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(ESTABLISHED Copyright 1918,
January
19 1918,
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ND COMPULSION FOR IRELAND,
Debate in the House of Commjas.
London, January 18. In the House of Commons, an amendment was moved on the second reading of the Military Service Bill to enforce compulsion in Ireland. It was rejected by 138 voies to 48.
AN ANGLO-DUTCH DISPUTE
Plain Speaking by Mr+ Balfour.-
-London, January
Sir Auckland Gadder said she application of compulsion to Ireland would not help on the war. Evas if such a messure were adopted, it would be months before the effects were felt. He Mr. Balfour, replying, denise liability for loss of neutrals by approached the question un bisesed, without any political past, and he came to the conclusion that it would be folly from the viewpoint of the war to suggest Conscription for Ireland.
Mr. Asquith, following, questioned whether the size of the Home defence forces was not excessive. Es advocated, firstly, the ending
to the Front of considerable numbers therefrom; secondly, further combing out of fit fighters who were behind the lines, in order to replenish the depleted units which had fallen considerably below affective strength; thirdly, the fooressing of the existing gambers employed on shipbuilding, which was the primary
of all our necaenition.
Mr. Lloyd George interposed :—I will give that assurance. We regard shipbuilding as the primary necessity.
Continuing, Mr. Asquith pleaded the asuse of retaining a suficiency of young skilled workers upon munitions. Throughout the land there was no more hanging back from the Army than ever there had been in any previous stage of the war. The temper of the people required no stimulus, "It was constant, resolute and unwavering..
Mr. Hoggs said the 450,000 men mentioned by Sir Auckland Goddes was a mers flea-bite compared with the numbers actually required. He stated that he desired to sek a number of questions, whereupon the House went into pedret session.
London, January 18.
mig An official message states that at a Ssoret Session of the House of Commons, the Prime Minister spoke. The second reading of the Man-Power Bill was then carried without a division. The Bill was committed to a committee of the whole House.
Some Press Comment.
London, January 18. The papers emphasise the unanimity in favour of the man- power probleme, pointing out that there was not, a single smend. ment hostile to the measure. They declare that the people are doubtful whether the best use is being made of our resources.
The Daily Mail says the difficulties of Sir Auckland Geddes would be lessened if the country were assured that the huge war machine is being ran with a minimum of waste and improvidence The Daily News voices the supposition that the proposala arise almost entirely from the leg of mistrust in which their past record bas enveloped the Government,
HOSPITAL SHIP OUTRAGES.
A White Paper contains Anglo-Datch_carrespondence which shows that the Dutch Minister · ́00 October 20" claimant compensation for the loss of the abips Elve and Barnisse through enemy abmarining, because they were compelled proceed to a British port when voyaging from French West Afrion. German illegality. He adds that the action of a neutral astios, which apparently does not protest at such submarining and comfass its efforts to presenting claims against Britain, is inconsistent with neutrality. He says it is difficult to characterise such action by a professedly friendly Power with doe regard to diplomatic amenities. The Datoh Minister, writing on December 17, contests the British claim to bring a neutral vessel into part in any circum- etances; therefore, be in unable to waive the claim for compensation. Mr. Balfour, replying on December 31, repesta his inability to entertain the claim.
RUSSIAN AFFAIRS.
Recognition of Bolsheviks Urged.
London, January 18. ·
The Daily Mail correspondent at Petrograd urges Allied for mai roognition of the Bolaherika, declaring that the visit of nineteen diplomats to demand from M. Lenin the reloses of the Bumanian Minister amounts to recognition.
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Telegraphs in Bolshevik Hands,
London, January 18.
The Daily Mail correspondent at Tientsin states that the telegrapha between Viadivostock and Harbin are in the hands of the Bolsheviks. Several ships are ready to remove Japansso residents.
THE U.S. FUEL ORDER.
A Storm of Protest Raised,
Lunden, January 18,
According to Reater's correspondent at Washington, Mr. Garfield's Fasl Order has been signed by President Wilson. The temporary closing down of certain industries has evoked a storm of protest. Mr. Garfield explains that the necessity of moving abips has compelled drastio solion. He says that a national calamity oan only be averted by concentrating on coal and great centres of industry. The population is clearing cf immense sadūmulations of freight choking the railways. He says there will.be no interrap- įsion in exports of food etc., to the Allies.
The newapapara exprese amez:ment at the Order. Four leading New York daily newspapers telegraphed President Wilson de- represcribing the Order as calamitous, dislocating industry and throwing
millions out of employment.
British Representations to Spain.
London, January 18. Reuter learns that the British Government has made sentations to Spain with regard tɔ the sinking of the Baxs.
derman Admits Lies,"
London, January 18.
A German officer who is a prisoner in England has been con- fronted with a statement in his book that he had seen guns and troupe on a British hospital ship. He has frankly admitted that his statement was entirely unfounded.
Another Exposure.
London, January 18,
The Admiralty announces that a German wireless message states that the English themselves, according to the Daży Chronicle of December 11, admit that hospital ships are used for the transport of troops, The Admiralty aays the so-called admission is a deliberate false statement by Miss Ethel Marsh, for which she was sentenced 遴
" at Portsmouth to s month's imprisonment. The públic should know the grounds on which the German war on wounded men is ad- mittedly based.
TWO, BRITISH DESTROYERS LOST.
London, January 18. The Admiralty announces that, two British destroyers, on the night of the 12th inst., were totally wrecked off the Cost of Bootland in a violent gale and beavy snowstorm. All aboard were drowned except one.
NAVAL HERO. PROMOTED,
London, January 18:
Sir Reginald Tyrwhitt, the hero of the Arethues-action in August, 1914, has been promoted Rear Admiral.
Rear Admiral Tyrwhitt was promoted over forty-nine officers.
SHIPPING CASUALTIES.
London, January 18. Lloyds report that the Umgeni has been missing since the beginning of November. A number of bodies, supposed to be those of members of the crew, have been washed up... *The Captain of the Taikosan Maru states that his vessel sank off Cape Molino after a collision on December 14..
-ON THE WESTERN FRONT.
London, January 18.
Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig, in a commanique, states :---- enemy raided a post east of Epehy. A few of our men are ing Aeroplanes last night, despite the bad weather, bombed Swat Benedorf, thirty miles south-east of Meis, sino a Hals. All the machines returned, com
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EARLIER TELEGRAMS.
NÁVAL MUTINY AT KIEL.
London, January 17.
The Daily Express correspondent at Geneva states that a naval mutiny was begun at Kiel on Jaquary 7th by the submarine crews and subsequently spread to a portion of the crews of the cruisers. It is reported that the matineers, several of whom participated in the first mutiny, killed thirty-eight officers. Though the mutiny was local, it shows that the German caval men are dissatisfied, especí- ally the submarine crews, as the number of submarines returning to their bases is decreasing monthly.
ANOTHER ITALIAN SUCCESS.
London, January 17.
An Italian official message states: We repulsed violent attack after a fierce struggle eastward of Caposile. We took Ila`prisoners, inflicting heavy losses,
THE WESTERN FRONT.
London, January 15, ** Field Marshal, Sir. Douglas Haig reportsWe suOCCES fully raided northward of St. Quentin. There is enemy artill erying in the Ypres sector.
BAST AFRICAN CAMPAIGN.
London, January 17,
An East Africa oficial message states Our column from Fort Johnaton engaged the enemy at the confluence of the Luvambule and ajenda, forcing him Borlän Our patrols inflicted appreciable losses on the enemy south
ward of Mwembe,
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THE RUSSIAN TURMOIL-
A Plicked-Batile at Odessa.
Petrograd, January 16, Newspaper telegrams report a pitched battle in the ets of Odessa, between Ukrainian troops and Maximalib joldiers and sailors. The Ukrainians held the theatre and Abe Bada building and posted machina, gana in, she streets: "The shooting spread over, the whole town. The Chist of the Red Guarda was mortally wounded. The warshipe in "gosdatead opened fire Accounts differ as to whether
Kiavimalista have taken the arsenal.
Arrest of Ruminian Monarch Ordered."
Petrograd, January 15 mvo ante It is stated that the Commissioners have ordered that y the King of Bumanis be arrested and brought to Petrograd.
Rumoured Escapa of the Tsar, aku
Petrograd, January 17.50 5 There is no confrmation of the frequently repeated
· rumour that the Tsar and the whols Royal_family_hare_“ escaped; but the Administration is enquiring.
Ukraina the Scapëgost.
Petrograd, January 17. The Commissioners bave resolved to break of negotia tions with the Ukraine Rads owing to the Rada's falure. to reply to the question whether it would cease to support- General Kaledin's party. The Commissioners declare that the Rada is solely responsiblo, for the continuance of the civil war.
The Secretary of the Rada has telegraphed ordering all Ukrainian troops, to be ready to defend the independence of Ukraine and not to admit the Bassian troops into Ukraine.
Cancelling Foreign Loans,
Petrograd, January 17,
The Peoples' Commissioners have submitted a decree annulling unconditionally all foreign loans for the approval of the Executive of the Soviets,
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A MAHOMEDAN SPLIT.
London, January 18. Commenting on the establishment of the Moslem As- -sociation-the-"' Times" says that it is not surprising that
the more moderate Moslems all over India were following. the example of the Punjab and making a stand against the faction which has seized the organisation of the Moslem League. It emphasies the Hindu domination of the League,. the conservatism of the bulk of Mahomedans in India and the antagonism of the masses of the two communities, evidenced by the riots at Behar and says that the influential obaracter of the new movement is indicated by the headship of Prince Arcot, a non-Brahmin: The movement in Madras is perhaps something more than a coincidence. The "Times" regrets a situation which has produced a split-among Mahomedans but says it is well that the "British public should be reminded that the more moderate elements of the Indian communities, both Mussul- man and Hindu, view with distaste and some alarm" the excessive demands of the two most prominent political organisations
ENEMY PROPAGANDA IN `SWITZERLAND.
London, January 17. In the House of Commons, Mr. Lynch affirmed that ex-King Constantine was the centre of a group of pro- German propagandists in Switzerland which included noted enemies of the Allies, for example the ex-Khedive and M.Theotokis who, while representing Greece in Berlin, plotted to bring Greece under German domination. This group was constanti ly communicating with ex-Chancellor von Buelow and Prince von Hohenlohe, chief German propagandistin Switzerland. He asked whether steps had been taken to counter-act the activities of this group, to whom the reverges in Italy and the defection of Russia were partly due
Mr. Balfour replied: My information generally agrees with Mr. Lynch's statements. All steps are being taken to counter-act the propaganda mentioned.
MORE. GERMAN IMAGINATION.
London, January 17,
A wireless German official report states: Light forces: raided the southern part of the North Sea on the night of the 14th-15th inst., advanced northward to the Thames mouth and bombarded port establishments, firing over three
· hundred shots,
The British "Admiralty comment that the bombardment at Tarmouth lasted for five minutes only, that fifty shells were fired and no other pert was bombarded.
RELIEF FOR RUSSIAN TREASURY BILL HOLDERS,
London, January 17,
In the House of Commons, Mr. Bonar Law stated that he had arranged with the Treasury to take over the rights of British holders of Russian Treasury Bills maturing on the 28th fast, in exchange for twelve year three per cont. Exchequer Bouds at par...
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TO-DAY
Court Cards st The Boyal-9.15 p.
Victoris Theatre-9.15 p.m. Bijou Theatre -9.15 pos New Hongkong Cinematograpè -9.15 p.m.
TO-MORROW Victoris Theatre —9:15 p.za Bijou Theatre-9.15 pm. New Hongkong Cinemato graph.-9.15 pm.
Tuesday, January 29,
Weet Point Boilding Co., Ltd, Meeting of Shareholders st 11.30 *.m.Hongkong Central Estate- Etd, Meeting of Shareholders at- 11.45 a.m.-Hongkong Land In vestment. &. Agency: Ca, Ltd., Mesting of Shareholders as noon.. -Hongkong Reclamation Land Co., Ltd., Meeting of Sisreholders
■t 12.15 pm.
The Murder of Police Sgt. Hamilton,
The Shanghai Municpal Polios have effected the arrest of two Chinese in connection with the death of Sergt. Corneling Hamil- ton, who died as the result of revolver wounds reosived while superintending the operations of a party of police out searching for arms in Tates Road pa tha evening of Golober-24
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