 9th.
to
In the House of Commons, at question Lime, Mr. Ceil Harmsworth stated that
DANZIG.
the latest information was that the situa❘ ALLIES NOT LANDING TROOPS AT tion in Egypt was quiet. No further disturbances had occurred sinee the riot
in Cairo on April 3rd.
arranged.
BERLIN, April 5th- The railwaymen are threatening to striko on April 10th. The Tageblatt warns them against such action, because
The issue of periodical official sinte ments regarding the situation was being the Entente are not landing troops at Danzig only on the condition that the transportation of troops by railway Beroes, Germany proceeds rapidly.
A NEW MINISTRY FORMED.
the British Empire had generally proved sound under the severest tests, and while giving the men whom it was an honour for any officer to command, it furnished officers of the highest standard from all ranke of society and all quarters of the and the second, with the support of the that the new Ministry which was formed
world.
Promotion had been entirely by merit. The highest appointments were open to the humblest, provided they had the necessary qualifications of character, skill and knowledge.
Many instances could be quoted of men who from civil or comparatively humblo occupations had risen to important Coun- nauda. For example, a schoolmaster, a lawyer, a taxi-cab driver, and an ex- Bergeant Major had each commanded Brigades, while an editor had commanded a Division.
Sir Douglas Haig concludes with a "very warm and sincere unknowledgment
The main attack was carried out by 2,300 men, exclusive of reserves, divided The first 1988 into three detachmenta. ordered to carry out a reconnaissance,
third, was ordered to capture the village by an attack from the south and the west. A greater proportion of artillery than usual was employed in this attack.
The Bolsheviks aim wie to break through to the Drina and out off our southernmost troops on this river.
BIG BOLSHEVIK OFFENSIVE
BEGINS,
COPENEAGEN, April 9th. The Lettish Headquarters, announces that a big battle between Letts and the Bolebovike occurred near Schlock. The
latter were repulsed.
An attempt by the Bolshevike to re- capture Mitou failed.
These attacks are believed to herald the beginning of a great. Bolshevik offen
*
QUELLED.
of the great debt of all ranks of the sive against Lettland and Lithuapia. Armice in France to our kinsmen and CHINESE DISTURBANCE kinswomen of the British Empire for their unfailing support, by thoughts, prayers and work, thoughout the long The inet that President Wilson cabled grain resulted in rioting. Two thousand years of war. Their trust and confidenon wavered. Their labours never to Washington instructing the Navy dealers, armed with hamboos, attacked nover Department to send the liner George the office of the Assistant Food Controllor consed. No sacrifices, hardships or priva
tions were too great, provided, thoroby, Washington to Brest is being regarded and assaulted a Parson assistant.
as confirming the belief that the Pranty will shortly be ready.
LONDON, April 10th. An official statement from Egypt sayı:. General Sir Edmund Allenby reporte
EMPLOYERS AND WORKERS. The Cabinet has accepted the amend ment to the Constitution enabling the on April úth, under Rushdy Pasha, was workers to collaborate on an equal foot- well received,
ing with the employers as The Provinces are now quiet, but there wages, conditions of labour; and the have been some demonstrations by the entire economic development of produc peasantry, while anti-Armonian disturb- tive forces. ances by roughe occurred in parts of Cairo on April 9th.
CAIRO STILL DISTURBED.
LONDON, April 11th. An official statement from Egypt
atutes:--
General Allenby reports that Cairo is outwardly quieter, but there is still some disturbance in the poorer quarter, hooli- gana showing animosity to the Armeniana. und Grecks.
Tho now. Ministers are in conference with the representatives of Government employés who recently-struck.
The staff of the Beato Railways resumed work, excepting the men in the work- shops.
The Provinces are reported quiet. SIR DOUGLAS HAIG.
LONDON, April 9th. A British official statement from North Russin suya:
A disturbanco. by Chinese workmen at Murmansk, on April 7th, was soon put down. The majority of the rioters were RECEIVED BY THE KING arrested,
Two Red Finn attacks south of Sedeja
LONDON, April 8th. were repulsed.
HM the King-received Sir Douglas North Russian troops occupied
Bolsberik patrol.
A Police enquiry in being hald. Up to that the needs of the troops might be Gapnavalok on Lake Vigozero, capturing Haig this morning on his appointment as
adequately supplied." the present there have been no arrests,
Commander-in-Chief of the Home Forces.
BRITISH TRADE
DEALINGS IN JUTE UNRESTRICTED.
LONDON, April
The Press Bureau states: Dealings in juts are now unrest
THE SILVER MARKET Silver is quoted at 40 3-166. market is quiet.
THE JEWS PRIDE OF RACE.
aims nad objects of the League of British Jews were explained at a meeting of Jews, recently, in West Hampatekti Town Hall by Major Laurie Magnus, v of Sir Philip Magu
He said thore was no room in the league. for half-baked Jews who claimed, the privilege of Jewish descent and declined be obligations of Jewish faith. Anfor the exclusion of foreign Jawa, tisdir critica Inlled to understand that they were Was there united in a national osuse. any Jewona who had lost a husband or ∞ son in the war who did not repudiate shume lying doctrine of a duel nationality 1