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EARLIER TELEGRAMS.
EARLIER TELEGRAMS.
THE ALLIED VICTORY.
REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
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OPERATING THE ARMISTICE.
German Naval Envoys Put to Sea.
MORE DEMANDS BY THE FRENCH.
London, November 14.- The German light cruiser Koenigsberg put to sea on Wednes day with Plenipotentiaries of the Workmen's and Soldiers' Council of the Fleet to meet the British Admiralty's representatives.
Admiral von Hipper, the Caif of the High Seas forces, participates in the negotiations as expert adviser on the execution of the naval conditions of the armistice.
The Delivery of War Material.
Paris, November 14.
"A period of five days is allowed the enemy to hand over to French troops the armement and material of all kinds stipulated by the Armistice. The French Army will begin the occupation of territories as the German evacuation proceeds.-Havas.
The Kaiser's Future.
Paris, November 14.
What to do with the Kaiser is the question moet keenly debated in Paris. The Frecoh Prees demands that the Keiser bo placed on trial by free peoples for the murder of 20,000,000 men and the ravaging of towns, and that no agreeable retirement be allowed him. Hava
Ons in Victory.
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Paris, November 14. Lord Derby, the, British Ambassador, has congratulated France on behalf of the British Government. He says England will always be grateful to France for what she did. England would remain alosely united to France after the war.-Havos..
A French Demand.
Paris, November 14.
The leading business men of France demand the appointment of twenty cfficers and business specialiste for the purpose of carrying out the requisitions in Germany, there to have the same power of eixare se German officers arregated to themselves in France.**** Havas
Re-Employment of French Soldiers.
Paria, November 14.
A Bill has been adopted by the Chamber for the re-employment of soldiers after demobilisation. Contracts between employer and employed are consided merely suspendered, not terminated.Hatas. French Warships at Constantinopis.
Lyons, November 15.
The French stehips Diderot, Mirabeau, Verguisud, Jactice, Jales Michel, Ernce: Renan and eix de krogers have arrived at Constantinople.-French Wireless,
THE SITUATION IN GERMANY,
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PRUSSIAN CROWN PROPERTY CONFISCATED.
London, November 14.
▲ German official wireless meerage says the new Prussian Government issues a Proclamation confiscating the Pramien Crown's entailed property and placing it under the administration of the Ministry of Finance. Usentailed property, which is personal to the King and the Royal Family, is not affected,
Old Officials Still Functioning.
Lyone, November 15.
A message from Berne states that it is difficult to obtain an asured jadgment upon the situation in Germany. Nevertheless, it is noteworthy that all the officials of the old regime are still functioning, including the persconel of the Government. Properly speaking, Dr. Salf continues to sign the Noten 'eent to the Allies, General von Schrath, War Minister, remsina st his post, and General Hindenburg retsing Command. The Directors f-the Banks in the Empire continue to function.-French Wireless,
AFFAIRS IN TURKEY,
Young Turk Notables Take Flight,
Lrone, November 15.
According to news from Constantin ole; the leaders of the Young Tork Committee, zotably Eaver she, Talent Pasha and Djemal Pasha, have filed.
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All three are accused of the emb zzuraent of public funds.— French Wireless.
THE SWISS UNREST.
Federal Council's Measures Approved.
London. November 14, Renter's correspondent at Burne any the National Council, by 136 votes to 15, approved the Federal Council's military and other precautionary measurey."
ALLIED SQUADRONS "AT CONSTANTINOPLE.
Paris, November 14.
The Allied naval egandions reached Constantinople yesterday. The French Second Squadron is comarded by Admiral Amet, whose fing flisa on the battleship Taderat,-Havas
EARLIER
TELEGRAMS.
THE SWITZERLAND STRIKES..
Government is holding
And offers to withdraw the troops if th
Great Rejoicing la London.
London, Nov. 14 There was an orgy of rejoicing in London last evening. 100,000 filled Trafalgar Square, shouting, singing, dang waving ings and discharging fireworks Officers mounted the lions and fired Ferey lights German guns were hanked from the fall and their wooden wheels thrown on a bonfire. Others were dragged in triumphant procession through the streets. There were similar scenes in all the West End thoroughfares, which were impassable" to vehicles A feature of the demonstrations, wherein it is estimated a Lillion participated, was the absence of drunkenness. General good bumour prevailed.
Germans Violating the Armistice.
London, Nov. 14 A wireless French official message says: Marshal Foch has sent a essage to the German High Command stating that German troops in Belgium are committing acts of violence against the inhabitants contrary to the armistice and if these violations do not cease shortly the Allies will be obliged to take steps to terminate them.
Admiration of a British Hero.
London, Nov. 12 Beuter's, correspondent at British Headquarters reports to-day: The troops are busily preparing for the advance to the Rhine, which is expected to begin within a few days. The German withdrawal generally is proceeding in orderly fashion. Many regiments are marching back with bands play. ing The Germans have widely related the story of the keroism of a Tommy of the Thirty-fourth Division. The Prussians, after being., repeatedly mown down, surrounded “ a British machine-gun post- A Prussian officer, with a white fag, was amazed to find a solitary British wounded lad alive, who, though promised kind treatment if he surrender. ed, told the Prussian to retire if be valued his life, as ha meant to die with his comrades. The officer retired and the fasitade recommenced until the lad's machine-gun was sil- enced The Germans wero profoundly impressed by this magnificent beroisin.
Rising Against Germans.
Armsterdam, Nov. 13.
The Telegraaf' states that a German airman from Brus- sels landed at Roermond and declares that the people of Brussels have risen against the Germans, the officers Becing in motor-carS
The Only Negotiations
London, Nov. 13...
A wireless French official message informs Germany that the only permissable Legotiations between the armies are those dealing with timed mines and other hurtful con trivancés.
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The permanent Inter-National Armistice Committee is shortly meeting at Spa to deal with all other questions, regarding which the Allied armies have been forbidden to engage in pourparlers.
A wireless German officia! messäge states that General Hindenburg has sent a message to the armies annouacing that be remains in command with a view to leading the troops Kome in order and discipline, He expects officers and men to continue to do their duty.....
Another K public
Copenhagen, Nov, 14.
A Berlin message reports that a republic has been pro- "claimed by the Brunswick Soldiers' Council and a Bed Guard established. The Peoples' Commissaries at Berlin have issued asproclamation promising universal suffrage to all men and women aged twenty. #
Rellevlog German Distress.
London Nov. 12,
In reply to Herr Ebert's appeal President Wilson has sent a reassuring message to the people of Germany promis ing aid in food-supplies and relief for the distressing waath He asks assurances that public order will be maintained in Germany and for the equitable food distribution to be guaranteed.
A Converted Priace.
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London, Nov. 12. A patrol found Prince Henry of Prussia at Duke Frederick Ferdinand's castle at Eckemfoerde. He declared his adhesion to the revolution.
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The rown Prince.
London, Nov. 14
The Crown Prince's fate is still a mystery. Telegrams now state that he arrived at Eysden on Tuesday and was conveyed to the Maestricht residence of the Governor of Limburg.
THE CONTROL OF FOOD.
London, Nov. 34
In the House of Commons, in the debate on the vote of credit, Mr. J. B. Clynes, said the control of supplies sad prices must continue until more normal times. In conjunc tion with the United States an Inter Allied organisation had been established to assist the starying enemy. Allies and neutrale had first claim, but victory imposed on us the obligation of supplying the immediate needs of the beaten foc.
Mr. Astor, Secretary of the Food Ministry, said the danger from the American Meat Trust was far more serious than realized, It was a danger to all importing countries. It had branches in the Argentine, Australia and New Zen- land and it controlled fifty per cent. of the available im portable world's supplies of meat. There was going to be a real meat shortage in Europe, but he believed the Inter Allied Food Council would be stronger than the Meat Trist and able to dictate to it.
BRITISH LIBERAL UNITY.
London. Nov IL Mr. Asquith privately addressed his supporters in the House of Commons last evening. It is understood that he dwelt on the necessity for maintaining the unity of the Liberals which was in no way impaired by the Premier's speech of 12th November. He said that if the Liberal policy fors shadowed by the Premier was forthcoming every Laboral could support it. He deprecated the Government running candidates against the Liberals.
A number of speakers urred they appointed Peace Plenty
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BULGARIAN PILLAGING,
London, No
The Serbians officially denounce the BagamanÍ tematic and wholesale pillaging of Serbian taxistên the amnistice. The whole country is utterly dance livestock and provisions. Everything transportable carried off, including the inhabitants' clothing.
UNREST IN SPAIN."
Madrid, Nov. 13. There is some unrest bere and in Barcelona Stormy scones occurred in the Spanish Chamber, several Deputies attacking, the Monarchy.
WAR COMFORTS.
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head for Onober off one in bonnection with tha”. branch of the Queen" Mary's ́` Teedlework Gaild:-
City Hall Work Party (under Mrs Lammert for Mra. Stabb). 12 cases ware packed for trans mission to Vladivostock, contain- ing:-149 mosquito nets, £9 shreis,
112 pillow cases, handkerchiefs, 280 xbirie, 325 paua of. pyjamaa, 204 bedjacket, 225 vents, 101 dressing gowns, 43 pairs of
780
ALLIED VICTORY, CINGALESE IN DISTRESS, slippers, 10 pairs of ber boots,
Complimentary Message from Sad Ceas at the Magistracy.
Governor of Macao.
We have received for publics tion copies of the following tele
130 abroad, 39 table covers, 14 emall bage, 43 triangular. bans- bandagee, 2 parts of operation sgee, 6 brad bandsges, deys stockings, 60 mcpa, 12 food sa A pitiable tale was told at the TK 6 pneumonia jackets, 109 Magistrrcy this morning before milk covers, 82 scrubbers, 17. Mr. J. B Wood, by a Cingalese reversible jokes, 16 small pil. named 8. Arlois de Silva when love, 510 pairs scoks. 180 pairs grame ?——
charged with being a vagrant. knee cape, 53 maffers, di helmets, From the Governor of Macao, Hamid be went to Jamaica in 12 capa to the Governor of Hongkong, 1913 and in December of last Union Church Working Party. 15th November, 1918. On this year he took out a passport for (ander Mrs. Mannsche).Thres historical occasion I beg to Ceylon. He had not say many cases for Visdivostock, coatsin- congratulate Your Excellency at the time and sometime latering 24 mosquito nete, 38 good fortune we hie mother in Oeylon sent him many-tail band-ger, 42 rolled were: favoured with and 230 for his passage money. He left bande gee, 12 eye bandages, 12 rejojos at the words of moving Jamaica and lensed in Hongkong holdall bage, 62 pair pyjamas kindness addrewed to Fis on October 30. On October 31, 25 bed jackets, 49 dos, food Excellency the President of Be he had to go to hospital suffering vers, 7 ds. scrubbers, 24 public and the Portaguere people from influeray and WBB
dis hoepital squares, 13 pairs bed.
for the
by His Majesty King George V. charged on November 14. Be ocks,
surgical os
of England. Greeting Your Erwae a British subject and had 530 paite, Boots, 44 psire 1 cellency, I beg to grant His spent all the 230 and now he had cape, 88 capasaa hölme:, Danas ! Majesty King George V. and the no passage money to go to Ceylon sweaters and 9.mafi ra, British NationTamagnini." Inspector Kant eaid that the Oatholic Women's-- Loagan From the Officer Administering men osme to see Mr. Wodehouse (under Mia Loureire)-13 paire the Government, Hongkong, to and told him (Mr. Wodrboure) weeks 5 Fairs bed rooks, 3 the Governor of Macao, 16b that he might probably find m flors, 1 sleeveless amaster, November, 1918-"I have receiv- friend of his who could 5 paire koe caps, 7 hel ed Your Excellency's telegram of advance him the money, and mete, 14 knitted scrabbers, yesterday with great pleasure when he reached Ceylon he might 314 des khaki handkerchiste, 10 behalf of this end it back, but he had failed to dis. food covers, 20 dos, gitse Colony I thank you for your find the man. The next day he swaba and 72 doz. rolled kind message of greeting on the again went to Mr. Wodencase who bandages. ocession of the successful Armisent him to Torpectar Kent to
and
Wesleyan working party (under
tion with Germany which I will have him brought up before the Mrs. Miloheimore)—60 skirta, 22 communicate through the proper Court and be sent to the House of maflars, 28 pairs socks, &i dež. obsonel to His Majesty the King. Detention. As far as the Palias handkerchiefs, 28 sorubbers, 624 Please socept the assurance of were concerned they had nothing rolled bandages, 11 vests, 10 my high consideration. Bevern." whatever against him. He had balsolars caps, 11 Ease caps, 1 only 65 cents left and his passport, Earginal stocking,. 7 mittema and
His Worship asid defendant 32 Ewabe, would be sent to the Seamen's HARMSTON'S CIRCUS, Tastitate to live for a week, the land).-522 roller bandages, 95 Peek Club (ander Mrs. So ther
expeores-being paid our of the many-in bandages, 96 ahall Poor Box sad meanwhile In-awabe, 72 gauze swabe and 5
The public generally will be spector Kent would communicate pneumonis jackets. glad to hear that Hermaston's with Commander Backwith so se Helena May Institute (ander, Circus is re-opening at Kowloon to get defendant a jab on board a Mrs, Jordan),—898 rolled hand- for a brief sesson to-morrow. This ship that he might work his ages, 6 triangular bandages, 11- is because of the fact that a num- peresge to Ceylon. He also want paire kase caps, 2 pairs surgical ber of disappointments have beened the defendant to appear in stockings, 7 zożubbern su4 67. experienced regarding shipping Court mert Saturday.
gwaba, facilities to Saigon, whither the Defendant then left the Ccart Cirons was bound sfie ita recent thanking the Magistrate very sebeon at Micao. However, the mach. ill-fortone of the Uirons is good fortune for Hongkong.
New features will be presented in to-morrow's programme, and there will be redaction in prices.
CHILL ON THE LIVER
is a frequent cause of alokdess at this time of year. Therefore keep TO PRESIDENT WILSON, your liver active, your system clean and your body healthy by the occssional nee of
Bee England's stalwart daughter
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PINKETTES
'Gaïnat her own mother, freeborn ihus svöicing chills and colde,
of the tree;
cosstipation, biliona attacks, sick Who elew her sons for her slavea' basdaches.
liberty;
TARO. (under Mra, Keigwin). --710 roller bandages, 9 eya bandages, 18 shall swabs, 13 pairs knee cape, 8 paire sock, 4- moffere, 1 Balaclava helmet,,2 pairs wristlets and 3 scrubbers.
GOLF
To-morrow's Championship
Finals.
The final of the Championship, between B. A. Lawson and A Ritobie, will be played to-morrow at Fanling; drive off about 9.15
a.m.
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Parses Service,
A Thanksgiving Service is to be held to morrow, Sunday, the 17th instant at 10 am, by Parsesa in their place of worship in Elgin street,
Fancy Dress Dance, We learn that stre are being made in con
Police B
BOXING,
Two Challenges Accepted.
In connection with the forth. coming boxing tournament to be arranged by the Police Reserva for War Charities, we have been saked to siste that the following