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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1917.
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REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
THE GERMAN NAVAL ATTACKS.
Farther Naws of the Survivors.
London, December 18: Bir Erio Geddes, continuing his speech in the House of Commons, said that the entire crew of twelve of one trawler was saved in its own boat. The essualties of the Pelow were one officer and three men killed and two seriously wounded. Information regarding the survivors of the Partridge were incomplete; but the British Naval Attache in Holland had telegraphed that it was reported from Kiel that three officers and twenty-one men of the Partridge and twenty-six trawler men had been brought there," ten of whom were wounded.
Two Inquests.
London, December 18. An inquest was held at a north-eastern port on three membere of the orew of one of the trawlers mentioned in the House of Commons by Dr. Macnamars, the skipper testifying that the trawler wae anarmed. They were fishing with five others when they heard gan-fire. He went to the deck and saw three destroyers stationary about two hundred yarde distant firing most hard. He alone..was unwounded. The destroyers steamed off without offering ans assistance. Subsequently a British destroyer came up and rescued the survivors.
An inquest was held at the same port on five Swedes belonging to a Swediab ateamer torpedoed at four o'clock in the morning of December 12 while in the convoy. Survivors said that the torpedo out the vessel in two. Sixteen of the crew of twenty were killed or missing. All the basta were smashed. The survivors remained on board for four hours, till they were rescued by a British destroyer. The two halves of the vessel were towed in with the bodies.
British Press Comment.
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London, December 18. The Daily Telegraph states that the destruction of the convoy further demonstrates the urgency of the man-power problem, not entirely for the Army but for the Navy, which is handiaspped by An insufficiency of deatroyers and other small craft, owing to the shortage of labour and steel.
The Daily News says the two incidents are calculated to Convert disquiet regarding the aspacity of the Admiralty into positive anxiety.
The Daily News asks why the finding of the court-martial on the last North des affair has not been published.
The Daily Chronicle points to the magnificent work of the Fleet in many waters and the amall number of disasters, but saya a serious feature is the painful reflection cast on the administrative efficiency of the Grand Fleet. It demande that s Court of Enquiry be appointed by the Admiralty from outside and not by the Commander-in-Chief.
The Times say much more explanation is required than in the case of the raid on October 16, because the wireless was apparently not destroyed and the attack was made at noon. It adda:-"We should be glad to know if sufficient use is made of aircraft for ecouting."
PROHIBITION IN AMERICA
London, December 18..
A message from Washington states that the House of Repre sentatives has adopted the Prohibition resolation by 288 votes to
THE CANADIAN ELECTIONS,
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Quebec Agalast the Government.
London, December 18. Beater's correspondent at Oitswa states that out of sixty-fire seats in Qaebeo, the Government has carried only three-namely, in the English-speaking district of Montreal. The maritime Provinces are divided almost evenly. Ontario and the Western Provinces have strongly supported the Government, Toronto and York County voted for the Government by sweeping majorities. It is expected that the Government's msjarity will be increased when the Overses soldiers' vole is counted, as this will doubtless reverse the result in several constituenose where the Opposition forces at present have small majorities.
AFFAIRS IN RUSSIA.
Lkrainian Troops Selze Guns.
London, December 18.
Rautar's correspondent st Petrograd says that, according to a telegram from Kieff, during the disarming of the Maximalist anite the Ukrainian troops seized seventy-two gane, 350 machine guns and fire million cartridges. The Ukrainian Diet has issued a declaration refusing to recognise the People's Commissioners as the Government of the whole Bussian Republio.
THE POPE'S WARNING.
London, December 18. According to Reaser's correspondent at Rome, the Messagers asys that His Holineze the Pope ie communicating with Bishops in the belligerent countries stating that the Vatican will condemn any Obristian country sesisting the Tarks in an attempt to reconquer Jerusalein.
FOOD CONSUMERS' 'COUNCIL, A.
London, December 18.
In the House of Commone, Mr, J. R. Clynes, representing the Food Controller, sanounced, the establishment of a Consumera' Council at the Food Ministry with representatives of all working classes, including women. The Council will protect the interests of consumers as regarda prices and other food problems.
EARLIER TELEGRAMS.
THE CONVOY DISASTER.
An Enquiry Into the Circumstances.
London, December 17. In the House of Commons, Bir Eric Geddes it the convoy was bound from Scotland to Norway and consisted of one British and five neutral ships, protected by an anti- ubmarine escort of the destroyers Partridge and Pelew and four armed trawlers. The convoy was attacked on Dec. 18. For some reason, hitherto unexplained, the force sent by Admiral Beatty to protect the convoy against attacks by surface vessels did not arrive in time to prevent the destruc tion of the convoy. The second convoy which was also being covered was not attacked. The whole circumstances were being enquired into by Admiral Stardee, Vice Admiral De Ro beck, and Rear Admiral Goodenough. The circumstances. of the attack, according to information at present available, were as follows: The Partridge sighted four enemy destroy- ers at 11.45 am on Dec. 12, and shortly afterwards the Pelew and Partridge engaged the enemy, while the convoy scattered in accordance with orders. Soon the Partridge was heavily hit, and afterwards an explosion occurred on board and abe sank. The Pelew meanwhile was boled on the waterline and the engines were partly disabled. She was eventually brought safely to England. The enemy then apparently attacked and sank the convoy and trawlers. Eighty-eight Scandinavians, including two women, and ten British survivors were rescued by four destroyers, which were detached at full speed from the cruiser squadron. Other survivors reached Norway in boats,
All the Crews Saved.
Christiania, December 17...
All the crews of the merchantmen of the sunk convey have been saved.. When the raiders attacked the convoy withdrew from the fighting area and the crew took to the bosta.
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Seamen Refuse German Offer...
London, December 17. Telegrams from Copenhagen state that German · light craisers supported the destroyers and neutral survivors state that the Partridge sank after ten minutes fighting against overwhelming fire, the crews working the guns till the last. The Germans offered to take aboard a number of neutral seamen after the convoy was sunk but the neutrals all refused, preferring the chance to reach Norway in open boats.
Viscount Grey's Nephew a"Prisoner
Amsterdam, December 17.
A telegram from Kiel states that Lieut. Grey, a nephew of Viscount Grey, the ex-Foreign Secretary, is amongst the prisoners landed from the attacked convoy. Lieut. Grey. was aboard the Partridge during the fight and assumed command when the Commander fell. Lt. Grey was wounded by a shell splinter and picked up by a German destroyer.
GERMAN DESTROYERS OFF THE TYNE,
London, December 17...
In the House of Commons, Mr. Macnamara announced that two, trawlers were attacked by gunfire off the Tyne at 430 in the morning of December 12th. One was damaged and the other sunk. Eight members of the crews were kill- ed. It was at first reported that the attack had been made by submarines, but later it was reported that they were destroyers.
CONDITIONS AT VLADIVOSTOCK AND HARBIN.
Loodoo, December 17.
The Japanese Government officially denies the rumours of a Japanese landing at Vladivostock. The Allied Ministers at Peking have decided to entrust the preservation of order in Harbin to Chinese troops, who are already en route.
Beuter's Agency learns from Japanese sources that Harbin, the population of which is largely Jewish, is en- tirely under Bolshevik control Great disorder prevails. Brigands attacked the premises of important Japanese and other arms.
WAR SITUATION ANALYSED,
Washington, December 17. Mr. Baker, Secretary for War, in his weekly review, statesNo element of the military situation should lead us to conclude that the initiative on the western front bas passed to the enemy." Referring to the rumonis of great German preparations to roll back the Allies on the western front, Mr. Baker says: "The German Higher Command seeks peace through victory and is very cager to make us believe that he is about to win such victory." Mr. Baker admits that an imposing enemy offensive is possible, but he declares that the increased strength of the Germans on the western front will not result in any permanent strategic advantage
Germany. He says that the conquest of Jerasalem wi have a wide influence throughout Turkey and go far to ro-affirming the prestige of the Allies in the Oricat, "Ger- many realises the danger attendant on her waning influence in the East Therefore she will be more anxious than ever to conclude a speedy peace before the war map becomes leas favourable." Regarding the serial reprisals Mr. Baker says that the Allies' raids on, German towns, according to observers recently arrived from Germany, caused a very depressing effect on the civilian population, which is height oned by the growing discontent of the people, who now for the first time are being brought face to face with real war.
WINTER ON THE WESTERN "FRONT.
London, December 17. Reuter's correspondent at the British Headquarters, writing on Dec. 17, says: Winter, has taken charge on the western front. Six inches of show lie on the ground,
Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig reports: Raiding parties attacked two posts in the neighbourhood of Ypres Comines Canal. We repulsed one attack and in the other the enemy entered the post and captured a few men, Wé counter-attack- ed and re-captured the post and men, killing or making prisoners of a number of the enemy. There is mutual artill-- ery fire on the remainder. the front. Heavy snow fell last, night and continued to-day.
A French communique states: There is reciprocal artill ery activity south of St.. Quentin and on the right bank of the Meuse..
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EARLIER TELEGRAMS.
RUSSO-GERMAN PEACE PROSPECTS.
Amsterdam, December 17.
The German newspapers rejoice at the armistice but most of them recognise that the attainment of a Russo- German pesce is most difficult.
A telegram froin Berlin states that Herr Kuchlmann, and the Foreign Minister are going to Brestlitovsk for. peace negotiations.
U. 9. PROHIBITION DEBATE.
Washington, December 17. Congress is debating the Federal resolution prohibiting the manufacture and sale of intoxicants throughout the United States. The prohibition leaders express confidence of obtaining the necessary two-thirds majority.
GOOD WORK. BY ITALIANS.
London, December 17,
An Italian official message states:-There has been violent artillery fire all day between the Brenta and the Piave → and stubborn infantry fighting at Colcaprille. Superior forces forced back our counter-offensive, but our reinforcements re-established the position to our advantage. Our concen- trated fire broke up an attack at the lower end of the Brenta valley and forced the enemy to retire in disorder.
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POLES OBJECT TO FIGHT FOR GERMANS,
London, December 27. News from Warsaw shows that the vast majority of the Polish ration opposes the formation of a Polish army to fight, for the Central Powers,
CATCHING COLD.
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OBITUARY,
A Famous Woman's Death, London, December 18.
The death has occurred of Mrt: Garrett Anderson, the first woman doctor and first woman Mayor.
[Dr. Elizabeth Garrett Ander son, M.D., (Paris), waa Mayor of Aldeburgh in 1908. Her husband was Mr. J. G. 8. Anderson, managing director of the Orient Line of Royal Mail steamer, who died in 1907. She began to study medicine in 1860, but the Colleges of Surgeons and Physi- cians refused to admit her to. their examinations. She was admitted to the examinations of the Society of Apothecarisa and obtained, its licence to preotias in 1865. Later she passed the medical examinations of the Doiversity of Paris and tɛceived the M.D. degies in 1870. She was Dean of the London School of Medicine for Women from 1883. to 1903
THE SILVER MARKET,
London, December 17. The Silver market is quiet, and there is nothing doing.
DR. WU TING-FANG.
Desires to Mediato.
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J. B. Kellogg, in Good Health Contracts. The feet are lifted (Battle Creek, October), because up from the floor. There for some reason the skin lecke is a jump of the whole baly. Peking Daily News of the 12th resistance. Apply a cold water It would be quite impossible to instant) has sent the following compress to a person's head for hold anything steady in your telegram to the President :- several hours, and be will begin hand when you sneess; but the
"It is most unfortunate that to complain that his forehead is the motion is particularly of the there should be civil war in our sore and painful; he will have expiratory muscles. There is a vatry; and the destructive
contraction neuralgic pains in his forehead, sadden
of these fighting has brought about great the akin sud the flesh become muscles, with an explosive effort misary for Kwangtang, Hanan ·
bain is called of nature to warm the body up of our trained soldiers have died This
and Szechuan. Large numbers rheumatism," for lack of s better term. It is simply a pain-Oh! I am taking cold. That tion defenceless. Both sides bare "When you sneeze, you sayi on the battlefield, leaving our na fal, sensitive condition due to the is a mistake. You have taken forgotten the dangere besetting lowering of the blood-tempera cold. Your temperature has been our country. tore which permite waste matters lowered and you already have the been paid to the flood anfferers in No attention haa to accumulate in the tienes, cold, and the muscular spasm is the North, and no messures have osusing the nerve to become the effort of nature to care is, abnormally sensitive. Be goes
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"Now if you want to help sions of foreign nations. I bare Thus in a general way we may right on exercising. You feel a no reason why there should be a Nature, the best way is to keep studied the situation and can sER any that the cance for taking antile shiver started here and there, deadly quarrel between the North ordinary cold is lowering of the
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temperature of the blood, either 38 you feel chilly. Now set and the South. locally or generally. If a person your muscles to work as hard se been avoided without endanger. has been perspiring from exercise can. That is the quickest ing the interests of the Nation.
"You are the man who has been. and sits down and lets the wind way to stop the ehivering. blow on him, he soon begins to
"Certainly one on prevent respected by the people of both feel chilly. While he himself from taking cold. One the North and the South (io), exercising, his mascles were site in church and a draft blows and we are convinced that you generating beat,
Jon the back of his book. He are the only man who is able to *For a musele generates heat sys:—* I am going to get a cold, are the nation from sedition. just as a dynamo generates elec. shall have a etid neck to. It is now time for you to appoint tricity. By its action, heat is morrow."
some bigh officials to proceed generated, just as by the revola.
to the South to arrange terme "You do not need to have z tion of the armature of the dynamo cold. Just make the muscles with the leaders here, bem electricity is generated-sad, in extract as hard as possible; cause it is impossible to con facs, in a very similar way; not keep them working so they will duet the negotiations by letters in the way a stove generates heat, keep the skin warm, and you will of the Repablic, I am willing to
and telegrams. Being a citizen. bat in the way in which s'dynamo not take the cold. generates electricity.
And the best of it is that one do my best to bring about the "It a person perapires when does not have to take gymnastic peace of the country. If both aides should ascrifics personal exercising, it is because he gener jezercises or walk in order to atsa more beat than is needed to exercise. One can sit perfectly prejudices and endeavour to keep the ody warm, so it is still and work so hard as to make work out the malvation of the necessary that the body should himself perspire freely-by msk Nation, I believe nothing is be cooled, and perspiration je ing every muscle of the body settled by law and commonsenar impossible. Everything can ba simply the effort of the body to tense. The hands can be kept cool itself off. Bathing the skin straight at the sides, with the I am more than 70 years of age with water and allowing the magcles perfectly rigid. Make and I have not the least desire to water to evaporate also have the every mascle of the body rigid As I took part in the creation of contend for power and wealth. effect of cooling the skin. and you will see pretty soon that "Now, when the perspiring you are breathing hard. Pretty
the Republic, I cannot now stand individual ceases to exercise and soon you are taking deep breathe, Bloof to witness its destruction. sits down, the effect is that of "You may say that it is hard patting oot a fire or blowing out to do that, but nevertheless one a light. The extra generation of can sit quietly in church or other heat cosess, so the evaporation gathering and look the speaker goes on without any extra heat in the 'face, and at the assas being produced, because the skin moment work as hard as though he is wet and the clothing containe were running to catch a train, or Theatre 9:15 p.m. moistars and the evaporation one may sit at his desk and causes a chilling of the body.
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