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REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
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THE POSIT ON OF THE EX KAISER,
Allied Conference Demands His Surrender,
London, December 3. It is understood that the Inter-Allied Conference unanimously agreed to demand the handing over of the ex-Kaiser and the Crown Prince in connection with breaches of International Law in
war time.
Holland Evades a Decision.
The Hague, D.cember
In the S-cond Chamber s propost by the Revolutionary Socialist Wynkoop that the question of the ex Ksiser should be decided immediately because it might endanger the importation of foodstaff, was defeated by 59 votes to 4.
Kaiser Blames His Ministers."
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REUTER'S TELEGRAMS,
واسه
THE BALTIC SITUATION.
"REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
AFFAIRS IN GERMANY,
Support for Government Against Counter-Revolution.
Landon. December 4. A message from Amsterdam says lbst a meeting al delegates of the Field Armies held at Ens resolved to support the Government against counter-revolutionary attempt
Proposed Conference of Governments.
London, D.camber 4
British Deströyers at Libia.
- London, December 3. British destroyers have arrived at Libro. [Liban is a seaport of Contland, on the Baltic, 148 miles from
Big]
The Times
Bolshoylats to Occupy Reval
London, Deamber 4.
• publishen a message from Finland stating that the Beater's correspondent at Amsterdam eye the Bavarian Premier has telegraphed, to Berr Essee and Herr Ebert proposing an im- Balabevists intend to occupy Reval beture the arrival of the British mediate conference of representatives of Goverments at Jans on the Squadron. questions of the National Assembly, the Foreign Ministry in Berlin | and the publication of documenta,
Pro-Kaiser Troops' Activities.
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Bolshevists Control Gulf of Flatsad.
London, December 4 Router's correspondeat at Helsingfors esys Bslaberist troope London, December 1
Looson, D.cember 4.
attempted to land east of Viborg but were repulsed. Beater's correspondent at Copenhagen sare Professor Wegener Bealer's correspondent at Amsterdam seye the PhenirahBolshevist ships control the Gulf of Finland and communication communicates to the Cologne Gaseite a conversation which he had Westfaelisch Zeitung reports that Kaiser-true soldiers twice hauled between Helsingfors and Reval in interrupted. with the Ksieer five days before the latter's flgbt.
down Red the Flag from the Stadhouse at Kreasook sad burned
Fleet Leaves Copenhagen. Wilhelm asserted that Herr von Bahmane Hollweg and Herrit amidst cheere from the crowds, who applauded pro kaiser
Copenhagen, December 1. Ton Jagow were solely responsible for Germany's policy in the last speeches. In order to avoid bloodshed, the Workers' and Soldiers'
The British Fleet has sailed to the south, weeks before the war. They sent him to Norway against his will. Council resolved provisionally not to again boist the flag. Bethmann Hollweg told him that if he remained in Germsay it would mesa s war for which the world would make the Kaiser responsible. He received no reporta from his Ministers
A message from Berlin says the People's Concoil at Breslau has throughout his stay in Norway and only learned what was happen ing in the world from Norwegian papers. When he thus learned sent an ultimatum to Berlin, demanding the immediate convocation that the British Fices had exiled he returned of his own socord and of the Constituent Assembly and threatening that Silesia will
Breslau's Ultimatum to Berlin.
London, Dxember.6.
THE GERMAN EASTERN ARMY.
Fears for its Fate.
London, December 3. Reuter's correspondent at Copenhagen says the German People's East, which he feared may enfer the fate of Napoleon's Army in
the British nearly caught him. The Kaiser concluded by lengthily separate from Penesis unless a estiefagtory answer is received within | Commissary, Herr Birth, deplored the situation of the Army in the
reiterating that Basis was responsible for the war and asserting that Russian troops were scross the frontier before war was declared.
Ex-Kaiser Renounces the Throne.
Amsterdam, December 3.
A Berlin message says the text of a document signed by the Kaiser has been published, deficitely renouncing the Crowns of Prussia and the Empire and releasing officials and officers from the osib of fealty.
The Abdication,
Paris, December 3.
48 hours,
To Restore Old Regime.
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Lindos, November 30,
In connection with the report that the ex Kaiser has definitely renounced his Throne, it is noteworthy that strong movements, with which "powerful military elements are identified, are siming at the restoration of the old regime.
Reichsbank's Fuads Depleted.
Amsterdam, November 30... A message from Berlin states the President of the Reionsbank states that the funds of the Bank have been depleted by 5,000,000,- It is semi-cfficially pointed out that the Ksiser's abdication 000 marks between October 1 and November 23. applies only to himself.
Holland Appoints Commission of Enquiry,
Higue, Desember, 1.
The Government has appointed a commission to report on the position which the ex-Kaiser occupies in Holland and to enquire into the relationship of the Datoh Government with regard to the legal questions which may arise respecting his admission and etsy an Holland.
THE INTER-ALLIED CONFERENCE.
Absolute Agreement Among the Allies:
London, December 3.
It is authoritatively stated that the conclusions reached at the Ioler Allied Conference were submitted this morning to the Imperial Wat Council for endorsement before the adoption, as agreed, of the items of policy to be pursued at the Peace Conference. The Prime Ministsra of Osaada, Newfoundland and Australis, General Snate, Mr. Walter Long, Mr. Hotiga and other Miniaters not participating in the later Allied Conference attended this meeting, which lasted half an hour, after which the Inter-Allied Conferencs deliberated at length, when the War Council was called in to attend int sitting. This lasted for an hour sad marked the cpuolusion of the Conference.
It is emphatically and unequivocally declared that the Allies absolutely agree and have the backing of the representatives of the entire British Empire.
It is confidendly saticipated that Franco-Italian opinion will support the Conference's conclusions."
Foch's Farewell Messago.
London, December 3 Marebel Foch, in a farewell message, expressed his gratitude at the unforgettable reception secorded him, which exsclly reflected the sincere and intimate anion animating na on the battlefield and which bad j iúily enabled us to whack the common enemy.
A Warm Send-Off.
London, December 4, A crowd of thousands at Victoria Station this morning gave the Allied representatives to the Inter Allied Conference at Dawning Street a most hearty send off.
Crying, Wall.
London, November 30. Reports from Stockholm and Zurich affirm that there is no danger of starvation in Germany, and that the situation there is purposely exaggerated in order to aronse pity among it the Allies.
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THE INDEMNITY QUESTION,
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Investigating Germany's Capacity to Pay.
London, December 3.
Mr. Lord George apasch said all this Allies were. aɔw considering the qasation of, indem aitiss The Government. had established a vary strong exper: Committee, representing every shade of opinion, to investigate carefully the capacity of Germany to pay. France was pre- comably paying special attention to the question, because the damage icfl oted on her cities and towns and on the countryside was extra- ordinarily covers. The Government req tested the Attorney General to refer the question of responsibility for the invasion of Belgiam and the coaduct of the war to some of the greatest British jarists, They have finally concluded that the Kaiser is guilty of an indict- able offence, for which he ought to be held responsible-(Cheers).
CONFERENCE OF AUSTRO-GERMAN ROYALISTS.
London, November 30.
where a conference of Austro-German Rylists will be held.
It is reported that Pance Rupprecht of Bwaris is in Switzerland,
ARROGANCE HUMBLED.
Japanese Foreign Minister on Frults of Victory.
Tokyo, November 26. Count Uchida, Foreign Minister, în a epe-ch at a banquet of the Allied Societies, paid a tribute to the Great Allies who humbled arrogance and selfish power and said that "Russia had earned sa everlasting debt of gratitude which, under Providence, we hope to repay.
The station was decorated with Anglo-French figs, guards of honour from the Grens liers were draws op at the entrance, and the biod of the Scot■ Gaards played on the platform The Duke of Connaught represented HM the King A squadron of seroplanes of
e orted the irsin.
DANA GERMÄN PARADISE,
Hindenburg Paints a Rosy Picture.
London, December 4,
ILL TREATMENT OF PRISONERS.
German Promise of Ruthless Punishment.
Amsterdad, December 4.
the War Prisonere Commission to investigate the allegations of A message from Berlin says that Herr E zberger, st the opening cruelty, promised ruthless punishment of those convicted in ill trest ing prisoners."
RUMANIAN AFFAIRS.
London, December 4.
Marshal Hindenburg has issued a Proclamation to the troope
A message from Baokarest, dated Novero her 30; etates that the appealing for patience a little longer. He announces that the Royal Family has returned and a new Government has been formed preliminariee for a big scale land settlement have begun and will with General Ogends as Premier. be expedited. This provides for building hundreds of thousands of houses upon chesply acquired land with public fande lent at low zates for farmers and gardeners sad similarly for the building of houses in garden sabarbs for town workere, including sedentary employments.
FROM WAR TO PEACE,
Todustrial and Shipplag Outlook.
THE GENERAL ELECTION:
Mr. Lloyd George-Not to be Opposed."
London, D cember 4.
Nominations for the General Election close to-day. It is expected that 160 condidates will be unopped, including Mr: Lloyd George, Mr. Balfour and Me. Olyang; also 228 an Feiners in Ireland, includ
ing Mr. De Valera and Count Plunkett. London, Droember 3..
Mr. Roberts, Labour Minister, spssking at Cardiff, said several industries had already changed from a war to a panos footing. Raw insterials were not scarce and shipping not so restrié'ed as ance appeared likely,
PRESIDENT. POINCARE ENTERTAINED BY HIS MAJESTY.
Hafenty King Gra
at the British Embas
rember entertained Prondent Fomoure to Diy was brilliantly illamiast
EITEL FREDERICK HOHENZOLLERN AT ZURICH,
Lyons, December 4. second son of the ex-Kaiser, has
Ex-Prince Eitel Freder arrived at Zurich-French Wireless
SPANISH CABINET RESIGNS
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WAR PRISONERS RETURN.
Grested by Queen Mary,
London, December 3... Hor Mejisty the Qiesn grested returning war prisonera st Canson Street 8:ation, shaking them by the hand. Miny denounced the shameful ill-treatment they had experienced.
THE NEW FRENCH LOAN,
Subscriptions Total Twenty Billion Prancs.
London, Deomber 3. the Finance Minister announced that the subscriptions to the new Benter's correspondant at Paris saya.in the House of Dapaties
Loso approximated twenty billion franca.
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MARSHAL HINDENBURG.
Soviet Decides on His Arrest.
London, December 4, According to a massage from Copen ges, the Lokal Anssiger declares that the Soviet st Leipzig has decided that the Army Head-
arters shall be dissolved and. Marshal Hindenburg arrested.
UNION OF SERBIA AND MONTENEGRO.
Austrian Report Officially Dealed,
London, December 4. Renter's correspondent at Paris esya it is semi-officially announced that the Montenegrin Government has denied the Austrian report that the Skapstine has decided to depose King Nicholas and units Montenegro and Sarbin,
PRESIDENT WILSON'S BUROPEAN VISIT,
Date of His Arrival.
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Landon, December 3. Realer's correspondent at Best ways President Wilson lands December 12 and reaches Paris the following day.
Arrangements for the Reciption.
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Lyons, December 4., President Wilson disembarks at Brest on Dec. 12. The dis tinguished visitor will be received by M. Pichon, Minister of Foreign Affire; M. Leygan, Mnister of Marine and M. Tardieu, High Commissioner for Franco American Affira. President Wilson is to arrive at Paris on the morning of Dec. 13-French Wireles
RUSSIAN AFFAIRS.
Arrest of Persian Minister.
London; December 4.... According to a message from Sockholm, the Petrograd representatives in Tarkestan are released. Blebeviste have imprisoned the Parsian Minister until the Soviet
FLEEING TURKISH STATESMEN.
Orders for Their Arrest.
Paris, December 4.
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CANTON NEWS.
Oar Oshton | correspondent
writes as follows."—".
Treatment of Germans.
Owing to the "den-ind 'mide - by the Datoh Caneal for better treatment for the fone Garman prisoners in Hai Fong, the Authority has ordered the Ex- ecutive Department there to look futs the matter and pay them $110 monthly for provisions.
Charitable Funds.
The Palice Department has decided to refans all req tests. made by variɔna · benevolent zocieties asking police officers to accompany them in house to house collections for subscrip tions.
A Collision. The panager `ersam-launch Tin Tack collided with the team. boat Fook Hing off Packow (s place between Canton and Whampce). The former sank and & FOOTB of female paseingern perished.
Prohibition Removed. The Ports Department has received information from Japan that the prohibition of the im portation of foreign rice has been abolished.
TO-DAY'S CHINESE
TELEGRAMS.
More Steps Towards Peace
̈· Peking, Decembar 6. Arrangemente sie rapidly pro ceeding for an early Ponas Conference in Shanghai..
Tang Shso-yon has talegraphed the President" not to allow the Presidential decision to be izflaenced by irfisential officials. Cha Ksikim (late President of the Benite) is likely to be appointed Commissioner, repre senting the North for the peace negotiations
"
Wa Chia-sha, son of Wa Ting- fang has wired from Canton to Lak Ching-cheong (the special Eavey for the European Peace Conference) expressing his desire to join the mission to Earops.
Shanghai, Deormber 5,
At meeting in the Palaon resterday, Taan Chizi. (late Premier) stated that if the country were not united, China's delegate at the Earopean Peace Conference will not be allowed to speak, sad in order to hasten pesos the Government will punish anyone | who oppose the peace movement, and reward those who help to arrange peace.
A Memorandum been sent to the Lower House asking Perlis. meat to approve Chien Nan Fang's Cabinet,
Local Vessel Slaks a Junk. The s.e. Hoi Ming collided with and Bank & jink off Län Tin Isẹt week. The Hoi Ming was to badly damaged that she had to be berched off Ki O. Saber quently the vemel was pumped out and was brought down to Hongkong,
where she is now in dock under- ging repairs. ›
Value of Smoking.
A careful examination of the question of smoking, especially in ile donasotion with the troops3, A mesange from Conetsotinople says that at the request. of the has been made at the John Hop- Ottoman Government, the Berlin Government has ordered the kins, Hospital, New York, sad arrest of Enver Pachs, Telsat Pasha, Dismal Pasha, Nazim Panas the general concensus of pro- fessional opinion now is that and Bhakri Bey, who have taken refuge in GermsAT.
The Otoman Government his arrested, 200 Young Turks, in-smoking in moderation is a clear elading Ferdri Bey, who was proceeding to Olees with half olde, &s. This is most Patie protection against tuberculosis, million pounds (Turkish), which he had sussed at Aleppo insofory as bearing out the con- ¡month.
JUSTICE FOR DENMARK,
Germany Cedes Northern Portion of Schleswig
Amsterdam, November 30 (delayed).
A message from Berlin asya it is reliably stated that Germany hes ceded the northern portion of Schleswig to Dismark, including the districts of Honderburg and Hanteraleben and the greater part of Tondern and Apenrade.
POLES OCCUPY BREST.LITOVSK.
tention of the syorsge man, and expecially the fighting rusp, that tobacco, In some form or another,
is good for him.
Tatrospection,
An Irish drill sergeant ma Patting a lot of green tecraita through the different movemente, He gave them Try as be won