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JULY 7TH. "1919.
GERMANY'S ADMISSION DEFENDS ON HERSELF FAR EASTERN CABLE CUTLER, PALMER & CO.S.
He was of the opinion that "the im mediate andmission of Germany to the
NEWS.
Lengue would be a mistake. The date of [BY COURTESY OF THE ** HONAKONO CHINESE
Germany's admission depended on herself. (Cheets)
If Germany created obstacles and show. ed that the same old spirit animated 'her;" she woull not accelerate the date, but if she really showed she had broken with the past, and that the fires of war had puri. Bed her soul, and if she realised that the policy the last 150 years had been a bitter mistake, then she could accelerate
(rasqua REUTER'S ADENCY.] THE PEACE TERMS. BRITAIN'S TASK IN THE FUTURE
Loxpos, July #rd. Th Premier, continuing his speech on the Peace Terms in the House of Commons, pointed out that Germany used her Coiunies in South Africa in the date.
The sooner that ene about the better order to stir up' sedition and rebellion: against the Union, and her Colonies it would be for Germany and the world. elsewhere as hass for preying on the commeres of adjuerne Colonies. It would have been folly if we had renewed many's opportunities for mischief.
PUNISHMENT OF WA MURDERERA.
THE LATE GERMAN COLONIES.
Referring to the German Colonies, the Premier said thase would not be distri Ger-buted among the conqugroes, but be administered by the Great Powers on behalf of humanity. The Mandatory Powers would differ according to the par- The Tribundi which would sit inticalar territory concerned. London to try the Kaiser would be un Inter-Allied one - (Renowed cheers.) The offers guilty of subniariné outrages would also be tried, and they would get an absolut fair trial. (Cheers.)
The Premier Challenged anyone to point out a single act of injustice in the Pence Terus or anything which are perfectly impartial Court would not have adjudi cated in exactly the same way
THE REINGTYNESS"OF GERMANY'S OFFENCE
The Premier, referring to the criticisin that though the individual conditions might be right, the cumulative effect was crushing, and that the Treaty, though i might be just, might not be wise. phasised, the heinousness of Germany** offence: also that Germany had suffered less than the other countries in the War!
In
Germany's crime must be marked. The world could not take these risks atzin The German people were not being punish ed for the crimes of their Rulers; they German nation unitedly and enthusias tically approved the war.
HIGHEST DEMANDS OF JUSTICE AND WALK PLAY
MORE MANDATES FOR BRITAIN. The same applied to New Guinea, but did not apply to Togoland, the Cameroons and German East Africa. It would be found that the conditions of the mandates set up there would be the same as applied by the British Colonies all over the
world.
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THE EMPIRE'S RESPONSIBILITIES INCREASED). The responsibilities of the British Empire, under those mandates were Something like enormously increased.
sun.000 square miles had been added to the already gigantic charge on the Em pire's shoulders a charge which had ba undoubtedly fulfilled in a way which had won the wonder of the whele world
THE INTERNATIONAL LABOUR CHARTER. Referring to the Labour Conference, the Preinier said it was a matter of the greatest importance for the world's future industrial conditions. It was in tended to secure better and more uniform Flabour conditions, and when it was borne in mind that at least three-quarters of the artaies that had won the great victors were drawn from the working-classes of the various nations, it was felt that they had won a right to a corner of their own.
MR. G., N. BARNES CHEAT EFFORTS. He was glad that it was largely through the initiative of Mr. G. N. Barnes that this charter had been added to the Treaty, He hoped this machinery would enable. the establishment of some permanent means of arranging a level of labour.
COMMERCIAL NEWS."] CHINA'S REFUSAL TO SIGN THE TREATY
SHANGHAI, July 5th The Government has not replied to Luk Tsing-cheong's telegram asking permis- sion to resign, because the Government is considering what steps to take now that China has refused to sign the Peace Treaty.
Excepting the American Minister, all the Foreign Ministers remain cool.
Chun Luk is being blamed by various Powers for Chinn's refusal to sign. He has tendered his resignation and has fed to the Western Hills. Chu Sai-chéong has sent a man to summon him back
THE POLITICAL SITUATION, Tuan Ki-sui gave a dinner in his re- sidence on July 3rd, in celebration of the restoration of the Republic. After din ner, a number of important persons met to discuss the political situation, but without result.
ו.
HOW SHU-MOO THE NEW
PREMIER
Chu Sai-cheong has introduced a pro- posal to appoint Chow Sha-oo Premier. The On Fook Club, having come to an agreement with Tuan Ki-sni, is now will ing to accept this proposal. Chow Shu- moo is making preparations to form a Cabinet.
MESSAGE FROM PARIS DELEGATES.
The Chinese delegates in Paris. have sent a circular telegram addressed to Tong. Shi-yi and Chu Kai-kim stating that now that China has refused to sign the Treaty, the diplomatic situation has become more difficult, and China is in danger. Both the North and the South must make concessions and effect peace immediately, so as to save the country.
PRESIDENT AGAIN TRYING TO RESIGN.
Owing to the diplomatic situation and
The Premier anhesitatingly challenged anyone to point to a single clause in the Treaty which did not accord with the sterness and highest demands of justice and fair play. The Premier said that the Allies were determined that the Treaty should not be a scrap of paper. The guarantees included the disarmament of throughout the world and not handicap Germany and the destruction of herping countries, so that white labour the financial difficulties, Chu Sai-cheong
would be well treated in competition inis again trying to resign. The British delegates had anhesitating.neutral markets with 'countries where the ly proposed that the reduced German conditions of labour were inferior.
That was the great purpose of this great Arny be voluntary and of long service. thus leaving the mass of the people uncharter. trained and rendering, it impossible THE EMPIRE'S SHARE IN THE QUEAT VICTORY, Germany to raise huge armies. same applied to the Navy
Arsenals.
THE TRIPLE ALLIANCE.
The
He proposed to introduce a Bill deal ing with Anglo-American guarantees in the event of an unprovoked attack on France. (Cheers.) France had a legiti toate reason for serious apprehension when Britain and America bad gone home sad when the gallant men of the Domin ions-(cheers) who fought so bravely in France-the Australians, New Zealand ers, South Africans and Canadians, who hid wou the deepest French affection, had departed, and France only saw the Rhine between her and a fee who had trampled ber ruthlessly and torn her flesh two within "living memory.
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FLANCE'S EVER PRESENT DÅNGER. France had said: We would like to know that you Britons and Americans. who helped to emancipate our soul, are still behind us against wanton aggris sion."
He invited Parliament to say Yes." (Cheers.)
He did not agree that it showed lack of faith in the League of Nations. The latter would be valueless unless it had the auction behind it of strong nations prepared to stop aggression at a ma ment's notice. The document only bonad Las in case of wanton provocation by
Germany.
THE ARMY OF OCCUPATION.
The Premier proceeded "to emphasiso that no country had a greater share in the tremendous victory of the Allies than the British Empire.
He pointed out that the Empire raised 7,700.000 soldiers and sailors-(loud cheers)
-and
Lonna talling raised War £9.500.000,000.
The casualties of the Empire totalled over 3,000,000, not including sailors, of whom 15,000 were killed.
The Navy and the Mercantile Marine kept the sa, and without them the war would have collapsed in, six months.
During the last two years of the war, the Empire not only bore the heaviest burden in the fighting in France. but the whole burden of attack in Turkey, which had crumbled to dust. (Cheers.
LET US REJOICE LIKE MEN"
The Empire's great record showed what great people cauld be achieved by a united and inspired by a common cause. Let us rejoice like men who are under no delusion that our troubles are past and in that spirit which has enabled us to overcome them. It will also enable, us cheerfully to face the future. Let us not waste our strength prematurely in fight- ing each other.
THE BEAT TASK IN THE FUTURE.
[THROUGH RETTER'S 'AGENCY. ] CHINA MAY STILL SIGN PEACE TREATY
PARIS, June 30th. In spite of their refusal to sign, the Chinese continue to participate in the proceedings of the Peace Conference.
The Delegation is now awaiting instruc tinns from Peking.
It is stated in Conference circles that it is still possible for the Chinese to sign, if they so desire.
NO SECRET GERMANO-JAPANESE
TREATIES
PARIS, July 14, In regard to the recent discredited rumour of a secret Germano-Japanese Trents, it is authoritatively minted that Germany, during the war, made several
sides.
tempting offers to Japan to change
Perhaps the most important of these offers was made in 1917 when Germany offered Junan a free hand in the Dutch Colonica, including Java and Sumatra.
The British Government: on learning this, communiented it to the Dutch Gov- ernment.
These offers received no consideration by the Japanese Government.
THE FLAGSHIP OF THE CHINA SQUADRON,
LONDON, July 1st "The new light cruiser Hawkins will be The Premier most solemnly declared commissioned at Chatham on July 24th that in order to prevent the country sink for service as the fagship of the Com ing under its burdens and wounds wemander-in-Chief of the China Station, The other guarantee, said the 'remier.must cost effectively use the resources of was the Army of Decupation in France. Britain and the Empire,
He urged the people to support the FRENCH LESSONS They did not wish to keep the Army on the Rhine a single day longer than was Victory Loan " in order to reap the and if Germany fruits of victory. Ench must give such absolutely necessary, showed good will and gave the necessary strength, goodwill and co-operation as he guarantees, France was quite prepared to could. reconsider the question of occupation at the proper moment
He ridiculed the idea that now that' Peace had come, all would go right with "NO UNNECESSARY EXPENSE FOR GERMANY. out any effort.
Britain was directly interested in the THE ROAD LEADING AWAY FROM PROSPERITY, question of the cost of the Army of He pointed out that output had Occupation, because she did not with to diminished and cost of production is, impose any unnecessary expense upon creased. That was exactly the opposite Germany, which would be the first charge road to the road leading to prosperity, a3. upon the Indemnity Fund.
even the Bolshevista in Russia had begun
The Government had an understanding to discover.
with France. that the moment Germany Ee concluded by appealing for my carried out the undertaking with regard operation and the maintenance of a spirit to disarmament, the cost of the Army ofof patriotism, which alone could bring Occupation should not exceed 340 millions to a real and glorious triumph. (Loud marks.
cheers)
An agreement on that point had been signed by President Wilson, M. Clemen ceau and himself. It did not requien ratification.
THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS.
WELL DESERVED TRIBUTES. The Premier, in the course of a fitting tribute to the Dominior's representatives, mentioned the names of Sir Robert Borden, Mr. W. M. Hughes, Mr. W. F Lastly, said the Premier, there was the Massey and General Botha-(cheers)-- guarantee of the League of Nations, who had participated in some of the most arcat hopeful experiment which had only difficult Conimissions, notably the Terri been rendered possible by the other con-torial Commissions for adjusting the ditions of peace. It was due to the world extraordinarily "delicate and complex to try the experiment carnestly.
ethical, economie and strategic questions
war...
The League unfortunately did not mean which had arisen. We owed a great that we should never have war, but ideal to the ability and judgment with would be justified if it prevented on which they discharged their functions.
(Cheers.) He begged nobody to He also paid a tribute to the great body sncer at the League. (Loud cheers, espe of experts who had helped on innumerable cially from the Labour benches.)
Commissions, and whose hard work been He believed the experiment would the admiration of the foreign delegations, succeed. The League would make crime He also paid a tribute to the splendid d'ficult and unsuccessful; therefore, he services rendered by Lord Robert Cecil looked hopefully and confidently to it for and Bir F. E, Smith in framing the great things for humanity,
corcuant of the League of Nations
G. MOUSSION,
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