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BRITISH, LABOURITES' PREDICAMENT.
Threat of a National Strike of Seamen,
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London, Jans 12. The pradicament of Mr. Bammy Macdonald and Mr. Jowett continase to arouse 'grest interest,
Captain Tapper, of the Sailors' Unior, states that he has warned the Premier, that if a naval crew is put aboard the ship by which the delegates wished to sail, or if a destroyer is used to convey the delegates, there will be ■ national strike of seamen
to morrow.
Mr. Wilson, President of the Stilors' Usion, states that the delegates were trying to leave by another part which was tele graphically warned and pickets were posted. It transpires that when the ship by which the delegates meant to sail left. Mr. J. B. Roberts, the Labourite M.P., remained behind also, although he was not boycottsd.
THE ADVANCE In the WEST.
Our Holding of Ypres a Miracle.
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London, June 12. M. Beach Thomas, writing from Headquarters, says that the most interesting of all that is left of the battle field are the old German observation posta, especially those near Ypres, which dominate our old positions and which show how complete was their nakednem exposed to the enemy. How we held Ypres all these years is a miracla.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE · 13,
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CONSCRIPTION IN CANADA,
To Apply to Men from 20 to 45 Yearsy
London, Jana 12
Beater's correspondent at Ottawa stater that the political e situation is most interesting in view of Quebec position to Royal Naval A conecription and the resignation of Mr. Patenaud, the Secretary of tseklad the anony Stats. The latter announcement caused a sensation, hones the It is notawhethy that this is the galleries were crowded to hear Sir Robert Borden introduce and been officially recorded that a fishing explain the Conscription Bill. The latter provided for rainf woe seroplanes.
THE RUSSIAN SITUATION.
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mente no: exceeding 100,000 by the selective cystem. Three It is unofficially reported that the five seaplanes geru tribanals will make the selection, the firet composed of two persons ruiders, who were tins intercepted and scattered. This is anothe of each locality, one chosen by the County Judge and the other by example of the unceasing vigilanoe and daring a Board of Selection appointed by Parliament. The Libunal will branches of the Barvicë. decide exemptions. The second Tribunal is su ap k body and will be designated by the Chief Justice of each rovince. The third Tribunal is also an appeal, body consisting the Judge of the Supreme Court of Canada, who will alas determ the candi- tions of appeal. Those exempted will be practical ben the same. positios as exempted men in Britain. Reinforcement will be called to the colours in ten classes according to age, beginning at 20 and ending at 45 years.
The Premier's Appeal.
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London Fans 12.
The Example of Kronstadt
London, June 21. A meringu from Petrograd, myn R wal has followed the example Kromeieds and-her-ejvoted the Government Commissioner, the Opagcil of the Soldiers and Workmen's Dalegates having take wver the sdministration.-
THE SPANISH SITUATION.
Is Germany Exercising Pressure ?
London, Jana 12.
dnditions in Bestia nobs pros- Fand Jewish
this view," which was
bald by the Provisional Z-onist Commilien. Immadistaly, upon learning of the fortunate evolu tion ia Busia, has been con- firmed by cable dispatches from Ma-cow, Copenhagen and from Loiden. In each of these coNDƏ - tried the louders of the Movement, in close touch with the -sotual incidente that are transpiring
isid stress upon the obligation to reinforce the gellaisimops in the Sir Robert Borden, in introducing the Compaled Service Bill, held. He said :-"If we do not provide them with reinforce mente, with what countenance shall we meet them of hair return?" The battle was a perfect example of team work. There were become law as for the day when these men would warn if the He was not so much concerned for the day on which he Bill would few single feste among the infantry' but there are some amazing Bill were denied.
Owing to the rigid Spanish censorship, the Spanish situation in in' Edsels, are convinced thas reports of air fighting. A British sirman found himself with Canadians are pressing back the invaders of France and Belgium. Ministry is not regarded as momentous, but it is significant that the mendously through the granting He concluded by saying: afternoon not clear. The substitution of the D to Ministry for the previous the Zonist causes will gain tra number of craft on both sides. He triel a spinning dive bas fell Let us prove ourselves worthy to call them com'si 8 me may overthrow of the Liberals has been accomplished under military of freedom and the creation of eight thousand feet before he could straighten his machine. When bare made the supreme easiifice for Canada, ever as we speak, pragure instigated, according to several Spanish newspapers, by equality in Burais. The leaders be was two thousand feet from the ground, he saw two German Let us summon in thought these brave comrades, fin of heart and Germany. S.gnor Dato's programme comprises complete neutrality of the Zonist Movement through planes in eaccession tumble past, having been shot down. Then, strong of parposs-those who have fought, yes, and those who shall as he began to climb, a third Han plans bartled down and almost £ght no more; let us sammen them in spirit to our termination fell on top of him.
Extraordinary Activity Reported,
London, June 12. Beater's correspondent at the British Headquarters say: There is intermittent shelling eset sad north-east of Ypres. Is does not appear to indicate soything, but rather anggesta "jumpiness,”
Extraordinary activity prevails along practically the whole of the present battle-front.
More British Ralds.
Lordon, Jane 12. Field Marshal Sir Douglas Hsig states :-We successfully raid- ed last night to the north of Neave Uhspello.
We repaleed raiders to the south of Nsure Chapelle, to the east of Armentieres, and to the north of Ypres.
The Second Army Congratulated.
London, Jane 12.
let us spesk and determine as if they were in our midst."---{Cheers,).
Sir Wilfrid Laurier assured the Premier that the Rebsts would be conducted with frankness and moderation is Opposition derolring on Sir Robert Borden were of great bilade, but bie side, se befitted free British citizens. He appreciate that the dution own were scarcely less important.
JAPAN'S NATIONAL, COMMITTER.
How It Will Strengthen, the Country's Position.
London, Jane 12.
THE LATE MAJOR REDMOND.
How He Met His Death.
London, Jone
out the world are united in a common polier to be pursued at the end of the war, and are in
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Her Hajwly the Q 1800 har ænt & berge of exdolface to by tent of housines of BasEAD. Mrs. Williams Redmond.
Sir Elward Careon has written to Mr. John Redmond stating compelled to be silent, but that...
Jews who have, heretofore, been that the late Majɔr Redmond's most active opponents respected and the creation of a liked him.
represen It appears that Major Redmond was serving on the Staff, but ible the formulation of a political tative Government rendera pos prior to the battle of Mossines he urgently insisted that he might be diewed to go into action with his regiment, He was leading his it would not have been easy to programm which, of necessity, men in an attack on Wytechsete when he was struck by a abeil put before so satocratic Govern- Beater's correspondent at Tokyo says that the business comburied in a village behind the fighting line.
fragment and died without recovering consciousness. He was
ment. The Zionist Organization munity heartily supports the new National Committee, believing
of America is parsning the that it maana non-interference in the internal affairs of Obinë, most
regular course of its work, loyal support for the B itish Alliance and the cultivation of con
finding in the fidence and friendship abroad.
revolution gratifying spar for great affort'in every direction. From various The Washington Treasury admits that the Liberty Loan is greatly European sources, the Provisions! ander-subscribed and it is feared that it will fall shart by s hundred Committee learns that a move- million sterling. It closes on June 15. President Wilson is planning ment is gaining beadway, among an important speech for the fig day celebration on June 14 which the rank and file, to hold the next will be a comprehensive statement of the aims and position of the International Zionist Congress in United States.
Russia.
Those best informed stats that the Cummittée "undoubtedly strengthens the country's position,
TO COMBAT GREEK PRO-GERMANISM.
London, June 12.
London, June 12.
Beuter's correspondent at Headquarters says that Field Marshs! Sir Douglas Heig has addressed the Second Army as follows:-
**The complete success of the attack of the Second Army under General Sir Herbert Plamer is an earnest of the eventual and final victory of the Allied cause. The position assailed was one of very A telegram from Athens says that Radical resolatione appear to great natural strength, on the defences of which the enemy had be preparing for s settlement of the Greek question. The French laboured incessantly for nearly three years. Its possession, over-ex Foreign Minister, M. Joanart, who was appointed by the Allies looking the whole of the Ypres salient, was of the greatest as High Commissioner of Greece, hae arrived at Salamin sad atragetical value to the enemy, for the excellence of the proceeded to Salonics to comult with General Sarrail and M. observation he had from this position added enormously to the Veniz-los. difficulty of our preparations for attack and ensured him ample warning of our intention. He was, therefore, fally prepared fr our ssault sad brought up reinforcemente and ten guns to meet it He had the farther advantage of the experience gained from his many previous defente in battles such as the Somme, thy Ancrs, st Arras and at Vimy Ridge. On the lewone to be drawn from these he had isssed carefully-thought-out instructions. Depite all thesa advantages, the enemy was completely defeated. Within the AUSTRIAN PEACE DELEGATES MADE PRISONER. space of a few boura all our nhi cúives were gained, with andocb- tedly very severe loss to the Germans, Our casualties were, for a)
London, June 12. battle of such magnitude, moët gratifyingly light. Tas full effect of Regarding the supposed Austrian pesce delegsies in Russis it this victory cannot be estimated yet, but that it will Le very great in now clear that these were made prisoner and never resched is certain. Following the successes already gained, it affords finst Petrograd. The Mission is not regarded seriously.
Telegram from Athens are greatly delayed, but it is under- stood that M. Jonnart's Mission betokens strong measures for the purpose of ending anti-Entente machinations.
ON THE RUSSIAN FRONT.
London, Jane 12.
and conclusive proof that neither the strength of the position nor the knowledge of, and the timely preparation to meet, an impending sockult, can save the enemy from complete defest, and that, brave and tenscious se the German troops are, it is only a question 83 to how much longer they can endure a repetition of zach blows. · Oar istory was due to causes which always have given and will give success, namely, the utmost skill, valour, determination and execution of attack, following on the greatest forethought and communiques reporting lively skirmishes in the wooded Carpathians, Kenter's correspondent at Paris draws attention to the Austrian thoroughness in preparation.
"I desire to place on record here my deep appreciation of the in East Galicis, and to general activity.
eplendid work done above and below the ground and also in the sir by all arms, serviosa and departments and by the Commanders and Sista by whom, under General Pamer's orders, all the mesne at our disposal were combined both in preparation and execution with - skill devotion and bravery beyond all praise. The great sacODES gained has brought us a long step nearer the final victorous end of the war, and the Empire cas justly be proud of the troops, who have added such fresh lustre to ise arma."
Messines Victory Complete.
London, June 12.
Router's correspondent at Paris states that it in semi-officially announced that the British victory at Momines is now complete. The British dominate the valley of the Lys, which is the most enmen-
l'Cherman communication north of Lille.
RUSSIAN WAR FINANCES.
London, Jane 12.
#384,853,200 for the third quarter of 1917, making a total since The Buwian Government - asks "for credits amounting to
the war of £1,000,000,000, including advances to the Allies,
GERMAN SUBMARINE DAMAG
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U. S. LIBERTY LOAN,
London, Jane 12.
RAILWAYMEN FOR MILITARY SERVICE.
Recovered from Shock.
The Times understands that at the end of last week 15,000 of the Health Department, and London, June 12.
8 cond Lieut. W. W. Melville, railwaymen were released for military service. There has been late of the Shanghai Volunteer some friction, but owing to the give-and-taks spirit no doubt a full Artillery, has completely recover- quota of railwaymen can be farnished towards the half-million freshed from shell shock and the troops demanded by the end of July.
BRITISH SUFFRAGISTS OFF TO PETROGRAD.
London, Jana 12. Mr Paakbaret sad Miss Anis Kenney have sailed for Petrograd,
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EARLIER TELEGRAMS.
THE ALLIED WAR AIMS,
London, June 11.
In its reply to the Russian Note regarding the Allied war aims, the British Government saya-Another object has now been added, the liberation of populations oppressed by allied tyranny. The Government beartily rejoices at free Russia's intention of liberating Poland, not only "the Poland' which the old Russian satocracy ruled but equally that within the dominion of the Germanic Empires. The British democracy wishes Bussis "God Speed" in this enterprise. Beyond every- thing they must seek a settlement, which will secure the happiness and contentment of the peoples and take away all legitimate canes for future war. The British Government heartily endorses the Russian acceptance and approval of the principles laid down in President Wilson's historic message to Congress. These are the sims for which the British peoples. are fighting and are the principles by which their war policy 18, and will be guided. The British Government helleres, broadly speaking, that the agreements between the Allies are comformable to these standards but if the Russian Government dekires, they, with the Allies, ană -quito i ready to examine and ́if necesary, revise these agreements,
effects of gas. He has been pro- moted to a full lieutenant and, according to a letter received a |few days ago, was to proceed to the Italian front with the Bayal. Field Artillery.
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