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NOVEMBER 18,
1918.
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ANNOM.
REUTER'S, TELEGRAMS.
REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
MILITARY WEDDING.
REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
THE COALITION GOVERNMENT.
Great Gathering in London.
MR LLOYD GEORGE OUTLINES HIS POLICY.
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THE ALLIES' VICTORY.
Germans in East Africa Surrender,
ARMY COUNCIL THANKS OUR GALLANT TROOPS.
GERMAN HEADQUARTERS AT WARSAW, Polish Troops Take Possessiom
Lieut. E. J. Mitchell-Miss R. D. Robertson.
A message from Berne states that the Pulau Pine Bureau Jeatus
Ljone, November 15. from Warea that Polish troope took possession of the German wedding took place this afternoon General Headquarters and participated in the disarmament of the last, Andrew's Church, Kowloon, A very interesting military German på. A great meeting in the Contest Hall, at Westminster, addrested
Pariz, November '18 The terms of the Armistics are being carried out without interwere immediately eat towards the frontiera.
The operation wae carried out witheat resistance. The Germans Licat Erie John Mitchell, of the contracting parties being by Mr. Lloyd George, Mr. Bonar Law, and M Barnes, enthusiastic-raption ander normal conditions. The enemy, enbmitting to the ally adopted the Coalition programme,
clauses regarding evacuation of occupied territory, is handing over war handa of the Palit Gyermes st Warsaw-French Wireless
Their are, ale a great quantity of munitione, remain in the late Mr. E W. Mitchell, of Hoog the 127th. Baluchie, (son of the material. The results are likely to be attained more rapidly than st firat expected. The Briey district is quite cleat now and Frenob territory is free of the enemy.
The Premier's Speech.
French and American troops have resobed the zone of advanced forts at Mers, taking porsession thereof. The French on Monday will cocupy Mets.
Loudou. November 16. The General Election campsige opened with a great meeting in London on behalf of the Ocalition, at which Hr. Lloyd George, Mr
GERMAN BATTLESHIP TORPEDOED BY REVOLUTIONARIES. Lender, W. and Mits Bas Boner Law and Mr. Barnes spoke. Mr. Lloyd George mid the war glaringly revealed the faulty organisation of car national life and
The L ka! Anaciger suncurces that the German battleship
Lycne, November 16. wasteful use of national resources, men and material. The European
On Friday, German military and civilian officials will at Nancy she was pursed sud torpedoed by other Gum warship.com Weisbaden ved to cope in order to take refuge in central water; sitostion was fall of perilous possibilities, and if the new Parliament couler with M. Mirman, the French High Commissioner, concerning manded by revolationsrite French Wireless. failed, even Britain's institutions might follow many of those of the the arrangement for teking over the administration of Alance rest of Europe. "We cannot return to old conditions-(Cheers). If Lorraine. Parliament rises to the level of the great opportunity, then the Empire and the Throne-(Load and prolonged cheert)-will be firmly established on the solid basis of general happiness, prosperity
and coutent,"
Turning to reconstruction problems, the Premier said the old race system found ite condemnation in the recruiting statistics, which disclosed a mach higher percentage of physically unfit in Great Britain than in any great belligerent country. This was not due to poverty, bus to mismanagement, under feeding, bad housing, over work and drink, to which many were driven by squalor. The housing question must be a national task, Wages forced up by the wer must not be permitted to drop below s point affecting the workers' efficiency. Another war revelation was that industrially we were unorganised. This must be changed in the fatars. The State had almost completely neglected agricaltars. Agrical tural products imported before the war which crald be produced here would have enabled the employment of 400,000 people. He hoped many soldiers would be settled on the soil. Various methods of transportation must be improved under State control. He con= cluded by reviewing the Governmezi's war achievemente, which; ke submitted, jashfied renewed confidence for the peace problems.
A New Spirit Needed.
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Officers, including two Generals, visited the German Head- quarters at Spa on Thursday to arrange for the return home of French prisoners numbering 420,000. Thirty days are allowed for repatriation.
Conferences between French and German cfficers concerning the handing over of the artillery and aeroplanes stipulated in the Armistice bave already taken place.
M. Clemencesa bes sent a circular to the men belonging to the mobilisation class of 1887, 1888 and 1889 to be definitely released from military service and sent home. The formalities are to be completed by December 1,
East African Germans Surrender.
London, November 18.
An East Africs cfficial message state:In compliance with the terms of the Armistice the Germen fores ander von Letton and Vorbeck earzendered on the morning of the 14 inst. on Chamberi River, southward, of Kasema.
Anglo-American Unity.
the
London, November 16, The Prrea Baresa announces that President Wilson has sent a messge to Mr. Lloyd George as follows: May I express my sincere admiration of the admirable temper and purpose of your address 'on Mr. Boner Law, who followed Mr. Lloyd George, declared that the 12th November? It is delightful to be made aware of such be accepted the planks of the latter's prg some teosne beommunity of thought and counsel in approaching the high and thought the aims of the Premier and the Unionista ware vary
difficult task swaiting us." similar in essenos, Mr. Bonar Law believed the maintenance of the Coalition neosary from every viewpoint, New and great world programmes demanded new treatment in a new spirit, not in the party spirit,
The speeches both of the Premier and M. Bonar Law voice special points of differences between the Unionist and Liberal parties.
Capital and Labour....
Mr Barnes asid be was convinced he could best arrve Labour by remaining at his present post until cormal political life erald be resumed in inda-trial pesce and social cority. State faire could best be secured by the relation between Capital and Labour being upon a coretractive instead of destructive opis, by tackling problems co-operatively and with goodwill, and by both workers and em- ployere regarding themselves as servante of the community. Two essential ibinge in post-war industry were the highest possible -standard of-living-end the highest possible profaction. He believed
one depended upon the other."
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The meeting enthusiastically passed a resolution, pleadging support to the Coalition.
The Premier's Policy Outlined.
Allied Liberators Welcomed.
The total evasastion of French territory may now be considered as The Clauses of the Armistics are being carried out normally.
Lyons, November 10.
having been accomplished; in fact, the French have already entered Lorraine and have liberated a great number of villages included in Belgiam at Give The Americans have crossed the frontier of the Department of More L3 before 1871; they have occupied the advanced forte of M.
Everywhere the Alice are welcomed by the liberators. The Allies are taking out only large amount ef materiri, bat also a con rether then return to Germany. It is reckoned that hy the 24th inst. ziderable number of German soldiers who prefer to be taken prisoner the French will have advanced vinety kilometres. French Wirclear. Ex-Empress of Germany Goes to Holland.
Lyone, November 16.
A message from Bisle state that the ex-Empre ́s of Germany his obtained permission to go to Holland. She left Berlin on Friday morning.-French Wireless"
Ex-Crown-Prince Interned.
Lyons, November 18.
A meserge from Amsterdam reports that the ex Croɑ Prispens end her children have arrived at Chateau Salmen, near Larsmonde, where the ex Crown Princs is interned.-French Wirdess.
Thanksgiving Service,
London, November 18. The Premier has written Mr. Boost Liw giving the mic planks of his programma. These include the continuation of the Coalition Government, owing to the continued and vital need of nationel anity; the development of the Empire and the peoplee therein, preserving for them a position of it ficence and authority in! the world's affaire bich their war sacrifices have won them; and euch Service. Their Majesties, the Prines of Wales, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd The Albert Hall was packed at a Nonconformies Thanksgiving
London, November 16. sa improvement in the conditions of life in Britain.se will ecoure op-George and Mr. and Mrs. Asquith were present, portunity for all. He accepts the policy of Imperial Preferenos defined in the resolution of the recent Imperial Conference, bat supports no tax on band. Be favoure the preservation of British key industrisa and the securing of them against unfair ecmpetition, for example damping. He lavoare Home Bale for Ireland excluding the six Northern Counties, but establishing a joint Council which should be expowared to extend the legislation of the Irish Parlia ment to Uster. He recognises, however, that this scheme must be postponed antil conditions in Ireland improve,
"ANGLO-FRENCH AERJAL SERVICE.
Paris, November 16. British and French interests have arranged for a daily serial passenger service from London to Puis. The service will be conducted by fast machines used for conveying bombs and Carges over Germany.
COTTON ́SALES.
An Important Decision.
British Navy Thanked. "
London, Novembar 18.
expressed Letter to Admiral Wemyss on the ocasion of the The Press Barsan says Admiral Sims has sent a warmly- Amietice, congratulating him on the conclusion of the war, which was largely due to the enemy's desire to crash the British Empire. Germany's defeat was largely accomplished by the British Navy,
Admiral Wemyee, in reply, thanked Americs för her timely novel assistance and her loyalty and eingleness of purpose,
Army Council Thanks the Troops,
London, November 16. The Press Burean enye the Army Council bas sent a message Field Marebal Sir Douglse Haig as followe
Congratulate all ranks of the British Army in France upon their "On the occasion of the happy termination of hostilities, magnificent share in the eeries of brilliant actions which contributed eo powerfully to the gradas! wearing down and final submission of the enemy. Since August, 1914, the British Expeditionary Foron has grown from a small bat highly efficient contingent, which acquitte itself with ench rezowa at Hoo, the Harce, the Aisne London, November 15. Owing to the action of the Washington Cotton Distribution months thie Army has weged on a front of many miles an nacassing end Ypres, to a RIPRI Army. Daring the last four Committee in prohibiting, its members executing foreign selling battle and bas every day won now glories for it standard. orders except for liquidation of boll contracts, the Liverpool antton Through four chequered years of co fl at the same spirit af obser- Association hea prohibited, until further notice, sales of American fuluese, stoicism and gallantry which our forefathers constantly fatures, excepting for liquidation or hedge. Esies on foreign displayed has again been shown in a glorious tele of daily se aunt can only be executed in liquidation of existing contracts, achievemente which is the Empire's pride and rejoicing to-day. To Variations in prices are limited to a ball penny daily.
THE SILVER MARKET.
Landon, November 14.
Lesers, Samuel Mastaga and Company's report asys the price Slyer has fallen owing to the reduced war risk inzuracos rater,
oghat exchange rate in esejer 23ndian silver holding on November 7 wan: 3109-rths
55 15 1915 when 3114 lakh
Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig, the Commander bo has led to a decisive victory over a formidable and skilful for the mightiest Army ever sent forth to battin for the Empire, to all afdoers from the highest to the lowest, to ell the rank sud file, who have borne sickness or deathy also thre the burden of the campai dodanted by lines her smooth Council t
kong, and of Mia. Mitchell, of 6, Addison Gardens, Kensington, Dorothy Baherier (rondger A. O. Department, and of Mrs. daughter of Major T.A.Roberts,
Kowloor). There was a very Robertson, of 1, Antrim Villas, large gathering of sweets at the Church, Pone, the present, being H. E. the Officer Adminis tering the Government (the A message from Mexion City states tost owing to the heavy scoompanied by Mr. P. P. J. London, November 15. Hon. Mr. Oload Severn, OMG.), Mexican monetary system on a gold basis and ordering silver picoss | Davies, Major General and Mine exportation of livet coin, a Decies has been issued placing the Wodehouse, A.D.O., Lady Bees to be coined with loss silver.
MEXICO ADOPTS GOLD STANDARD.
EARLIER TELEGRAMS.
THE ARMISTICE.
French Territory Freed.
Paria, Nov. 16. The "Petit Parisien” says that French territory is now entirely freed.
Another Abdication.
Copenhagen, Nov. 16. The Duke of Saxe-Coburg Gotha and the Grand Duke. of Mecklenburg-Schwerin have abdicated.
The Peace Conférence.
Paris, Nov. 18.
It is semi-offxially stated that the Allied discussion of peace preliminaries is not likely to begin before Nov. 30 Most of the meetings will be held in Paris, but the plenary meetings will be held at Versailles. It is generally anticipat- ed that the Peace Conference proper will begin at New Year,
Chaos in Brussels. →
Amsterdam, Nov. 15, The new authority apparently established in Brussels has been recognised by the German authorities who have been unable to maintain order. Crowds of deserters and convicts have been pillaging the, shops and attacking the banks. Their victims include German officers. Drunken German soldiers set fire to and exploded a munitions depot at Assche in the vicinity of Brussels.
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German Officers Killed
London, Nov. 14 Correspondents at British Headquarters state that as cording to the accounts of refugees when the arinistice was signed riots broke out in Brussels German soldiers carrying the red flag and singing the Marseillaise killing their officers Deputations from Brussels citizens with German safe-conduct came to King Albert at Ghent on Nov. 13 and informed him that the people of Brussels desired a more popular form of constitution under the monarchy,"
It is possible that the King's entry into Brussels, fixed for today, may be postponed
The Naval Surrender,
The Konigsberg was unavoidably late in reaching the London, Nov.16 ~ rendezvous, which was fifty miles east of May Island, of Fifeshire. A British warship escorted the plenipotentiaries to Rosyth, where their credentials were examined, and thes they met Admiral Sir David Beatty, who read the terms of surrender.
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Germany Needlag Frod.
London, Nov. 16
A wireless German official message says: Dr. Solt will request President Wilson to grant permission for a German Commission to visit America in order to purchase food owing to the most extreme conditions in Germany.
Katser Not interned,
Amerongen, Nov. 13 The Kaiser's suite handed over their swords to Dutch officers to day, this completing their internment. Kaiser is not interned, the Government regarding him as The a distinguished political refugee.
German Farmers' Demande,
Copenhagen, Nov. 18.
The German Farmers' Association in a proclamation de- mands the convocation of a national convention and establish- ment of Farmers' Councils having equal rights with Soldiers' Councile. Prince Friedrich Leopold of Prussia has silbered to the new Government.
THE DUTCH UNREST. Denunciation of Socialists.
In the Second Chamber M, Wynkoop denounced M
The Hague, Nov. 13 Troelstra and the Social Democrate as partisans of the middle classes. He urged that demobilised soldiers retain their arms in view of the establishment of Soldiers Councils
M. Treub said the economie league declared revolution to be as unnecessary for Holland as for the United States, France and Great Britain, because they already had a democratic regime. He said the majority of the nation relied on the Government to resist violence with the great- est energy,
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Ventris, Commodore, Mr. and Mies Garrer, Surgeon General and Mrs, Dreaper, the Hon. Mr. J. H. and Mrs. Kemp, sad many other prominent residents. The Rev. V.H. Copley Moyle, fitiated.
The bride, who war giren sway by her father, looked extremely pretty in a gown of white dachesre ratin veiled with shadow lace and trimmed with orange blossom, and she wore a fulls veil and a wreath of orEnge hicosom. She osrried a-bosutiful bouquet of white chrysanthe mums and roses. - Attending her ss-bridesmaid 3 were Mirs Eileen Lammert and Miss Beity Ham- mond, who wore obara.ing drémes of pink crepe, trimmed with brown far, sad Eve caps. They carried baskets of ropes. The best man, we Lient, Col. Mayhow, R.MLI
The service was choral, the hymne sung being "Our Blast Redeemer" and "The Voice that Besthed o'er Eden." Mr. Martin. » wse at the organ" and played the Wedding Mareb, na the newly- wedded couple left the Church passing under an arch of steel.
Later & reception was held st the U.S.R.C., when the costomary tooete were honoured. Subse quently Lieat and Mrs. Mitchell left for Taipo, where the honey. moon is being spent, the bangs low being kindly lent by Mr. D. K. Moer. The bride's going sway costume was of mist-blus faced cloth, trimmed with silver and georgette, while she wore a black velvet bat, trimmed with silver and plumes and an ermina alole and muff There wOIN numerous bandeome presents,
DIED SUDDENLY,
Death of Mr. Fancia Piesse.
The death took placa early this, morning, at bis residênce in the married Quarters of the Victoria Gaol Staff of M, Francis Piesse, soting Chief Warder of the Victozis Gaol,
··Droessed was 50 years old sad formerly served in the Royal Marines for a number of years before joining the Gaol St- in 1902, He was present at the Boxer Rebellion in 1900 02, and was appointed 10 bia present position two months ago. He sppeared to be in the best of health till yeslørday when he went to bed at about 1130 p.m. He wore op at midtight and oɔmplained to hu wife of feeling ill, and expired ball an hour later, death boing! due to heart failure.
Docessed was a very popalar man among his comrades both in the Police Force and the staol Suff and bin andden domu