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February 18, 1918,
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REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
BOLO PASHA...
Arch-Intriguer Sentenced to Death. ---
London, February 16. Reuter's correspondent at Paris says the Court Martial has sentenced Palo Paths to death; Signer Cavallini, formerly -Italian Dépaly, who is under arrest at Rome, to death in costumaciam; and M. Purabere, who was Bolo Fasha's agent, to three years' imprison-
*To be Shot.
Later.
nonnenge from Paris states that Pulo Pasha will be shot st * Vincennes. An'snormous ecrowd outside cheered the sentence. The Court's verdict on the eleven charges against Bolo Pasha was
THE VERSAILLE'S COUNCIL DEBATE.
Prench Papers Quite Satisfied.
London, February 15.
leuter's onrespondent at Paris staten that the newspapera aze delighand as the result of the House of Commons debate. The Záborsa-masa com** The solution disperses the clouds and strengthans the Lloyd George Ministry, whose fall would have delighted the enemies of the Entente,”" The Tempe saya that any other result would merely encourage the German Chancellor to believe it would be anough to parnsvors in brutality a little longer to bring England so her knees. És emphasizes the fact that except for a few impenitent pacifists the whole of the peoples in Great Britain, as in France, approve of the policy of the Varesilles Council.
Address Adopted.
London, February 15.
In the House of Commons, the Address was adopted without a j.. division.
Na Official Announcement,"
Landon, February 15.
The Times Lobbyist esve that the debate on the Addrese ended without producing any official announcement of the Verrailles organisation. The delay is harming the Government, since it sug- geets a postponement of inevitable reforme, whereas the only quset- ion of dispute is the filling of certain appointments.
THE WESTERN FRONT.
Another Raid by the Canadians.
London, February 14.
Field Harshal Sir Douglas Haig reports The Canadians this morning exccessfully raided treashes at Leas and returned without Joe. They captured a few prisoners. There ia hostile artillery fire on the Bonchez River.
More French Raids,
London, February 15.
▲ French communique states:—To the north-west and esat of Eheims we carried out raida, capturing prisoners. There was fairly great reciprocal artillery firing in Champagne. Our batterien caught and dispereed a strong enemy concentration to the south of Dormoise,
FUTURE OF THE PACIFIC ISLANDS.
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London, February 13. According to Beuter's correspondent at Wellington, Sir Joseph Ward stated that the Dominion representatives were going to the Imperial Conference, as an imperative daty. The reversion of the Pacific Islanda to Germany must be prevented. Their restoration would be a calamity.
SOLDIERS As shipbuilDERS.
London, February 16. in the House of Commons, Dr. Macusmars stated that twenty shousand skilled men were going to be released from the Army for
hipbuilding,
AUSTRIA AND PRESIDENT WILSON.
London, February 15, Araording to Benter's correspondent at Zariob, the Austrian newspapers generally maintain a reserved attitude towards President Wilson's speech, but several consider that President Wilson is more friendly than any. Batente etalesman.
POLISH CABINET RESIONS:
London, February 16,
Arcording to Beuter's correspondent at Amsterdam, a telegram from Berlin reports the resignation of the Polish Usbinet.
BRITAIN AND THE POPE.
London, February 15
la the House of Commons, replying to Mr. McKean, Lord Robert Oscil emphatically denied that any disrespect to Elis Holimees the Pope was involved or intended by the Government not sending more than a formal soknowledgement of the Papal Pesos Mote, which decision was due to the belief that nothing could be wfully added to President Wilson's Reply. Referring to the Treaty with Italy which had been published in Petrograd, Lord Robert Cecil usid the clause relating to the Pope merely declared that if Italy objected to a Papal representative at the Pence Congress, Britain would support the obj otion, because naturally only belligerents were entitled to attend.
BRITAIN'S POPULAR WAR BONDS,
* Loadon, February 16.
In the House of Commons, Mr. Benar Law stated that up to the end of last week #352,000,000 of National War Bonds had bien. old. He had adopted this system of continuous borrowing na 'a balitain for a Loss, and be now had every hope that it would be
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EARLIER TELEGRAMS.
THE DEBATE ON THE ADDRESS.
London, February 18
In the House of Commons, in the course of the on the Address initiated by Mr. R. D. Holt's antes de the Scottish radical Mr. A. F. Whyte (member for Burk made reference to a visit to Switzerland at Chriskome in order to meet Count Mensdorff, the ex-Austrian Ambaltador to London. Mr. "Whyte mentioned certain terms and de- procated these essays at secret diplomacy to which he attri- buted much of the Junker aggressiveness of Germany during the last few weeks. Mr Whyte characterised as foolish an attempt to separate one enemy from another.
Mr. Balfour began his speech by referring to Mr. Wigbo's remarks. He said, “Mr. Whyte has attempted to give, on what information "I know not, an account of certain eronta of which the enemy doubtless know the true version and which version is utterly at varianes with everything Mr. Whyte said. He has entirely mistaken the whole character and scope of that and, though I do not mean for obvious ressons to deal with this matter, I can assure. Mr. Wayto that he has misunderstood the policy of the Government He seemed to lay down as a principle that no effort should star be made to detach a single enemy from the coalition with which you are warring, I entirely refuse to subscribe to that doctrine. If it were possible to break up the coalition, nobody would rejoice more than myself.”
The Labourite Mr. J. H. Thomas said the Labour Party *was determined to hold an International Conference. He declared that any Government which again deliberately at-` tempted to prevent the international workers from meeting would be acting fatally to its own interests. il
Lord Robert Cecil, summing up the debate and referring to pacifist praise of the Bolshevik attitude, said, "It cannot be said so far that "the policy of cringing to the Germans bas been successful." Beplying to the criticisms of secret- treaties he said, "The Government is bound to adhere to its international obligations." As regards the League of Nations Count Hertling proposed to leave the consideration of it till after the wAI. That was not a proper attitude for the British Government. He (Lord Robert Cecil)' personally had. given much attention to it end was even prepared with a scheme of his own.
WHAT THE NEWSPAPERS SAY.
Landou, February 14.-
The press comments on yesterday's debate in the House of Commons appear to indicate a combination of Liberals and Unionists in a group called the National Party against Mr. Lloyd George, who is supported by the more moderate slamente.
The Daily Mail" says The grave Versailles decisions are being recklessly exploited for party purposes. It is intolerable at such a crisis in the war that Mr. Asquith should again attempt to thrust himself forward. The House of Commons is not likely to sacrifice Mr. Lloyd George in order to make Mr. Asquith a "defeatist" Prime Minister.
The Times" says: It is significant that Mr. Asquith failed to inform Mr. Lloyd George beforehand what were the questions he desired to submit. Mr. Lloyd George's" refusal to satisfy his curiosity was based on an imperious and conclusive reason. Nothing could demonstrate his in- sincerity and further his curiosity more than the cheers of the little Pacifist group, who form a clique for Mr. Asquith.
The "Daily News" says: The intolerable mystery enve- loping the command of the British Army remaiɛs,
The "Daily Express" saya: Mr. Asquith's speech was an incitement against the Government of the factions of the ultra-militarista and semi-pacifista. Mr. Lloyd George is. fighting them with his hands tied because loyalty to our Allies compels secrecy.
The Daily Chronicle" says: General Sir William Robert- son remains Chief of Staff with the full approval and confidence of the War Cabinet. General Wilson continues to be principal representative at Versailles. It is understood that certain ohanges in the Order in Council re-creating the Chief of General Staff are impending with a view to restoring the
premacy of the Secretary of Wer.
AUSTRALIAN AFFAIRS..
Sydney, February 14 At a meeting of the Council of the National Association a resolution declaring that the interests of the Common- wealth and the National Party required the resignation of Mr. Hughes from the Premiership and National Party leader- Khip was rejected by 80 to 6.
Melbourne, February 14,
Sir John Ferreat has adopted the title of Lord Forrest of Bunbury.
Senator Millen says that 700 returned soldiers' will be absorbed under the forestry schemes of the various States, and more will be absorbed later,
Intense heat is being experienced in Victoria. Bushfires in the western district have caused considerable dainigara
It is stated that Mr. J. Cook accompanies Mr. Hughes to the Imperial Conference. Lord Forrest, if he is well, will be seting Prime Minister.
ANGLO-FRENCH SOCIALISTS. TO ME
London, February 14
It is announced in the newspapers that & Labour depata- tion goes to Paris to-day to discuss war ains with the French Bocialists.
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axion yesterday in the Colony during the last few to the great part the British Amy days, the earthquake having laid is ano
now playing in France: The the town practically in fuine. British are holding the most im Such catastrophe has dever portant part of the Ene. I felt struck any port in South Battered at the Forssilles Council China within living memory. when I realised that this new arry Damage to the extent of over which sprang into being in the $3,000,000 is setimated to have morrow's meeting of the Sanitary course of from two to three years ben do: e, and the death-roll in Board is largely of a formal has been entrusted by France with aid to total nearly a thousand. character. the defence of its capital, with the Hundreds of houses have been defence of the most vital parts of zed, and those that have France (cheers), that the ports been left standing bave under. We desire to acknowledga along the coast were all voluntarily a severe damage. It is a with thanks a batob of periodicula handed over by France to the devellous how in some cases the for the troops Irom Mr. E. Howard. fence of the British Army, and walls are still arect.... Thousandı af France's demand was not that the people are homeless, and there is
The Labour Movement. British Army should take less, but antold misery among the pooter
The Labour Movement, Past more, responsibility. (Cheers).
population who have been robbed
and "Presens,"
s.” in the title of the of shelter and are camping out addavey, to be delivered by Lt- In the streets, on the water front Col. John Ward, M.P, in the - London, Feb. 14. '
sad in any open spaces they can City Hall to-morrow st. p.m. In the House of Commons Lord and with what cover they have under the auspices of the Cath Robert Cecil stated that the Cor been able to rave from thedral Branch of the Obarsk of ernment proposed to consult the guided dillinge. The hospitale England Men's Sisly. “ “Abdom Allies regarding the action to be roterburdened with patisat,modation is being reserved for taken conjointly ja view of the Red some of whom are terribly non-membere, so far as the sise Cross. Society's appeal for the dis continuance of poison gaa
Eye-witnesses' storiewehow thas of the room will allow. Mr. Pemberton Billing: Will the the scene in the part is one of in- Rt. Hon. gentleman use his indescribable chaos. The Chiel
Bar Island Light. fluence with the War Office te con- Kagineer of the Douglas ateamer Notice is given that tinue the use of poison gas as long ani Hong, which arrived in Hogsbout, the 20th of February, Ba as our enemies do so?
kong yesterday morning, gave a faland Light (citastion on First Lord Bobert Cail replied that graphic secvent of the estastrophe Bar Laland) will be moved to the question was purely a military to representative of the position bearing 8. 61 degran Telegraph who sought fest-hand (45" E. distans 100 feet, from the information. In the coures of a position is at pressat occupies. conversation, he said that at the The Light Kaspern hat will be London, Feb. 12 time of the earthquake his vessel moved as soon as possible afise --- A Palestine official message states : | was at Foochow and when tha that dais. All vessels afe request- Australian firing units on January first abcak was felt be happened ed to proceed at dead slow speed | 12th bombed the railway station st to be sahore. He was sitting at when pawing the vicinity of the El Kutrani, 80 miles northward" of a table when sll at once it began Light Sation during the time the Maan, dropping 104 lb. bomba. Fear-in shake and the next minute, the work of removal is íu progress. teen direct hits were observed on population was tombling out into The characteristion of the light, the station buildings, tracks, low the street as fast as they could. colour of the hat 42, will" "paa- motives and rolling stock All our The damage here, however, aptinue to be as heretofore, machines returned safely. Five
pare to have been no more serious enemy airscouts and two larger than that experienced in Hong- aeroplanes attacked one of our ma kong the walls of several houses chines, which drove down two of being a scked. Swatow apparently the scouts, whereupon the other received the brunt of the earth- three fled. Our aviator then pur-quake, for, from all reporte
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sued and drove down the larger received, other places have know whether there is any truth enemy machines in the vicinity of escaped slightly in comparision. in the story. The godowns on Engineer said: the water front, havé suffered Arab forces under the King of When I went ashors at Swatow considerably, but the unloading Hadiaz continue their successful was surprised. to me what of shine is still able to be carried operations and have repeatedly sidoonfasion, the place was in. on. It is generally estimated ed the Hedjaz railway northward of Buildings were broken and that the damage will run to over Medina, effecting important demoolapsing and the few that were $3,000,000 and it can be easily tions.
still standing looked as though seen by anyone who has visited - *. London, Feb. 13. they would topple over at any the part that houses, and pisons In his speech in the House of minats. Many tales were told me of business cannot.bs,rebuilt for Lords, Lord Curzon said that the of what happened when the Srat at least a year. This will give operations of General Allenby, ebook was experienced by some idea of the eariouenses Of were being continuously residents who were there at the the si:ustion. Especially whom pressed, had been, much facilitated time, and there seems to bare it is taken into consideration that by the railway from Egypt to Jernban a terrible few hours. The while groznstruction is taking salem, which had been completed heaks were felt about the same plao, the homeless will bara no during the last few days.
time they disturbed other where to go and their position
which
In his reference to the Imperial places, but they were very much will be rendered more miserable War Conference, Lord Curzon said: more severe, for with the first by the fact that the rainy season "It is as essential to our Dominions one, houses tumbled down as is not so far away. It is safe to overses that militariam should per though they were made of match my that when the rain come a ish from the earth as it is for our wood, giving the inmates no time number of houses which have not selves in Europe. It is essential to to escape, with the result that already been wrecked* **wide them that they should be given free hundreds were buried beneath be demolished. The town seope for development, to which the debris. I heard that out of huge fair, there being hundreds they look forward in future.
Aabout eventy people attending of tente along the rasdeide, and German victory would mean the the afternoon, performance of other places, and he unfortunate donial to them of many, of their einems only one little boy saecap- pecals have had to be content highest aspirations.
8. He was fortunate enough to with any covering they can find. atrading near the door, and One erection I noticed was made ITALIAN NAVAL WORK.
was able to make his way outside. up of nothing bat twenty or thirty Rome, Feb. 14.
The rest of the people perished small tables which
had evidently Italian torpedo-boats on the might miserably in the rains. I cannot carpenter
"to order. of February 10th daringly raided imagine what would have taken teen making into the Bay of Buocazi, near Fiume,pos bad the earthquake shock Numerous storien are fold of 1. and torpedoed a large steamer. ben felt at night, when the narrow escapes. A worum had An Italian submarine on Tuesday sleetria light would have been on gone to the servants quarters of afternoon torpedoed an armed en- and the kafosina oll Lamps would the American Cozmiale të visit emy steamer near the island of have been burning in the houses, someone else. * The
“uhs' was there, and Luasin. The enbaring was fierce- That the damage and loss of life osved in
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ly attacked-by-seroplanes and would have been very muca more she wa destroyers, but returned safely.
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serious goes without saying:dor little fie would have added: the tagid. • "An likmeny Athens, Fol-14 report, whatever of any A Court-martial has decided that having coour the recent zuting at Lamia was the chouDSI engineered by agents of the ex- the set King Constantine.. The Court san- more tenced three. Lieutenanta, and two ) based soldiers to death. Three ex-Minik – that of S ters and ame, ex-Depoties, several broke omoers and Awoournalists are to the be deported.
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