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REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
REUTER'S · TELEGRAMS,
THE WAR OUTLOOK ANALYSED.
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(Bantar'a Servicn to The “Telegra PLAQUE IN NORTH CHINA. "PRESIDENT WILSON'S HISTORIC MESSAGE TO CONGRESS. and restored without any attempt to limit the sovereignty she enjoys 7.-Belgium, the whole world would agree, must be evacuated
A Big German Offensive Expected. ⠀
London, January 8.
London, Juzmarile Fourteen Concrete Conditions Lald Down.
in common with other free nations. No other single act will sorre
According to Reuter's correspondent at "Washington, in his
Renter's corresponden London, January 8. as this will serve to restore the confidence smong nations in low weekly review of the war, Mr. Baker states that advices seemingly Paking states that a number of Renter's correspondent at Washington states that President which they themselves determined for the government of their confirm the idea that the German Higher Command contemplates a foreign doctore have proceeded Wilson, in the course of an important Mesenge la Congress, said: relations with one another. Without this healing act the whole big offensive on the Western Front and will strain every fibre to to the plages ares, Trake baa A repeatedly before, the spoemen of the Central Powers have structure and validity of international law is forced and impaired stain succes. He recalls sixteen great battles in Flanders in which bear suspended on the northern again indicated a desire to discuss the obj»ots of the war and the 8-All French territory should be freed and the invaded the British were uniformly victorious and says the French and portion of the Paking Saiyasa possibilities of a general peace. The Bassian representativee st portions restored and the wrong done to France by Prasais in 1871 British armina can be relied upon to withstand the shook The Railway. Brestlitovsk have presented a definite statement of principles on in the matter of Alsace Lorraine, which has unsettled the peace ofrench success has turned the scales against the Austro-Germans on which they were willing to conelove peace, with a definite the world for nearly fifty years, should be righted so that pesce may the Italian Front and the invaders are now confronted - with programme of concrete application of those priceiples Tae be once more mзde secure in the interests of all.
tremendons transport difficulties. Referring to Palestine, he says Central Pware, replying, outlined a settlement of apparently 9-The re-adjustment of the frontiers of Italy should be is believed that a large number of fresh Tarke, under German susceptible liberal interpretation, notil the detaila saba quently effected along alearly recognisable lives nationally,
supervision, have been withdrawn from Mesopotamia and the abowed they proposed no concessions either to the sovereignty of 10.-The peoples of Austria Hungary, whose place among the Caucasus and are being rushed to Palestine for an attempt to Basis or the preferences of the population concerned. The nations we wish to see safeguarded and assured, should be accepted whatever assistance is possible in an effort to re-take Jerusalem.
recover lost prestige, and that the Germans will afford the Tarks
"Central Powers briefly proposed to keep every foot of occupied
territory; every"province, every city and every point of vantage aa: a permanent addition to their territories and powera,
Some Poisted Queries.
with an opportunity for autonomous development.
11-Bomania, Serbia and Montenegro should be evacuated, occupied territories restored, Serbia scoorded free and secure BOCARS to the sea, and the mutasl relations of the Balkan Statea determined by friendly counsel along historically established lines of allegiance of nationality with international guarantees for their political and economic independence and territoral integrity. }
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Germany's Intentions
London, January 9.
Beuter's correspondent at Paris say that a German officer, taken prisoner yesterday, declared that the internal situation in Germany had compelled the High Command to risk a second Verdon and a disastrous peace by a marimùm cffensive effort on the Western Front in 1918
There is a reasonable conjecture that the genersi principles cf the settlement, as first suggested, originated with the more liberal ́statesmen of the Central Powere, men who had begun to feel the 12.-The Tarkish partions of the present Ottoman Empire premate from their own people, while the details came from abou'd be assured secure sovereignty, but other nationalities now Militarista possessing no thought but to keep what they had got under Turkish rale should be assured of security of lifs and ~ The negotiations which have been broken off by the Barbians were antonomous development; the Dardanelles should be permanently sincere and earnest, but they could not entertain scoh proposals of open and free under international guarantees. conquest and domination. The whole incident is full of significance 13.--An independent Polish State should be erected to include and perplexity. With whom are the Rawian representatives territories inhabited by indisputably Polish populations with free desling? For whom are the representatives of the Central Powers and secure access to the sea and international guarantees of political speaking ?-for the majorities of their respective Parliaments or and economic independence and territorial integrity, for the minority parties, that Military Imperialistic minority which 14-A general association of nationa mast be formed, under has so far dominated their policy of the control of the affairs in specific covenant, for the purpose of affording mutual guarantees Turkey and the Balkan States? Speaking approvingly of the fact for the political independence and territorial integrity of great and that the Brestlitorek negotiations were held with open doors, he small- States slike. asked to whom the world had been listening to those representing the spirit of the Reichstag resolutions of July 8, or to those insisting upon conquest, or to bath, unreconciled in hopeless contradictions ? These are very preguant questions, upon the answer to which depends the peace of the world.
Issues of Life and Death.
The Central Powers had again challenged their ́ adversaries to state their objects, and there was no reason why we should not
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Ready to Stake Everythlag,
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PUBLIC OPINION.
WHY GERMANY RECOGNISES FINLAND.
THE SILVER MARKET,
London, January 2.- The silver market ir steady.
THE KAISER'S. 2.
CONFIDANT.
Valentini, Chief of the Privy.
/ Cabinet.
ently mentioned in connectiam that his name should be promin- with the fall of a Chancellor, efà plains the New York Times. Fo when von Valentini, like his ime? mediate predecessor, holds "con" ferences with members of the
Who is von Valentini? When the Arst rumours of the How it is Manufactured in Germany.
resignation of Chancellor Mich London, Janasry 9.
aelis were published = short time Beater's correspondent at Washington reports that a series of 80, name new to the American secret instructions to German newspapere, dated 1917, which have public was mentioned in on- fallen into the hands of the State Department and are now published,
nection with German high politics. ford illuminating evidence of the minute care which the War despatches and quotations from In Amerios people read the Lords take to direct public opinion in the Fatherland. The instruct-German papers and wondered ions reveal how the character of newspaper articles mast conform what new star in the political to prescribed terms, infractions resulting in ruthless punishment, firmament this might be. For of Labour disturbances, food, coal and other problems are banned, Radolf von Valentini, it is nata to London, January 8. Reuter's correspondent at Stockholm says M. Haysmans, the are also serious economic conditions, while advertisements of dog. Dedime, the vast macro the Belgian Socialist leader, advocates an International Socialist for sale are prohibited. The view must be taken that it is Asesinan public has never heard. Conference, meeting at Stockholm, to discuss pesos not later than impossible to bring five American Divisions overseas to train by the As s-matter of fact, it is altogeth February. M. Hayemuns ie sailing for England. Per
end of 2017, the situation in Hussis must be viewed as being caused by the Eatente in the hope that Bassis will continue in the er probable that a large percent Americans arrive. The Prese were ordered to emphasise that the age of the Germen publie haa
never heard of him sither. President Wilson, continuing, emphasized that all Governments enemy offensive bad utterly failed on all fronts. References to the Yet it is in line with the tradi- respond with the atmost sandoor. Again and again we had laid and and Koenigeberg disturbances were prohibited, as was our whole thought and purpose before the world, making clear our
aatil the news concerning the purchases of clothing in occupied districts definitive terms of settlement. Mr. Lloyd George had spoken with until the end. He said: We are willing to fight admirable candour and spirit for the people and Government such arrangements and covenants are achieved. We are not jealous and in Switserland, and German importations from abroad, of Great Britain. There is no confusion of counsel among the of German greatness, and there is nothing in this programme to especially Holland. adversaries of the Central Powers, no uncertainty of principle impair it. We do not wish to injure her or in any wise block her and a vaguenees of detail. Only secrecy, only lack of influence and power. We do not wish to fight her either with arms fearless, only failure to make a definitive statement of abjects or hostile arrangements of trade, if she is willing to associate herself with as and other peace-loving nations of the world in lies with the Central Powers. Issues of life and death hang upon these definitions. No statesman who had the least conception of Covenanta of justice, law and fair dealing. We wish her only to responsibility ought for a moment to continue this tragical and accept a place of equality among the people of the world, instead appalling pouring out of blood and tressure anises he was utterly of a place of mastery. Neither do we presame to sagget to her sure that the objects of vital escrifice are part and parcel of the very say alteration or modification of any of her institutions, but it is life of society and that the people for whom he is speaking think necessary a preliminary to any intelligent dealings with them right and imperativa. Above all, there was no more thrilling for the Reichstag majority or the Military Party and men her that we know whom her spokesmen speak for, whether and compelling voice demanding these definitions of principle than whose creed is Imperial domination. An evident principle rass the voice of the Russian people who were prostrate and helpless through the whole programme I have outlined. It is a principle before the grim power of Germany, which is unrelenting and piti. lees. Their power in shattered, yet their soul is not subservient. of justice to all peoples of all nationalities and their right to live on They refuse to yield in principle or action. Their conception of equal terms, liberty and safety with one another. Unless this what is right, human and honourable for them to scoept has been principle be made its foundation, no part of the atrastare of inter- sisted with a frankuese, largeness of view and generosity of spirit national justice can stand; The people of the United States could and a universal human sympathy which must challenge the admirs, act upon no other principles, and in vindication of this principle tion of every friend of mankind. They call upon us tossy what we they are ready to devote their lives, honour and everything they desire. I believe the people of the United States wish me to respond possess. The culminating and fasl war for human liberty has with atter simplicity and frankness. It is our beartfelt desire that cuma, and they are now ready to put their own strength, their own evening entered two advanced posts to the north of the Ypres what he does or how does it some way be found whereby we be privileged to resist the people of highest purpose, their own integrity and devotiongo the test. Russia. It will be our wish and purpose that peace progresses when
Probable Effect of Message. it is begun and will be absolutely open, permitting thenceforth no Becret understanding. The day of conquest, aggrandisement and
London, January 9, Renter'e correspondent at Washington states that President secrat covenanta is past. We entered this war in consequence of violations of right which touched us to the quick and made our life Wilson's decision to addreea Congress came enddenly. The message impossible unless they were corrected and the world secured against profoundly impressed a crowded Chamber and was liberally punct a recurrence. We therefore demand that the world be made fit and safe to live in. All the people of the world are, in effect, partnere in this interest. Therefore the programme of the world's peace is our programme, namely:-
London, January 8. According to Beater's correspondent at Amsterdam, Baichstag pes show that the German recognition of the Finnish Republic is due to hopes of exploiting Finland economically.
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A FRENCH GENERAL KILLED,
London, January 8,
A Paris message states that General Liss, Commanding the French artillery on the Italian Front, has been killed.
THE OPERATIONS IN THE WEST:
A Successful Canadian Raid.
London, January 9.
The
Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig reports:-The enemy last
Staden Railway, bat our counter-attack ejented him. Canadians enccessfully raided to the south of Lans this morning, capturing two machine guns.
A Fruitful Canadian Raid.
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Reichstag, expresses the opinious. of the Emperor, sud Opicious. prominent in the pablic press, is practically a sure güm that some one's political head is going to fall.
Rudolf van Valentint is Chief of the Privy Cabinet of the Ger man Emperor. Ele is not a part of the Government. He is attack ed personally, sa are the other members of the Privy Cabinet to the Emperor. Ha seldom makes any official public, appearance. His name is rarely mentioned in connection with," Governmental sffaire. No one knows exactly
When the Kaiser has made a personal decision of moment, one- of the members of the Pring Council tells the people who Majesty han decided. It is ought to Foow what it iã that his' usually the chief who does this, and who becomes thereby the Kaiser's personal representative to carry, hin word to his GovaTR«. mment. That is why von Valentini was in conference with leaders of I.-Open covenante.of peace, openly arrived at, after which
the Rsiobstag about likely there shall be no private international understandings of any kind,
In connection with the loss off the Dutch coast of the three successors to Michaelis. bat diplomacy shall always proceed frankly and in public view.
London, January 9, British destroyers, asbled on December 29, it transpires that they humble individual in the Carmen.
Here you Valentini te qu 2-Absolute freedom of navigation of the ease outside territorial. waters, alike in peace or war, except as the sass may be closed said it was impossible to enter the peace chamber until Belgiam was bit below the water-line, the other destroyers, risking mine 1855, at Orassow, he held, at the Mr. Roberts, Minister of Labour, speaking at Huddersfield, fulfilled successfully most important duties. When the first one political world. Barn October 11, wholly or partly by international action for the enforcement of had been restored, complete reparation made and Alsace-Lorraine and submarines, anbeeitstingly responded to the call for assistance,
restored. An enduring pasce was impossible until the Germans Everything that would fat was thrown overboard to the men in time of his retirement from the 3.—The removal, as far as possible, of all, economio “barriere | were beaten.
[the water and
many
were thus eased. While the other destroyers reserve army, a commision an and the establishment of equality of trade conditions among all |
The Peace Negotiations.
were sinking, all aboard were taken if most skilfully. Everyone First Lieutenant. In 1888 mai the peoples consenting to the peace and sasocisting for its mainten-
London, January 9.
behaved in scoordance with the highest traditions of the Navy 1889 he was District Councillor Reuter's correspondent at Amsterdam esys that the plenary as soon as he was rescued.
The surgeon, after being hours in the water, attended the wounded of Hamelin. In 1906 he entered. 4. That adequate guarantees be given and taken that inter |
the Privy Cabinet ander Lacsans; national armaments be redaned to the lowest, consistent with sitting at Brestlitovak will begin to-day. There is still talk in
and in 1008 became soting chief. domestic safety."
Germany of the threatened resignation of Ganazal von Ludendorff. 5.Free, open-minded and absolutely impartial adjustment of The Frankfurter Zeitung is of the opinion that the rumour has been all colonial claims, based on the striat observance of the principle circalated to put pressure on Herr von Kuslimana at Brestlitovsk. that in determining all such questions of sovereignty. the interests
The Fourteen Conditions.
international covenante,
ange.
4.
of the populations concerned muat bare equal, weight with the
equitable claims of the Government whose title is to be determined,
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6-The evacuation of all Russian territory and the settlement
# London, January 9, A French communique states-In the region to the north of asted with applause. There was a great demonstration when Soicheperez we successfully raided the enemy lines, penetrating on President Wilson declared that France must have reparation as a front of 3,500 metres, where shelters were destroyed, our troops regards Alesce-Lorraine. There is a consensus of opinion among returning with 150 prisoners. Congressional Leaders that the message will favourably infance the Russian situation, while endorsing Mr. Lloyd George's peace terms. The message is doaribed sa President Wilean's greatest State paper.
The Only Conditions
STORMY SCENES IN BERLIN,
RLING
THE LOSS OF THREE DESTROYERS,
London, Janasry 8,
THE PORTUGUESE SITUATION.
DONT FORGET.
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Serious Disaffection in the Navy.
London, January 9, Beuter's correspondent at Lisbon throws light on the hitherto obscure situstion, The correspondent states that the Government London, January 9,
that at a meeting of declaren, sim at the regaining of power forcibly. It is also in taking, energetic measures against the Democrate, who, it number of disabled parent that serious disaffection reigns in the Navy. The orgiser-0.15 They were specially Vasco da Gams, anchored off the capital, bombarded the fortress after which the orniser hoisted the while Big and the Other mutinous are WA Were The military OGOUT H110 Raval barracks and
of all questions affecting Russia which would secure the best and Reuter's correspondent at Amsterdam asys freest co-operation of other nations in the world in obtaining for her the Fatherland Party in Barlin on Monday an unhampered and nuembarrassed opportunity for independent soldiers were decorated with Iron Cross determination of her own political development and national policy, invited but not permitted to speak. The The treatment accorded Russis by her sister nations in the months upted annexationist speakers. Th to come would be the said test of their goodwill and their cou-orator onlled them desertern who had le prehension, of her mosda ng distinguished" by their unselfish betray their comradne, Vormos with sticks and finally expelled
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