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CABLES.
LATEST CABLES (THROUGH RIUTEK'S AGENCY.] INTERNATIONAL OUTLOOK
BETTER.
FRENCH EXCHANGE IMPROVING STEADILY.
PARIS, December 14th.
Chiefly as the result of the recent Franco-British conversations, to be re- sunied in London by M. Brisud shortly, the international outlook is much better. French exchange is improving steadily.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, DECEMBRE
LATEST CABLES,
DUTCH EAST INDIES.
NEGOTIATING A LOAN IN THE
UNITED STATES,
ROTTERDAM, December 15th. The Minister for the Colonies is nego tiating a loan in the United States of & bündred milion dollars on behalf of the
Dutch East Indies.
EARLIER CABLES.
THEIR TRADE, POTENTIALITIES
DESCRIBED.
LONDON, December 14th.
MOPLAH SURRENDERS. POSITION OF THE BANDS BECOM. ING DESPERATE.
Losmos, December 14th. The India Office reports that extensive
THE GERMAN MINISTER} AT PEKING. PRESENTATION OF HIS
CREDENTIALS,
PERING, December 8th,
1981.
· COALITION ATTACKED. DUKE OF NORTHUMBERLAND'S
MADAME LOTTE
CONCERT
CALL FOR SECESSION.
The Blind Home at Pokfulum and The Duke of Northumberland, address Home for the aged at Kowloon should ing a Northumberland County Unionist benefit considerably from Madame Lottie so far 97,500 have surrendered, while China, in company with Dr. von Borch October 9th, explained why he can no surrenders of the Moplah rebels continue. Dr. Boye, the new German Minister to Association meeting at Newcastle on Cordon's strenuous endeavours in their 281 have been killed in encounters with and Mr. Nebread, and also officials of longer support the present Government Musiclovers' appetites had for some time behalf which resulted i 3 ∙orowd- troops during the last few days.
ed attendance at last night's concert. The the Foreign Office, had an audience of and why he considers the Conservativo position of the remaining bands is becom the President in the Palace xesterday party should immediately secede from the past been secuously whetted by sedin ing desperate.
morning and presented his credentiala. Coalition. For the past three years," tively worded advertisements and tickets Dr. Boye briefly, addressed the Presi-said his Grace, the Government's policy old "like the proverbial hot cakes." The TRIBESMEN ATTACK CONVOYS.
deat. The following is a translation of the has been based upon no principle of any desirability of holding the concert in the DELHI, December 15th.
nuaber present seemed to suggest the address: Mr. President: Following the sort or kind, nor does it seem to have Five hundred tribesmen, including termination of the world war, I have had hay definite end in view, beyond the Theatre which is more suitable for such Waziristan Militia deserters, attacked On the other hand, the business. crisis Natherlands, lectured before the Royal inflicted seventy casualties. The British the first German Minister in Peking, been primärily due to lack of courage,]
Sir Walter Townley, ex-Minister to the British convoys in the Tochi Valley and been appointed by my Government to be retention of power.. Its mistakes bave gatherings and more comfortable, and where the acoustic properties are likely to soems ended and the volume of trade is Society of Arts on trade with the Dutch stubbornly resisted and drove off the regard it ap as honour to be chosen for shown by the refusal to face facts, want do the artistes more justice. Several of increasing daily.
East Indies, drawing attention to, their attackers. The casualties included two
this appointment. In international rela of confidence in the British public and the singers last night appeared at times potentialities,
British officers killed and three wounded. tions mutual help and co-opération. general opportunism. Since the war the to sing a little flat, due undoubtedly to
spiritually and economically aro impor Government has been faced with wide- the room, FRONTIER FIGHTING. tant elements contributing to the material spread revolutionary agitation in parts -
Madame Lottie Gordon bore the brunt SKIRMISH WITH INDIAN OUTLAWS. preaperity of their respective countries of the British Empire against law and of the work of organisation and last and in my capacity na German Minister order and established forms of govern-night rendered super-service at the piano. PESHAWAR, December 14th.
to China, I shall always be ready to coment. These movements. all closely co- She opened the programme with a very operate with the Chinese authorities inordinated, have one end in view-the des- brilliant rendering of Polonaise by friendship between Germany and China. largely controlled by the organisation own compositions, which showed her a the hope of bringing about a closer truction of the British Empire and ava Chopin, and later gave a couple of her The recent Sino-German commercial
known as the Third International, with most gifted writer. the "Minuet in E- ful ally of this sinister organisation and
FRENCH COLONIAL
EXHIBITIONS,
ALL EASTERN COUNTRIES TO BE REPRESENTED.
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OPENING OF PARLIAMENT. ONE OF THE MOST MOMENTOUS SESSIONS IN HISTORY.
PARIS, December 14th.
LONDON, December 14th. General Gourand, French High Cou-of Parliment says that he summoned
A skirmish between outlaws and the The King in his speech at the opening frontier constabulary resulted in missioner in Syria, arrived in Marseilles Parliament at an unusual time in order severo rearguard action in which the com- and paid a protracted visit to the colonial
that the Irish agreement, may be immedi- mandant was killed and the assistant ately submitted for their approval. There exhibitions to open next spring. Eastern countries will be represented.
LATEST CABLES. - WASHINGTON CONFERENCE. CHINESE AND JAPANESE APPROACH AN UNDERSTANDING.
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WASHINGTON, December 15th.
نوکر
All will be no other business during the pre-commandant wounded, while there ware treaty signed in Peking botween the re-headquarters in Mascoa The must-power dat " appealing most to the ear. A bevy
A communiqué states:-The Chinese and Japanese continued the discusalon of the Tsingtao-Tainan Railway and have "approached an understanding on several features of the question.
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CHINESE IN JAMAICA.
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sent session. The King erat with heart-six other police casualties. Eelt joy that an agreement had been reached after negotiations protracted many months, affecting the welfare not only of Ireland but of the British and AGITATION TO PREVENT INFLUX. Irish rares throughout the world. He end the strife of centuries and Ireland earnestly hoped that the agreement will
KINGSTON (Jam.), December 14th. as a free partner in the Commonwealth The Mayor and Council are agitating of nations forming the British Empire with the object of urging the Government will secure fulfilment of her national to prevent the udur of Chinoso, on the ideals.
ground that it is pauperising the com- munity. A vessel is in port from China There was intense interest in the State with over three hundred emigrants, the opening by the King of one of the short-largest number brought in one ship. It est and one of the most momentous
is feared that this will be the beginning Sessions of Parliament in British history of n tide of emigration which will over The crowds along the route, lined by the run the island.. military, cheered their Majesties and Princess Mary driving in the State-coach to Parliament.
·OHINA AND SPECIAL SPHERES OF Peers and Peoresses, whose sparkling There was an unexampled array of coronets and jewels made a magnificent scene in the House of Lords.
INFLUENCE
WASHINGTON, December 14th.
The brevity of the King's speech aur- prised everyone. -
ROYAL DUTCH DIVIDEND. SHAREHOLDERS APPROVE PAY- MENT IN SCRIP.
presentatives of the German and the Chinese Republics fully demonstrates the these disruptive movements is the British of all damsels presented her with a friendly intentions and purposes of the Labour party, which, while professing to number, of well-deserved foral offerings— each other in their economical and the forces of world revolution, first by two governments and, peoples towards represent the working man, is really his a mute but eloquent tribute to what had
bitterest enemy. This party is assisting been done. spiritual relations. In my capacity as its Socialist policy of hostility to capital- Judging by the volume of applause, German Minister to Pcking it wil afford is whereby it attacks the very basis of Mrs. E. O. Drake found immense favour me the greatest pleasure always to co-turing discontent and arrest, prevents in- florid Bacio" is known here, and industry, and, by deliberately manufac with the audience. Her rendering of the operate with the Chinese officials in the dustrial recovery and increases unemploy last night it gained an imperative encore, furtherance of the interests of the two ment. Its policy is not the reform of Tosti's LATER.
"Good bye" being given. countries. I trust Your Excellency, the tion. Secondly, while professing to be also submittel. To those who waited to industrial organisation but its destruc Sullivan's Per Wandering One" was seat, max one enduring good constitutional and loyal, it shelters every the end and many did, Mr. E. Bus chaert health and that China will enjoy con species of revolutionary extremist, and gave great pleasure with two well execut tinual prosperity.
even finds jobs for agents of the gang of ed violin solos. Diedaining "fireworks," The President, H.E. Hsu Shih-chang, criminals in Moscow, who occupy posts the player gave a quiet interpretation of in reply, expressed his great pleasure to op Its national executive and in the Drdia's famous Souvenir," and "Le receive Dr. Boye as the first German Parliamentary Committee of the Trades Cynge."" Minister to China after the world war, Union Congress. Political trade unionism pathetic. Mr. W. R. Crow sang with his His touch is sure and sym- adding that he was gratified to learn is utterly rottén and corrupt, and under-usual sweetness and clearness, in Italian, that the now representative of the Germined with sedition. The people most to and the King's English, and in conjunc man Republic was once in China and was blame are the moderate Labour leaders, tion with Mrs. Cameron gave Verdi's. experienced in Chinese affairs. The Pre-who support this imposture and play up" Home to Our Mountains." His "Fair- sident further said that China is ready to the revolutionary element in order to ings" appealed most. to co-operate with Germany economically retain, power.
Mrs. W. W. of their mutual interests and, inally, be As well as spiritually in the promotion misery and unemployment are rife, the voice and gave a most expressive render- At this moment, while Pearse revealed a beautiful mezzo-soprano wished prosperity to the German Govern political coffers of the leaders are filled ing of "Romance" from Mignon and ment and people.
with wealth beyond the dreams of avarice, Fairlie's "Beloved
i and gained to ea Bccured out of trade unionista as political sore, Mrs. A. O. Brawn also earned a The now French Minister, M. Fleariau, levies, and trade union funds are used similar favour with the "Flower Bong will be received by the President in audi-to keep the agents of Moscow in lucrative from Faust, ence in the course of a few days.
Interest centred in the billets in trade unions. The Labour appearance of Miss D. Stobart and here party is the principal agency and support again the audience was insistent upon an of these revolutionary movements, and it is principally fear of this party and the Williams, and Mr. J. Gibbison added Mrs. D. Cameron, Miss N. erroneous belief that it represents the their quota to a long programme, whilst working man which are responsible for the efforts of several dainty little fairies the fatal course the Government haa (Honor and Rosamund Hancock, Mary A Peking message dated December 7th The Duke of Northumberland proceeded with Mrs. Railton supervising, in selling Banders, Gillian Pearse and Iris Taorton). circulated by Asiatic News Agency says: to refer to the binn Fein insurrection in programmes and chocolates must not be Mr. A. Sz, Minister to Washington, Ireland as infinitely the most, dangerous forgotten. During the evening Madame suggests that China should take part in of the subversive moments, because it was Gordon took the opportunity to thank the commission of Jürists who are com- blow at the heart of the British Empire, those present for their attendance and for ing to the Far East for the investigation "Sinn Fein, under the guise of national the practical sympathy shown in her of the Chinese judicial systems and the aspirations, is," he said, largely a Bol efforts on behalf of the two Institutions, Courts of Justice in connection with the shevik movement, and a few months ago and enlightened Chinese officials and secret terrorist society formed in New others do not regard the mere acceptance York, known as the Irish Republican proposed surrender of extra-territoriality received £3,000 from Russia. The move in China by the Powers. Responsible
ment is now entirely controlled by a
by the Powera of the principle of
At a meeting of the Far Eastern Com mittee. the Chinese delegation presented a detailed statement regarding special spheres of interest, to which China parti- when
The House of Commons was crowded it reassembled in the afternoon. cularly objects. The Japanese requested The Premter was loudly cheered on his time to study the statement, before dis-entry. cussing it.
The Japanese have telegraphed to Tokyo China's counter proposal to pur chase the Kisochow-Tsinanfu Railway. A few days delay in the conclusion of the Sino-Japanese negotiations may therefore ba expected. China is reported to be ready to pay in bonds, but the Japanese desire further security. It is noteworthy that the Sino-Japanese negotiations bave boon conducted entirely in the English language in the presetice of the British and American representatives.
AMSTERDAM, DOUvember 14th. "A meeting of the shareholders of the Royal Dutch Petroleum Company animously adopted the proposal of the management to pay the next dividend in scrip instead of money.
DUTCH MILITIA “BILL." STRONG OPPOSITION AND CLOSE
VOTING...
MOVING THE. ADDRESS. address in the customary form with an Colonel Sir Reginald Hoare moved the addendum stating that the Commons, having considered the Irish agreements, his Majesty on the near accomplishment were ready to ratify, and congratulated
THE HAGUE, December 14th. of the work of reconciliation, to which and a number of the Right and of the After strong opposition from the Left his Majesty had so largely contributed..
Independenta, the Second Chamber passed the Militia Bily by 60 votes to 48.
The Right Hon. George Barnes (Labour) acconded, after which the Ulster member, Mr. Ronald McNeill, unexpectedly sug gested an adjournment until the House knew whether Dail Eireann accepted the agreement.
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VISCOUNT GREY'S VIEWS.
FIRE AT SYDNEY. "LONDON,, December 14th.
HEAVY DAMAGE At Manchester Viscount Grey said the real difficulty in the Far East at present The Speaker replied that Parliament
SYDNEY, December 14th. was the question of China, which had not was independent of any outside decision. been solved by the Washington Confer.
Damage to the amount of £900,000 was Mr. Lloyd George, who was loudly cheer-caused by fire at the Pastoral Finance once. The danger of the Chinese ques-ed, said that the Irish agreement had beer Association's building, in which thirty tion was that while China remained in a received with delight and hope through thousand bales of wool were destroyed. alate of chaos the 'countrics interested in out the civilised world. (Cheers.) It had China might be drawn into interference, been criticised in some quarters as a which might produce great difficulties be humiliation to the Britain. Empire, but"
BILLS OF LADING.
EXTRA-TERRITORIALITY, CHINESE VIEWS ON THE CONFERENCE DECISION.
taken."
abrogation of the consular jurisdiction Brotherhood, which was a German agency in China as any remarkable success for during the war and initiated the present the Chinese delegation in Washington, revolutionary agitation in India-one of
encore.
PICKPOCKET CAUGHT.
REDHANDED.
Shadowed by a Chinese constable in
tween themselves, besides considerably the Dominions, all of whom acclaimed the LLOYD'S MEMBERS APPROVE THE because this was premised by the Mackay the most sinister and formidable organisa Lascar Row, a Chinese seaman was seen-
injuring China.
There was only one hope of safety in the Far East at present-namely, that the Powers interested in China should be maited in consultation.
THE TWENTY-ONÉ DEMANDS TREATY
WASHINGTON, December 15th. The Chinese delegation has requested the abrogation of the famous Sino-Japan- ase Twenty-one Demands Treaty of 1915 and of Ell treaties granting special spheres of influence in China.
U.S. REPORTED. TO AGREE TO BETENTION OF THE MUTSU.
WASHINGTON, December 18th. It is understood that the America delegates have agreed to the Japanese reservation regarding the retention of the Mutsu instead of the old 12-in. gun ship Betsu on condition that the United States Navy is permitted to retain two of her newar ships, the Colorado and the Wash ington instead of the Delaware and the North Dakota, Britain's counter-modi- fications remain to be arranged.
The navy Imitation programme will pro- vide for the status quo regarding Pacific fortifications. The agreement does not apply to Hawaii, Japan itself, Australia, Dr Now Zealand.
AMERICAN COTTON CROP. INDUSTRY SERIOUSLY BY EARLIER
UNDER ESTIMATE.
LONDON, December 14th. An-unparalleled altuation in connection with the American cotton crop reports is now revealed, says the Manchester Guard san. The crop is now officially estimated at 6,340,000 bales, possibly more com pared with only 0,500,000 as officially indi- cated on October Ist.
The Cotton Bureau states that the Earlier estimate was based on figures sup- plied by the growers, who seriously over- stated the reduction in acreage compared with last year.
agreement, were not in the habit of re- joieing over the humiliation of the Em pire, for which they had sacrificed so much.
IRELAND'S CUARANTEE.
The Premier, referring to the negotia tiona, said it was becoming manifest that in Ireland there were men on the other side who took risks in fighting to make peace between the two great races.
HAGUE RULES.
LONDON, December 14th.
approved the Hague Rules of 1991 relat "A meeting of members of Lloyd's ing to bills of lading, etc.
Treaty long ago. In view of the existing tions the world has ever seen. It is fin- to take a purse from the inside jacket political instability and financial bank anced and directed by those who care of a man who was who was busy examin- rupter together with the insubordination nothing for Ireland except as a means of ing a hawker's wares. The complainant of the Tuchuas and Super-Tachuas destroying this country, and has estab. did not miss his purse until the constable in Peking, it is to be feared the question part of Southern Ireland." After severely Magistracy yesterday that his two friends towards the so-called Central Government Jished absolute deputism over the greater
called out.
The culprit told Mr. Lindsell at the will
be shelved after a thorough investi- criticising what be described as gation of the Chinese judicial system by Government's policy of surrender, due to the constable pick up the purse, and the internationa jurists. It is true to fear of the Labour party and of the peo then come along and accuse him of steal- say that the discussion of the Chinese ple," the Duke of Northumberland said it ing it. Dolondant said that these mon question is proceeding smoothly at Wash was evident that by establishing martial were prepared to go into the witness-box ington; but, so far. China has secured law in Ireland, and enforcing rigid dis- and swear that the constable picked up no actual success. All China's proposals, cipline, an effective system of reprisals the purac. Export restrictions on Burma rico have real question is how to put them into-jernment would then have been responsible said that they did not see the arrest at have been accepted in principle; but thecould have been instituted, but the Gor- When the men were called they both.
BURMA RICE CROPS FAVOURABLE.
DELHI, December 14th.
Referring to the proposed Dominion status for Ireland. Mr. Lloyd George said it was difficult and dangerous to attempt to define such, but Ireland's guarantee in the exercises of such status been removed. Crops are favourable. lay in the fact that other Dominions would feel that their own position was encroach upon Ireland's rights. He em jeopardised if an attempt were made to phasised that there had been complete acceptance of allegiance to the Crown and membership of the Empire.
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PORTUGUESE CABINET
RESIGNS.
SPLIT IN THE COMPONENT PARTIES.
-LIBSON,December 14th
ONCE TO EVERY WOMAN,”
Referring to the limitation of Ireland's forces, the Premier mentioned the dan ger otherwise of the creation of two rival The Pinto Cabinet has resigned owing armies in Ireland and a possible conflict to a split of the component partics. with Ulster. Replying to an interroga tion as to how the Government proposed to enforce this provision, the Premier Baid that if the treaty were broken, the Empire was quite capable of dealing with the situation as it had dealt with breaches of treaties by far more formidable Powers As regards naval safeguards, of securing unquestioned free access to Mr. Lloyd George explained the necessity Irish ports in time of need.
Referring to the clause empowering Ire the Premier said that the safeguard lay land to impose tariffs on British goods, in the fact that Ireland was more do pondent upon Britain than vice versa. Mr. Lloyd George announced that at Act of indemnity would be introduced.
DAIL EIREANN TO DEBATE PUBLICLY TO-DAY..
LONDON, December 14th. Dail Eireann opened publicly in Dub lin and discussed the details leading to and their powers.
practice,
therefor, which did not apparently suit its all.
purpose, so reprisals were parried out The Magistrate: What is the good of and the Government disclaimed responsi. telling lies? You are convicted. THE BANQUE INDUSTRIELLE.bility. The result was disastrous. It Asked why he left his employment on placed a weapon in the hands of political the ss. Takada, the man said that ho opponents and disgusted supporters of the was got well."Not well," exaculated Government. If this policy was deliberate Mr. Wood, You are well enough to loaf it was nothing short of disgraceful. Let about the streets and pick pockets. You us try to believe it was merc ineptitudo.are telling lies You will go-to-prison-
for three months."
CREDITORS' PETITION TO CHINESE GOVERNMENT.
BUCCESSION OF INSULTE.
Chiness creditors of the Banque Indus- The Asiatic News Agency says: The trial de Chine have petitioned the Gov erament urging that the Ministry ofeinment was forced to admit the Irish After a lengthy war of words the Gov- Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of leaders to a confereico without im- Finance should take up the question
The speaker proceeded to consider the
about the re-payment of the deposits and sing any conditions and to submit possibilities of the negotiations-breaking- other funds by the French Bank without to # succession of insulte, which down, saying he did not believe the break- seraal Jewel Production de luxe, atarring hold Mr. Wong Ko-win, former Minister by Mr. de Valera to
"Once to every woman," the big uni- further delay. The petitioners want to culminated in the message despatched up of the Coalition would involve the re Dorothy Phillips and supported by Mar of Finance, and Chinese President of the which had at last induced the worm to country," he said, is longing for a Con- the Pppe, turn of the Labour party to power. "The days only at the World Theatre at 5.15 by Chinese depositors and other credi. dignity. Having referred to the truce as and firmaces. If the party continues to garet Mann, is now being run for four Beaque, responsible for any loss suffered turn and assume an attitude of outraged servative Government, for its straightness and 9.15 p.m. each evening. This picture tora because, since the spring of 1990, is a picture of mother-love and when the shaky condition of the French goes to show the Republicans never intend- ciples and selling its birthright for a a farce, his Grace said, "all evidence commit suicide by being false to its prin- sive chord in every human heart. It is and a run on it was feared, be azueded it in order to humiliate Great Britain indeed, turn from them in disgust. But woman's quest that will strike a respon-institution became known to the public ed the conference to succeed. They want mess of pottage the British people may, elaply and beautifully told, yet has one has over produced-the great panic scene the Bank was not in an insolvant-posis ministration Should they consent to pros and cous. It is question whether of the biggest scenes in it that the screen
One statement after another; misleading to complete their plans for continuing whatever our fate may be, this is not a in the Metroplitan Opera House follow- tion. Further, for the sake of the French settlement 1 will only be because they we do an honest thing or not; whether the Chinese public into the belief that war and setting up their republican ad question of expediency, of weighing the ing the shooting of Aurora. Meredith commercial prestige in the Far East. believe it will afford a better vantage we are true to our convictions or false to (played by Miss Phillips) on the stage especially in China, the creditors demand ground for attacking this country in the them. But if anybody prefers considera. Miss Phillips is an actress who can the publication of all documents and car-future." Dealing next with the position tions of expediency to those of principle: portray every emotion with ease finesse and aão ís, in addition a beautiful the French anthorities, and the of the Conservative party, the speaker let him reflect that our party, little-de----
and respondence which been passed between first 45 woman. She performs wonderfully well, Legation in Faris concerning the pro-responsibility for a settlement in which as it has never had in history. Could we asked, " are you and I going to assume serving ne is, has such a chance now. home and mother and all the loved ones million france for the relief of the donment, of all our principles, surrender millstone and its humiliation we could a school-girl; next leaving posed flotation of a loan of five hundred we do not believe, which means the ahan. only free ourselves from this Coalition heights of fame; third, on the brink of
Bank, and the Bank's exact position in to rebellion, handing over the loyalists of sweep the country, and we turn from this.
and has shaken the confidence of the trade in the Bureau. The low crop estimate Eventually a motion by Mr. de Valers her career; and fourth, as the woman including the Fukow Port Construction caused a stiff rise in prices, followed by was adopted, despite the opposition of with society at her feet. The rest of the scheme and the reling Electric Trans that country! No; if the Government derers, and to betray our friends and, our that the Bureau had been badly misled
sharp decline when it became evident Michael Collins, Commandor of the cast is flawless, and includes. Margaret | ways. In order to hasten' mattera & want to effect such a settlement let them principles "The Duke concluded: "For: Some largely profited by the rise, but the the afternoon, and that to-morrow's pro-
1.R.A that the Dail meet privately in Mann in one of the most beautiful special conference of the cordo it with the help of the Taberal and Heaven's sake let us have no more to do gánézal effect has boon-seriously-detri-ceedings, when ratification or rejection screen, and that gifted Danish actor, meson M. Fleutian the new French us have no part in it."
mother roles ever portrayed on the be held shortly for discussing ways and Labour parties, but for Heaven's sake let with this business. It is a daily and mental to the industry.
will be considered, be publis.
Bobert Andersen.
hourly. humiliation to every honest and Minister has recently arrived in Poking (Continued as foot of next-column-) -loyal citizen." (Loud-cheers.)
"Bo serious an error in unprecedented. the appointment of the plenipotentiaries to conquer the world and reach to gold this country as well as its concessions, Ireland to their fate and civil war in prospect in order to hobnob with mur